Scientex Bhd (XKLS:4731) ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 30.98% (As of Apr. 2026) — 14% Above Median

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XKLS:4731 Scientex Bhd XKLS:4731
93 GF Score
Price RM3.71
GF Value RM4.31
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Scientex Bhd ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %?

Scientex Bhd XKLS:4731 +0.27% 93 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 30.98% as of Apr. 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 27.26. GuruFocus rates XKLS:4731 with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of RM4.31 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 401 Packaging & Containers companies, Scientex Bhd ranks better than 90.52% 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. Scientex Bhd's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 30.98%.

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

XKLS:4731' s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 24.51   Med: 27.26   Max: 32.28
Current: 31.4

During the past 13 years, Scientex Bhd's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 32.28%. The lowest was 24.51%. And the median was 27.26%.

XKLS:4731's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than
90.52% of 401 companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 8.91 vs XKLS:4731: 31.40

Scientex Bhd's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 3.10% per year.


Scientex Bhd  (XKLS:4731) 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.


Scientex Bhd ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms


Scientex Bhd ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Scientex 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.

Scientex Bhd ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart

Scientex Bhd Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %
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Scientex Bhd Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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 27.95 33.90 31.75 29.01 30.98

XKLS:4731 vs SW, PKG, IP: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Scientex 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.


Scientex Bhd ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Scientex Bhd's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Scientex 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: Jan. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(1068.774 + 853.371 + 0) - (776.125 + 0 + 88.964)
=1057.056

Working Capital(Q: Apr. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(1091.021 + 883.61 + 0) - (812.655 + 0 + 112.469)
=1049.507

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

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

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Apr. 2026 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Jan. 2026  Q: Apr. 2026
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=824.708/( ( (1623.732 + max(1057.056, 0)) + (1593.512 + max(1049.507, 0)) )/ 2 )
=824.708/( ( 2680.788 + 2643.019 )/ 2 )
=824.708/2661.9035
=30.98 %

Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Apr. 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 30.98% mean?
Scientex Bhd (XKLS:4731) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 30.98% as of Apr. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Scientex Bhd and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 27.26. Over the past decade, Scientex Bhd's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 24.51 to 32.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Scientex Bhd ranks #38 out of 401 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 9.5%.
Is Scientex Bhd's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Scientex Bhd's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 30.98% is 14% above median its 10-year median of 27.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 24.51 to a high of 32.28. The Packaging & Containers industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 8.91. Scientex Bhd's value of 30.98% is 247.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Scientex Bhd ranks #38 out of 401 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Scientex Bhd has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Scientex Bhd's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Scientex Bhd ranks #38 out of 401 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Scientex Bhd in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 8.91. Scientex Bhd's value of 30.98% is 247.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Scientex Bhd's own ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 24.51 to 32.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.26 vs. the industry median of 8.91, Scientex Bhd has consistently been above 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Packaging & Containers companies is 8.91, based on 401 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. Scientex Bhd's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 30.98% is 247.7% above 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 Scientex Bhd and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 8.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Scientex Bhd's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 30.98%, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 27.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Scientex Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scientex Bhd (XKLS:4731) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM4.31, compared to a current price of RM3.71 — trading 13.9% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 30.98%, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 27.26 and 247.7% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 8.91. Scientex Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 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 Scientex Bhd (XKLS:4731), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 30.98% as of Apr. 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 Scientex Bhd (XKLS:4731) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scientex Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM3.71 is trading 13.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM4.31. GuruFocus considers Scientex Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:4731:

  • ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 30.98% (14% above median its 10-year median of 27.26)
  • GF Value™: RM4.31 vs. price of RM3.71 (13.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 93/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 247.7% above the Packaging & Containers median (#38 of 401)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:4731 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Scientex Bhd Business Description

Address No. 9, Persiaran Selangor, Seksyen 15, Shah Alam, SGR, MYS, 40200
Scientex Bhd manufactures and sells plastic products. The company also engages in property development. The firm's two segments are based on the product type. The packaging segment, which generates the majority of revenue, is mainly in the business of manufacturing, selling, and marketing various flexible plastic packaging products, which can be further categorized into industrial and consumer-based packaging products. The segment also sells plastic automotive interior components. The property development segment in the business of constructing and developing mainly affordable housing in Peninsular Malaysia. Geographically, the company operates in Malaysia, Japan, Korea, Indonesia, Australia, Singapore, Thailand, Europe, Philippines, Myanmar, USA, and Others.
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