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Pentamaster BhdXKLS:7160 84 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 14.83% as of Mar. 2026, which is 73% below its 10-year median of 54.52. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7160 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of RM4.30 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,060 Industrial Products companies, Pentamaster Bhd ranks better than 58.01% 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. Pentamaster Bhd's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 14.83%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Pentamaster Bhd's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:7160'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.2 Med: 54.52 Max: 135.4
Current: 15.49
During the past 13 years, Pentamaster Bhd's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 135.40%. The lowest was 14.20%. And the median was 54.52%.
XKLS:7160's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 58.01% of 3060
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 11.73
vs XKLS:7160: 15.49
Pentamaster Bhd's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was -30.00% per year.
Pentamaster Bhd (XKLS:7160) 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.
Pentamaster Bhd ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
Pentamaster Bhd ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pentamaster 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:7160 vs GEV, ETN, PH: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Pentamaster 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.
Pentamaster Bhd ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Pentamaster Bhd's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pentamaster Bhd's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
Pentamaster 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 (Mar. 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 14.83% mean?
Pentamaster Bhd (XKLS:7160) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 14.83% as of Mar. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Pentamaster Bhd and its competitors. This is 73% below median its historical median of 54.52. Over the past decade, Pentamaster Bhd's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 14.20 to 135.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Pentamaster Bhd ranks #1285 out of 3060 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 42%.
Is Pentamaster Bhd's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Pentamaster Bhd's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 14.83% is 73% below median its 10-year median of 54.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.20 to a high of 135.40. The Industrial Products industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.73. Pentamaster Bhd's value of 14.83% is 26.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pentamaster Bhd ranks #1285 out of 3060 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Pentamaster Bhd has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pentamaster Bhd's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Pentamaster Bhd ranks #1285 out of 3060 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This puts Pentamaster Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.73. Pentamaster Bhd's value of 14.83% is 26.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Pentamaster Bhd's own ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 14.20 to 135.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 54.52 vs. the industry median of 11.73, Pentamaster 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 11.73, based on 3,060 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. Pentamaster Bhd's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 14.83% is 26.4% 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 Pentamaster Bhd and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pentamaster Bhd's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 14.83%, which is 73% below median its own 10-year median of 54.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pentamaster Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pentamaster Bhd (XKLS:7160) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM4.30, compared to a current price of RM4.91 — trading 14.2% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 14.83%, which is 73% below median its 10-year median of 54.52 and 26.4% above the Industrial Products industry median of 11.73. Pentamaster Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Pentamaster Bhd (XKLS:7160), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 14.83% as of Mar. 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 Pentamaster Bhd (XKLS:7160) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pentamaster Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM4.91 is trading 14.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM4.30.
GuruFocus considers Pentamaster Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:7160:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 14.83% (73% below median its 10-year median of 54.52)
GF Value™: RM4.30 vs. price of RM4.91 (14.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 26.4% above the Industrial Products median (#1285 of 3060)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7160 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pentamaster Corp Bhd is a company engaged in investment holding and the provision of management services. The company works in two operating segments. The Automated Test Equipment segment is engaged in designing, developing, and manufacturing standard and non-standard automated equipment. Its Factory Automation Solutions segment, which generates maximum revenue is involved in the construction and installation of integrated automated manufacturing solutions. The Smart Control Solution system segment provides project management, smart building solutions, and trading of materials. Its geographical segments are PRC, Taiwan, Japan, Malaysia, The United States, Singapore, India, Philippines, Vietnam, Ireland, Australia, and Others. It derives majority of its revenue from Malaysia.
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