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Symphony Life BhdXKLS:1538 28 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.62% as of Sep. 2025, which is 32% above its 10-year median of 8.82. GuruFocus rates XKLS:1538 with a GF Score™ of 28/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.09 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,748 Real Estate companies, Symphony Life Bhd ranks worse than 53.89% 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. Symphony Life Bhd's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 11.62%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Symphony Life Bhd's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:1538'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -16.99 Med: 8.82 Max: 19.3
Current: 10.41
During the past 13 years, Symphony Life Bhd's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 19.30%. The lowest was -16.99%. And the median was 8.82%.
XKLS:1538's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked worse than 53.89% of 1748
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 12.89
vs XKLS:1538: 10.41
Symphony Life Bhd's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 0.00% per year.
Symphony Life Bhd (XKLS:1538) 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.
Symphony Life Bhd ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
Symphony Life Bhd ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Symphony Life 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.
Symphony Life Bhd ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Competitor Comparison
For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, Symphony Life 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.
Symphony Life Bhd ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Symphony Life Bhd's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Symphony Life Bhd's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
Symphony Life 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 (Sep. 2025) 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 11.62% mean?
Symphony Life Bhd (XKLS:1538) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 11.62% as of Sep. 2025. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Symphony Life Bhd and its competitors. This is 32% above median its historical median of 8.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Symphony Life Bhd ranks #942 out of 1748 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 53.9%.
Is Symphony Life Bhd's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Symphony Life Bhd's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 11.62% is 32% above median its 10-year median of 8.82. The Real Estate industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 12.89. Symphony Life Bhd's value of 11.62% is 9.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Symphony Life Bhd ranks #942 out of 1748 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Symphony Life Bhd has a GF Score™ of 28/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Symphony Life Bhd's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Symphony Life Bhd ranks #942 out of 1748 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Symphony Life Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 12.89. Symphony Life Bhd's value of 11.62% is 9.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.82 vs. the industry median of 12.89, Symphony Life 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 12.89, based on 1,748 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. Symphony Life Bhd's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 11.62% is 9.9% 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 Symphony Life Bhd and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 12.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Symphony Life Bhd's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.62%, which is 32% above median its own 10-year median of 8.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Symphony Life Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Symphony Life Bhd (XKLS:1538) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.09, compared to a current price of RM0.20 — trading 122.2% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.62%, which is 32% above median its 10-year median of 8.82 and 9.9% below the Real Estate industry median of 12.89. Symphony Life Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 28/100 with 4 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 Symphony Life Bhd (XKLS:1538), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.62% as of Sep. 2025. 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 Symphony Life Bhd (XKLS:1538) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Symphony Life Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM0.20 is trading 122.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.09.
GuruFocus considers Symphony Life Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:1538:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 11.62% (32% above median its 10-year median of 8.82)
GF Value™: RM0.09 vs. price of RM0.20 (122.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 9.9% below the Real Estate median (#942 of 1748)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:1538 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Symphony Life Bhd is a property developer in Malaysia. The company's core business activities are categorized into four key segments, the Property development segment comprises property development, property management, and maintenance and property marketing consultancy; the Property investment segment is involved in the property investment and property management and maintenance; the Construction segment comprises incorporating construction works, and Other operations comprise other investments and investment holdings. The company predominantly carries out its operations in Malaysia.
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