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Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated BhdXKLS:0180 -3.45%51 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 5.97% as of Mar. 2026, which is 37% below its 10-year median of 9.42. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0180 with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.25 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 311 Retail - Defensive companies, Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd ranks worse than 68.81% 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. Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.97%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0180'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.12 Med: 9.42 Max: 14.73
Current: 7.15
During the past 11 years, Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 14.73%. The lowest was 1.12%. And the median was 9.42%.
XKLS:0180's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked worse than 68.81% of 311
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 13.46
vs XKLS:0180: 7.15
Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd (XKLS:0180) 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.
* 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.
Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart
XKLS:0180 vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated 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.
Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated 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 5.97% mean?
Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd (XKLS:0180) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 5.97% 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 Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd and its competitors. This is 37% below median its historical median of 9.42. Over the past decade, Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 1.12 to 14.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd ranks #214 out of 311 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 68.8%.
Is Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 5.97% is 37% below median its 10-year median of 9.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.12 to a high of 14.73. The Retail - Defensive industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 13.46. Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd's value of 5.97% is 55.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd ranks #214 out of 311 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd ranks #214 out of 311 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 13.46. Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd's value of 5.97% is 55.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd's own ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 1.12 to 14.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.42 vs. the industry median of 13.46, Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Retail - Defensive companies is 13.46, based on 311 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. Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 5.97% is 55.6% 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 Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 13.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 5.97%, which is 37% below median its own 10-year median of 9.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd (XKLS:0180) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.25, compared to a current price of RM0.14 — trading 44% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 5.97%, which is 37% below median its 10-year median of 9.42 and 55.6% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 13.46. Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 2 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 Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd (XKLS:0180), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 5.97% 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 Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd (XKLS:0180) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.14 is trading 44% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.25.
GuruFocus considers Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0180:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 5.97% (37% below median its 10-year median of 9.42)
GF Value™: RM0.25 vs. price of RM0.14 (44% below fair value)
Industry Position: 55.6% below the Retail - Defensive median (#214 of 311)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0180 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd Business Description
Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd is engaged in the distribution and warehousing services of third-party consumer packaged goods in East Malaysia. It is also engaged in the manufacturing of bakery products under its brand Creamos. The operating segments of the company consist of Distribution, Manufacturing, and Others. It distributes and sells products through retail outlets, hypermarkets, supermarkets, sundry shops, convenience stores, petrol kiosks, Chinese medical halls, and school canteens. The company generates maximum revenue from the Distribution segment.
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