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Guocoland Malaysia BhdXKLS:1503 33 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 1.57% as of Mar. 2026, which is 81% below its 10-year median of 8.10. GuruFocus rates XKLS:1503 with a GF Score™ of 33/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.88 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 13 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,751 Real Estate companies, Guocoland Malaysia Bhd ranks worse than 58.77% 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. Guocoland Malaysia Bhd's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.57%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Guocoland Malaysia Bhd's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:1503'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.25 Med: 8.1 Max: 14.88
Current: 7.87
During the past 13 years, Guocoland Malaysia Bhd's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 14.88%. The lowest was 2.25%. And the median was 8.10%.
XKLS:1503's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked worse than 58.77% of 1751
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 12.62
vs XKLS:1503: 7.87
Guocoland Malaysia Bhd's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 10.60% per year.
Guocoland Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:1503) 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.
Guocoland Malaysia Bhd ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
Guocoland Malaysia Bhd ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Guocoland Malaysia 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.
Guocoland Malaysia Bhd ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart
Guocoland Malaysia Bhd ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Competitor Comparison
For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, Guocoland Malaysia 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.
Guocoland Malaysia Bhd ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Guocoland Malaysia Bhd's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Guocoland Malaysia Bhd's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
Guocoland Malaysia 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 1.57% mean?
Guocoland Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:1503) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 1.57% 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 Guocoland Malaysia Bhd and its competitors. This is 81% below median its historical median of 8.10. Over the past decade, Guocoland Malaysia Bhd's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 2.25 to 14.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Guocoland Malaysia Bhd ranks #1029 out of 1751 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 58.8%.
Is Guocoland Malaysia Bhd's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Guocoland Malaysia Bhd's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 1.57% is 81% below median its 10-year median of 8.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.25 to a high of 14.88. The Real Estate industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 12.62. Guocoland Malaysia Bhd's value of 1.57% is 87.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Guocoland Malaysia Bhd ranks #1029 out of 1751 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Guocoland Malaysia Bhd has a GF Score™ of 33/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Guocoland Malaysia Bhd's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Guocoland Malaysia Bhd ranks #1029 out of 1751 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Guocoland Malaysia Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 12.62. Guocoland Malaysia Bhd's value of 1.57% is 87.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Guocoland Malaysia Bhd's own ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 2.25 to 14.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.10 vs. the industry median of 12.62, Guocoland Malaysia 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 Real Estate company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Real Estate companies is 12.62, based on 1,751 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. Guocoland Malaysia Bhd's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 1.57% is 87.6% 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 Guocoland Malaysia Bhd and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 12.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Guocoland Malaysia Bhd's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 1.57%, which is 81% below median its own 10-year median of 8.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Guocoland Malaysia Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Guocoland Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:1503) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.88, compared to a current price of RM1.09 — trading 23.9% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 1.57%, which is 81% below median its 10-year median of 8.10 and 87.6% below the Real Estate industry median of 12.62. Guocoland Malaysia Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 with 13 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 Guocoland Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:1503), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 1.57% 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 Guocoland Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:1503) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Guocoland Malaysia Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM1.09 is trading 23.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.88.
GuruFocus considers Guocoland Malaysia Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:1503:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 1.57% (81% below median its 10-year median of 8.10)
GF Value™: RM0.88 vs. price of RM1.09 (23.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 87.6% below the Real Estate median (#1029 of 1751)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:1503 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Guocoland Malaysia Bhd is an investment holding company. It is engaged in the development of residential properties and commercial properties for sale. The company's business segments are Property development of residential properties and commercial properties for sale; Property investments in residential and commercial properties and investment in Real Estate Investment Trusts; Hotels management and operations; and Plantation operation of oil palm estates and sale of fresh fruit bunches. It generates maximum revenue from the Property development segment. It has operations only in Malaysia.
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