Astino Bhd (XKLS:7162) ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 13.40% (As of Apr. 2026) — 21% Above Median

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XKLS:7162 Astino Bhd XKLS:7162
48 GF Score
Price RM0.52
GF Value RM0.58
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Astino Bhd ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %?

Astino Bhd XKLS:7162 +3.00% 48 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 13.40% as of Apr. 2026, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 11.12. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7162 with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.58 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 408 Building Materials companies, Astino Bhd ranks better than 63.48% 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. Astino Bhd's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 13.40%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Astino Bhd's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:

XKLS:7162' s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.96   Med: 11.12   Max: 23.99
Current: 13.67

During the past 13 years, Astino Bhd's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 23.99%. The lowest was 7.96%. And the median was 11.12%.

XKLS:7162's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than
63.48% of 408 companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 8.6 vs XKLS:7162: 13.67

Astino Bhd's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was -3.80% per year.


Astino Bhd  (XKLS:7162) 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.

Joel Greenblatt uses his definition of Return on Capital and Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % to rank companies.


Astino Bhd ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms


Astino Bhd ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Astino 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.

Astino Bhd ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart

Astino Bhd Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %
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Astino Bhd Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 12.16 13.06 9.99 18.34 13.40

XKLS:7162 vs CRH, VMC, MLM: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, Astino 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.


Astino Bhd ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Building Materials Industry

For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Astino Bhd's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Astino Bhd's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.


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Astino 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:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)

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.

Working Capital(Q: Jan. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(87.65 + 144.648 + 0) - (33.519 + 0 + 5.342)
=193.437

Working Capital(Q: Apr. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(82.772 + 160.251 + -5.6843418860808E-14) - (41.545 + 0 + 9.425)
=192.053

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

So ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of Astino Bhd for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 can be restated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Apr. 2026 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Jan. 2026  Q: Apr. 2026
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=65.816/( ( (281.753 + max(193.437, 0)) + (315.02 + max(192.053, 0)) )/ 2 )
=65.816/( ( 475.19 + 507.073 )/ 2 )
=65.816/491.1315
=13.40 %

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 13.40% mean?
Astino Bhd (XKLS:7162) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 13.40% 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 Astino Bhd and its competitors. This is 21% above median its historical median of 11.12. Over the past decade, Astino Bhd's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 7.96 to 23.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Astino Bhd ranks #149 out of 408 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 36.5%.
Is Astino Bhd's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Astino Bhd's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 13.40% is 21% above median its 10-year median of 11.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.96 to a high of 23.99. The Building Materials industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 8.60. Astino Bhd's value of 13.40% is 55.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Astino Bhd ranks #149 out of 408 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Astino Bhd has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Astino Bhd's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Astino Bhd ranks #149 out of 408 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This puts Astino Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 8.60. Astino Bhd's value of 13.40% is 55.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Astino Bhd's own ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 7.96 to 23.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.12 vs. the industry median of 8.60, Astino 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 Building Materials company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Building Materials companies is 8.60, based on 408 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. Astino Bhd's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 13.40% is 55.8% 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 Astino Bhd and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 8.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Astino Bhd's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 13.40%, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 11.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Astino Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Astino Bhd (XKLS:7162) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.58, compared to a current price of RM0.52 — trading 11.2% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 13.40%, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 11.12 and 55.8% above the Building Materials industry median of 8.60. Astino Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 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 Astino Bhd (XKLS:7162), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 13.40% 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 Astino Bhd (XKLS:7162) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Astino Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.52 is trading 11.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.58. GuruFocus considers Astino Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:7162:

  • ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 13.40% (21% above median its 10-year median of 11.12)
  • GF Value™: RM0.58 vs. price of RM0.52 (11.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 55.8% above the Building Materials median (#149 of 408)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7162 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Astino Bhd Business Description

Address Mukim 11, Jalan Changkat, Lot 1499 (Lot Baru 10030) & 1500, Seberang Perai Selatan, Nibong Teba, PNG, MYS, 14300
Astino Bhd is an investment holding company. It is engaged in the manufacturing and trading of metal building materials and other steel products. Its main product is metal roofing, c-purlin, small c-purlin, truss and batten, piping, scaffolding, slitting and leveling coil, etc. The group operates principally in Malaysia and generates revenue from Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, and Others.
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