Kuala Lumpur Kepong BhdKLKBF 83 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 10.46% as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 11.01. GuruFocus rates KLKBF with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.61. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 562 Conglomerates companies, Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd ranks worse than 59.25% on this metric.
Joel Greenblatt defined Return on Capital differently in his book The Little Book That Still Beats the Market (Little Books. Big Profits). He defines ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % as EBIT divided by the total of Property, Plant and Equipment and net working capital. Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.46%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
KLKBF'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.41 Med: 11.01 Max: 23.7
Current: 11.46
During the past 13 years, Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 23.70%. The lowest was 7.41%. And the median was 11.01%.
KLKBF's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked worse than 59.25% of 562
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 14.7
vs KLKBF: 11.46
Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was -14.50% per year.
Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd (OTCPK:KLKBF) ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Explanation
The way Joel Greenblatt defines Return on Capital is a more accurate measure of how efficiently the company generates returns onthe capital actually invested in the business. EBIT is used instead of net income because the tax and interest payment may be affected by factors other than the core business operation. Intangible assets are not included in the calculation because they don't need to be replaced.
Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart
KLKBF vs HON, MMM: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Calculation
Joel Greenblatt defined Return on Capital differently in his book The Little Book That Still Beats the Market (Little Books. Big Profits) . He defines Return on Capital as follows:
EBIT stands for Earnings Before Interest and Taxes.
Fixed Assets are also known as non-current assets. They include the Property, Plant and Equipment that the firm needs in its operation.
GuruFocus calculates net working capital as: (Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Deferred Revenue + Other Current Liabilities). We're trying to account for OPERATING assets and liabilities (part of daily business) when calculating working capital. Cash and marketable securities are considered NON-OPERATING assets and are not included in calculation. We will also back out all interest bearing debt, short term debt and the portion of long term debt that is due in the current period from the current liabilities. This debt will be considered when computing cost of capital and it would be inappropriate to count it twice.
Note:
The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
What does a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 10.46% mean?
Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd (KLKBF) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 10.46% as of Mar. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 11.01. Over the past decade, Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 7.41 to 23.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd ranks #333 out of 562 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 59.3%.
Is Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 10.46% is near median its 10-year median of 11.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.41 to a high of 23.70. The Conglomerates industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 14.70. Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's value of 10.46% is 28.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd ranks #333 out of 562 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd has a GF Score™ of 83/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd ranks #333 out of 562 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 14.70. Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's value of 10.46% is 28.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's own ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 7.41 to 23.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.01 vs. the industry median of 14.70, Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for a Conglomerates company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Conglomerates companies is 14.70, based on 562 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 10.46% is 28.8% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % mean?
A high ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 14.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 10.46%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 11.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd (KLKBF) has a current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 10.46%. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.61, compared to a current price of $6.17 — trading 6.7% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 10.46%, which is near median its 10-year median of 11.01 and 28.8% below the Conglomerates industry median of 14.70. Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % calculated?
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd (KLKBF), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 10.46% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd (KLKBF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $6.17 is trading 6.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $6.61.
Key valuation signals for KLKBF:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 10.46% (near median its 10-year median of 11.01)
GF Value™: $6.61 vs. price of $6.17 (6.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 28.8% below the Conglomerates median (#333 of 562)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KLKBF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd harvests oil palm and rubber plantations in Southeast Asia. On top of utilizing the plantations, the company manufactures fatty acids and alcohols, oleochemicals, soaps, rubber gloves, and other specialty chemicals, and is also engaged in the business of Property development. Its reportable segments include Plantation, Manufacturing, Property Development, Investment Holding, and Others. Majority of revenue is generated from its manufacturing segment, which is involved in the manufacturing of oleochemicals, non-ionic surfactants, and esters, rubber gloves, parquet flooring products, pharmaceutical products, storing and distribution of bulk liquid, refining of palm products, kernel crushing, and trading of palm products. It operates in Malaysia and other regions.
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