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PLB Engineering BhdXKLS:7055 43 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 1,136.21% as of Feb. 2026, which is 21583% above its 10-year median of 5.24. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7055 with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.14 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,782 Construction companies, PLB Engineering Bhd ranks better than 79.91% 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. PLB Engineering Bhd's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 1,136.21%.
The historical rank and industry rank for PLB Engineering Bhd's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:7055'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.1 Med: 5.24 Max: 58.63
Current: 58.63
During the past 13 years, PLB Engineering Bhd's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 58.63%. The lowest was -0.10%. And the median was 5.24%.
XKLS:7055's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 79.91% of 1782
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 19.6
vs XKLS:7055: 58.63
PLB Engineering Bhd's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 0.00% per year.
PLB Engineering Bhd (XKLS:7055) 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.
PLB Engineering Bhd ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
PLB Engineering Bhd ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PLB Engineering 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:7055 vs PWR, FIX, EME: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, PLB Engineering 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.
PLB Engineering Bhd ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, PLB Engineering Bhd's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PLB Engineering Bhd's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
PLB Engineering 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 (Feb. 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 1,136.21% mean?
PLB Engineering Bhd (XKLS:7055) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 1,136.21% as of Feb. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on PLB Engineering Bhd and its competitors. This is 21583% above median its historical median of 5.24. According to the industry distribution chart, PLB Engineering Bhd ranks #358 out of 1782 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 20.1%.
Is PLB Engineering Bhd's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
PLB Engineering Bhd's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 1,136.21% is 21583% above median its 10-year median of 5.24. The Construction industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 19.60. PLB Engineering Bhd's value of 1,136.21% is 5697% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PLB Engineering Bhd ranks #358 out of 1782 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, PLB Engineering Bhd has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PLB Engineering Bhd's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, PLB Engineering Bhd ranks #358 out of 1782 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places PLB Engineering Bhd in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 19.60. PLB Engineering Bhd's value of 1,136.21% is 5697% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.24 vs. the industry median of 19.60, PLB Engineering 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. PLB Engineering Bhd's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 1,136.21% is 5697% 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 PLB Engineering 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. PLB Engineering Bhd's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 1,136.21%, which is 21583% above median its own 10-year median of 5.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PLB Engineering Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PLB Engineering Bhd (XKLS:7055) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.14, compared to a current price of RM0.80 — trading 29.8% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 1,136.21%, which is 21583% above median its 10-year median of 5.24 and 5697% above the Construction industry median of 19.60. PLB Engineering Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 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 PLB Engineering Bhd (XKLS:7055), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 1,136.21% as of Feb. 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 PLB Engineering Bhd (XKLS:7055) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PLB Engineering Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.80 is trading 29.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.14.
GuruFocus considers PLB Engineering Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:7055:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 1,136.21% (21583% above median its 10-year median of 5.24)
GF Value™: RM1.14 vs. price of RM0.80 (29.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 5697% above the Construction median (#358 of 1782)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7055 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PLB Engineering Bhd is a Malaysia-based firm engaged in property development, construction, and related services. The company operates in four segments: Construction, which involves the construction of industrial, residential, and commercial buildings and renovation work; Property development, which comprises housing and property development; Investment holding, which includes investment holding and property letting; and the Solar energy segment, which comprises the generation of electricity from the solar plant. The majority of its revenue comes from the Construction Segment.
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