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Luxchem BhdXKLS:5143 +6.17%45 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 32.49% as of Jun. 2026, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 28.20. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5143 with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.46 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,605 Chemicals companies, Luxchem Bhd ranks better than 80.81% 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. Luxchem Bhd's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 32.49%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Luxchem Bhd's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5143'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 23.39 Med: 28.2 Max: 42.39
Current: 27.75
During the past 13 years, Luxchem Bhd's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 42.39%. The lowest was 23.39%. And the median was 28.20%.
XKLS:5143's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 80.81% of 1605
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 9.47
vs XKLS:5143: 27.75
Luxchem Bhd's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was -7.70% per year.
Luxchem Bhd (XKLS:5143) 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.
Luxchem Bhd ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Luxchem 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:5143 vs DOW: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Chemicals subindustry, Luxchem 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.
Luxchem Bhd ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Luxchem Bhd's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Luxchem Bhd's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
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 (Jun. 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 32.49% mean?
Luxchem Bhd (XKLS:5143) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 32.49% as of Jun. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Luxchem Bhd and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 28.20. Over the past decade, Luxchem Bhd's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 23.39 to 42.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Luxchem Bhd ranks #308 out of 1605 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 19.2%.
Is Luxchem Bhd's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Luxchem Bhd's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 32.49% is 15% above median its 10-year median of 28.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 23.39 to a high of 42.39. The Chemicals industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 9.47. Luxchem Bhd's value of 32.49% is 243.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Luxchem Bhd ranks #308 out of 1605 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Luxchem Bhd has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Luxchem Bhd's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Luxchem Bhd ranks #308 out of 1605 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Luxchem Bhd in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 9.47. Luxchem Bhd's value of 32.49% is 243.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Luxchem Bhd's own ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 23.39 to 42.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 28.20 vs. the industry median of 9.47, Luxchem 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 Chemicals company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Chemicals companies is 9.47, based on 1,605 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. Luxchem Bhd's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 32.49% is 243.1% 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 Luxchem Bhd and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 9.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Luxchem Bhd's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 32.49%, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 28.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Luxchem Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Luxchem Bhd (XKLS:5143) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.46, compared to a current price of RM0.43 — trading 6.5% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 32.49%, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 28.20 and 243.1% above the Chemicals industry median of 9.47. Luxchem Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 2 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 Luxchem Bhd (XKLS:5143), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 32.49% as of Jun. 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 Luxchem Bhd (XKLS:5143) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Luxchem Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.43 is trading 6.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.46.
GuruFocus considers Luxchem Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5143:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 32.49% (15% above median its 10-year median of 28.20)
GF Value™: RM0.46 vs. price of RM0.43 (6.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 243.1% above the Chemicals median (#308 of 1605)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5143 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Luxchem Corp Bhd is a Malaysia-based company engaged in the import, export, and distribution of petrochemical and other related products globally. It operates through two reportable segments, namely Trading and Manufacturing. Maximum revenue is generated from the Trading segment, which is engaged in the import, export, and distribution of petrochemical and other related products, and in the trading of hardware and other materials required for interior decoration, construction, and development. The Manufacturing segment is involved in the manufacturing and trading of unsaturated polyester resin, latex chemical dispersions, latex processing chemicals, former cleaning, powder-free coagulant, and related products. Geographically, the Group derives maximum revenue from Malaysia.
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