Econframe Bhd (XKLS:0227) ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 8.33% (As of Feb. 2026) — 72% Below Median

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XKLS:0227 Econframe Bhd XKLS:0227
56 GF Score
Price RM0.27
GF Value RM0.92
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Econframe Bhd ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %?

Econframe Bhd XKLS:0227 -1.85% 56 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 8.33% as of Feb. 2026, which is 72% below its 10-year median of 29.75. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0227 with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.92 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,782 Construction companies, Econframe Bhd ranks worse than 68.8% 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. Econframe Bhd's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 8.33%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Econframe Bhd's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:

XKLS:0227' s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.52   Med: 29.75   Max: 47.24
Current: 7.52

During the past 9 years, Econframe Bhd's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 47.24%. The lowest was 7.52%. And the median was 29.75%.

XKLS:0227's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked worse than
68.8% of 1782 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 19.6 vs XKLS:0227: 7.52

Econframe Bhd's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was -15.00% per year.


Econframe Bhd  (XKLS:0227) 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.

Joel Greenblatt uses his definition of Return on Capital and Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % to rank companies.


Econframe Bhd ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms


Econframe Bhd ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Econframe 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.

Econframe Bhd ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart

Econframe Bhd Annual Data
Trend Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 25.94 43.39 37.90 25.63 9.84

Econframe Bhd Quarterly Data
May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 20.35 21.69 -12.58 13.43 8.33

XKLS:0227 vs TT, JCI, CARR: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison

For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Econframe 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.


Econframe Bhd ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Econframe Bhd's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Econframe Bhd's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.


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Econframe 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:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)

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.

Working Capital(Q: Nov. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(45.769 + 31.736 + 1.212) - (25.834 + 0 + 3.234)
=49.649

Working Capital(Q: Feb. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(42.941 + 31.795 + 1.532) - (26.857 + 0 + 2.783)
=46.628

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

So ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of Econframe Bhd for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 can be restated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Feb. 2026 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Nov. 2025  Q: Feb. 2026
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=10.668/( ( (79.227 + max(49.649, 0)) + (80.711 + max(46.628, 0)) )/ 2 )
=10.668/( ( 128.876 + 127.339 )/ 2 )
=10.668/128.1075
=8.33 %

Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Feb. 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 8.33% mean?
Econframe Bhd (XKLS:0227) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 8.33% as of Feb. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Econframe Bhd and its competitors. This is 72% below median its historical median of 29.75. Over the past decade, Econframe Bhd's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 7.52 to 47.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Econframe Bhd ranks #1226 out of 1782 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 68.8%.
Is Econframe Bhd's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Econframe Bhd's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 8.33% is 72% below median its 10-year median of 29.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.52 to a high of 47.24. The Construction industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 19.60. Econframe Bhd's value of 8.33% is 57.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Econframe Bhd ranks #1226 out of 1782 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Econframe Bhd has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Econframe Bhd's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Econframe Bhd ranks #1226 out of 1782 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Econframe Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 19.60. Econframe Bhd's value of 8.33% is 57.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Econframe Bhd's own ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 7.52 to 47.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 29.75 vs. the industry median of 19.60, Econframe 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 Construction company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Construction companies is 19.60, based on 1,782 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. Econframe Bhd's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 8.33% is 57.5% 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 Econframe Bhd and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 19.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Econframe Bhd's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 8.33%, which is 72% below median its own 10-year median of 29.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Econframe Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Econframe Bhd (XKLS:0227) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.92, compared to a current price of RM0.27 — trading 71.2% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 8.33%, which is 72% below median its 10-year median of 29.75 and 57.5% below the Construction industry median of 19.60. Econframe Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 6 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 Econframe Bhd (XKLS:0227), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 8.33% as of Feb. 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 Econframe Bhd (XKLS:0227) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Econframe Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.27 is trading 71.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.92. GuruFocus considers Econframe Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:0227:

  • ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 8.33% (72% below median its 10-year median of 29.75)
  • GF Value™: RM0.92 vs. price of RM0.27 (71.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 57.5% below the Construction median (#1226 of 1782)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0227 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Econframe Bhd Business Description

Address No. 1, Jalan 27A, Sungai Rasau Industrial Area, Kawasan 16, Kaw. Perindustrian Sungai Rasa, Klang, SGR, MYS, 41300
Econframe Bhd is an investment holding company. Its subsidiaries are engaged in the manufacturing and sales of doors, door and window frames, glass processing, and fabrication and installation of aluminium glazing, glass products, and facade works. The Group operates in three reportable operating segments: Manufacturing, which focuses on doors, frames, glass and facade works and generates the majority of revenue; Trading, which involves trading of doors and ironmongery and the trading and provision of installation services for solar energy products and systems; and Investment holding, which provides corporate and financial support to the Group. The Group operates predominantly in Malaysia.
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