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UWC BhdXKLS:5292 -2.71%84 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 20.54% as of Apr. 2026, which is 42% below its 10-year median of 35.42. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5292 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of RM5.65 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,064 Industrial Products companies, UWC Bhd ranks better than 57.73% 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. UWC Bhd's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 20.54%.
The historical rank and industry rank for UWC Bhd's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5292'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.08 Med: 35.42 Max: 56.99
Current: 15.29
During the past 10 years, UWC Bhd's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 56.99%. The lowest was 6.08%. And the median was 35.42%.
XKLS:5292's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 57.73% of 3064
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 11.7
vs XKLS:5292: 15.29
UWC Bhd's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was -34.00% per year.
UWC Bhd (XKLS:5292) 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.
The historical data trend for UWC 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:5292 vs CRS, ATI, MLI: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, UWC 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.
UWC Bhd ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, UWC Bhd's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where UWC 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 (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 20.54% mean?
UWC Bhd (XKLS:5292) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 20.54% 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 UWC Bhd and its competitors. This is 42% below median its historical median of 35.42. Over the past decade, UWC Bhd's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 6.08 to 56.99. According to the industry distribution chart, UWC Bhd ranks #1295 out of 3064 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 42.3%.
Is UWC Bhd's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
UWC Bhd's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 20.54% is 42% below median its 10-year median of 35.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.08 to a high of 56.99. The Industrial Products industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.70. UWC Bhd's value of 20.54% is 75.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, UWC Bhd ranks #1295 out of 3064 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, UWC Bhd has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does UWC Bhd's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to CRS and ATI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, UWC Bhd ranks #1295 out of 3064 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This puts UWC Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.70. UWC Bhd's value of 20.54% is 75.6% above this benchmark. Historically, UWC Bhd's own ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 6.08 to 56.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 35.42 vs. the industry median of 11.70, UWC 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Industrial Products companies is 11.70, based on 3,064 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. UWC Bhd's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 20.54% is 75.6% 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 UWC Bhd and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. UWC Bhd's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 20.54%, which is 42% below median its own 10-year median of 35.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is UWC Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UWC Bhd (XKLS:5292) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM5.65, compared to a current price of RM6.10 — trading 8% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 20.54%, which is 42% below median its 10-year median of 35.42 and 75.6% above the Industrial Products industry median of 11.70. UWC Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 3 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 UWC Bhd (XKLS:5292), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 20.54% 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 UWC Bhd (XKLS:5292) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UWC Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM6.10 is trading 8% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM5.65.
GuruFocus considers UWC Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5292:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 20.54% (42% below median its 10-year median of 35.42)
GF Value™: RM5.65 vs. price of RM6.10 (8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 75.6% above the Industrial Products median (#1295 of 3064)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5292 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
UWC Bhd is an investment holding company. The company operates in two segments: the Provision of precision sheet metal fabrication and value-added assembly services, the provision of precision machined components, and Investment holding. It provides fabrication services involving various processes of working with metal, such as cutting, forming, joining, and other associated processes to produce intermediate metal products, ranging from metal piece parts to precision machined components. The company sells its products to various industries such as Semiconductors, Life science & medical technology, and others. Its geographical segments include Malaysia, Singapore, the United States, India, China, France, the Netherlands, and Others.
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