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Batu Kawan BhdXKLS:1899 +0.09%51 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 10.62% as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 11.53. GuruFocus rates XKLS:1899 with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of RM21.41 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 563 Conglomerates companies, Batu Kawan Bhd ranks worse than 58.61% 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. Batu Kawan Bhd's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.62%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Batu Kawan Bhd's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:1899'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.64 Med: 11.53 Max: 23.97
Current: 11.69
During the past 13 years, Batu Kawan Bhd's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 23.97%. The lowest was 7.64%. And the median was 11.53%.
XKLS:1899's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked worse than 58.61% of 563
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 14.68
vs XKLS:1899: 11.69
Batu Kawan Bhd's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was -14.30% per year.
Batu Kawan Bhd (XKLS:1899) 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.
Batu Kawan Bhd ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
Batu Kawan Bhd ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Batu Kawan 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.
XKLS:1899 vs HON, MMM: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Batu Kawan 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.
Batu Kawan Bhd ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Batu Kawan Bhd's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Batu Kawan Bhd's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
Batu Kawan 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 10.62% mean?
Batu Kawan Bhd (XKLS:1899) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 10.62% 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 Batu Kawan Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 11.53. Over the past decade, Batu Kawan Bhd's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 7.64 to 23.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Batu Kawan Bhd ranks #330 out of 563 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 58.6%.
Is Batu Kawan Bhd's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Batu Kawan Bhd's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 10.62% is near median its 10-year median of 11.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.64 to a high of 23.97. The Conglomerates industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 14.68. Batu Kawan Bhd's value of 10.62% is 27.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Batu Kawan Bhd ranks #330 out of 563 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Batu Kawan Bhd has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Batu Kawan Bhd's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Batu Kawan Bhd ranks #330 out of 563 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Batu Kawan Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 14.68. Batu Kawan Bhd's value of 10.62% is 27.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Batu Kawan Bhd's own ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 7.64 to 23.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.53 vs. the industry median of 14.68, Batu Kawan 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 Conglomerates company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Conglomerates companies is 14.68, based on 563 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. Batu Kawan Bhd's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 10.62% is 27.7% 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 Batu Kawan Bhd and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 14.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Batu Kawan Bhd's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 10.62%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 11.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Batu Kawan Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Batu Kawan Bhd (XKLS:1899) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM21.41, compared to a current price of RM21.32 — trading 0.4% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 10.62%, which is near median its 10-year median of 11.53 and 27.7% below the Conglomerates industry median of 14.68. Batu Kawan Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 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 Batu Kawan Bhd (XKLS:1899), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 10.62% 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 Batu Kawan Bhd (XKLS:1899) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Batu Kawan Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM21.32 is trading 0.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM21.41.
GuruFocus considers Batu Kawan Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:1899:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 10.62% (near median its 10-year median of 11.53)
GF Value™: RM21.41 vs. price of RM21.32 (0.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 27.7% below the Conglomerates median (#330 of 563)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:1899 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Batu Kawan Bhd is a holding company that focuses on harvesting palm trees and manufacturing and selling rubber and chemical products through its subsidiaries. The firm operates through four segments: plantation, manufacturing, property development, and investment holdings/others. The manufacturing segment generates majority revenue through selling a variety of chemical-based products, including oleochemicals, industrial amides, rubber gloves, and esters. The plantation segment generates the second portion of total revenue by cultivating and processing palm trees into both fresh fruit bunches and rubber products. Geographically, the firm operates in Asia, Europe, Americas, and Africa, with the majority of its revenue generated from Asian and European countries.
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