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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. Ecoscience International Bhd's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -42.19%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ecoscience International Bhd's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0255'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -53.88 Med: 24.09 Max: 54.35
Current: 29.16
During the past 8 years, Ecoscience International Bhd's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 54.35%. The lowest was -53.88%. And the median was 24.09%.
XKLS:0255's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 61.84% of 1782
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 19.6
vs XKLS:0255: 29.16
Ecoscience International Bhd (XKLS:0255) 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.
Ecoscience International Bhd ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart
XKLS:0255 vs PWR, FIX, EME: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Ecoscience International 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.
Ecoscience International Bhd ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Ecoscience International Bhd's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ecoscience International Bhd's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
Ecoscience International 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 -42.19% mean?
Ecoscience International Bhd (XKLS:0255) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of -42.19% 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 Ecoscience International Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ecoscience International Bhd ranks #680 out of 1782 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 38.2%.
Is Ecoscience International Bhd's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Ecoscience International Bhd's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -42.19%. Based on the distribution chart, Ecoscience International Bhd ranks #680 out of 1782 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ecoscience International Bhd has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ecoscience International Bhd's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Ecoscience International Bhd ranks #680 out of 1782 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This puts Ecoscience International Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 19.60. 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. 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 Ecoscience International 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. Ecoscience International Bhd's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -42.19%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ecoscience International Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ecoscience International Bhd (XKLS:0255) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.27, compared to a current price of RM0.12 — trading 57.4% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -42.19%. Ecoscience International Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 7 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 Ecoscience International Bhd (XKLS:0255), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -42.19% 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 Ecoscience International Bhd (XKLS:0255) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ecoscience International Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.12 is trading 57.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.27.
GuruFocus considers Ecoscience International Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0255:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: -42.19%
GF Value™: RM0.27 vs. price of RM0.12 (57.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0255 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ecoscience International Bhd is a one-stop solution provider for the construction of palm oil mills and supporting facilities, and the fabrication of equipment. The core activities of the company are the construction of plants, which are mainly palm oil mills and facilities, supported by in-house fabrication of equipment. Other complementary activities include the supply of materials and equipment, spare parts, and the provision of maintenance services. The company's reportable segments are as follows which includes Construction of Plants and Facilities Segment, Fabrication of Equipment Segment, Supply of Materials and Equipment, and Others. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Construction of Plants and Facilities Segment in the Malaysia region itself.
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