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Gamuda BhdXKLS:5398 -0.94%85 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 68.87% as of Apr. 2026, which is 134% above its 10-year median of 29.49. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5398 with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of RM4.90 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,782 Construction companies, Gamuda Bhd ranks better than 80.25% 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. Gamuda Bhd's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 68.87%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Gamuda Bhd's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5398'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 21.54 Med: 29.49 Max: 59.56
Current: 59.56
During the past 13 years, Gamuda Bhd's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 59.56%. The lowest was 21.54%. And the median was 29.49%.
XKLS:5398's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 80.25% of 1782
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 19.6
vs XKLS:5398: 59.56
Gamuda Bhd's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 7.80% per year.
Gamuda Bhd (XKLS:5398) 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.
Gamuda Bhd ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Gamuda 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:5398 vs PWR, FIX, EME: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Gamuda 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.
Gamuda Bhd ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Gamuda Bhd's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gamuda 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 68.87% mean?
Gamuda Bhd (XKLS:5398) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 68.87% 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 Gamuda Bhd and its competitors. This is 134% above median its historical median of 29.49. Over the past decade, Gamuda Bhd's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 21.54 to 59.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Gamuda Bhd ranks #352 out of 1782 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 19.8%.
Is Gamuda Bhd's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Gamuda Bhd's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 68.87% is 134% above median its 10-year median of 29.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 21.54 to a high of 59.56. The Construction industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 19.60. Gamuda Bhd's value of 68.87% is 251.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gamuda Bhd ranks #352 out of 1782 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Gamuda Bhd has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gamuda Bhd's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Gamuda Bhd ranks #352 out of 1782 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Gamuda Bhd in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 19.60. Gamuda Bhd's value of 68.87% is 251.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Gamuda Bhd's own ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 21.54 to 59.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 29.49 vs. the industry median of 19.60, Gamuda 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 Construction company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Construction companies is 19.60, based on 1,782 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. Gamuda Bhd's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 68.87% is 251.4% 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 Gamuda Bhd and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 19.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gamuda Bhd's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 68.87%, which is 134% above median its own 10-year median of 29.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gamuda Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gamuda Bhd (XKLS:5398) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM4.90, compared to a current price of RM4.21 — trading 14.1% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 68.87%, which is 134% above median its 10-year median of 29.49 and 251.4% above the Construction industry median of 19.60. Gamuda Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 8 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 Gamuda Bhd (XKLS:5398), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 68.87% 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 Gamuda Bhd (XKLS:5398) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gamuda Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM4.21 is trading 14.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM4.90.
GuruFocus considers Gamuda Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5398:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 68.87% (134% above median its 10-year median of 29.49)
GF Value™: RM4.90 vs. price of RM4.21 (14.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 251.4% above the Construction median (#352 of 1782)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5398 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gamuda Bhd is principally into investment holding and civil engineering construction. The company's business activities include: Engineering and Construction, Property Development, Renewable Energy, and Technology and Digitalisation. Its reportable segments are: (i) Engineering and construction-the construction of highways and bridges, airfield facilities, railway, tunnel, water treatment plants, dams, general and trading services related to construction activities and the management of water supply; and (ii) Property development and club operations - the development of residential and commercial properties and club operations. The majority of the revenue is generated from the Engineering and Construction segment.
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