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LFE BhdXKLS:7170 -3.70%48 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 39.08% as of Mar. 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 47.67. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7170 with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.27 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,782 Construction companies, LFE Bhd ranks better than 78.84% 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. LFE Bhd's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 39.08%.
The historical rank and industry rank for LFE Bhd's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:7170'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -230.41 Med: 47.67 Max: 427.93
Current: 55.58
During the past 13 years, LFE Bhd's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 427.93%. The lowest was -230.41%. And the median was 47.67%.
XKLS:7170's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 78.84% of 1782
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 19.56
vs XKLS:7170: 55.58
LFE Bhd's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 0.00% per year.
LFE Bhd (XKLS:7170) 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 LFE 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:7170 vs PWR, FIX, EME: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, LFE 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.
LFE Bhd ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, LFE Bhd's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LFE 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 (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 39.08% mean?
LFE Bhd (XKLS:7170) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 39.08% 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 LFE Bhd and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 47.67. According to the industry distribution chart, LFE Bhd ranks #377 out of 1782 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 21.2%.
Is LFE Bhd's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
LFE Bhd's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 39.08% is 18% below median its 10-year median of 47.67. The Construction industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 19.56. LFE Bhd's value of 39.08% is 99.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LFE Bhd ranks #377 out of 1782 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, LFE Bhd has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LFE Bhd's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, LFE Bhd ranks #377 out of 1782 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places LFE Bhd in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 19.56. LFE Bhd's value of 39.08% is 99.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 47.67 vs. the industry median of 19.56, LFE 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 19.56, 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. LFE Bhd's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 39.08% is 99.8% 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 LFE Bhd and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 19.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LFE Bhd's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 39.08%, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 47.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LFE Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LFE Bhd (XKLS:7170) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.27, compared to a current price of RM0.13 — trading 51.9% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 39.08%, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 47.67 and 99.8% above the Construction industry median of 19.56. LFE Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 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 LFE Bhd (XKLS:7170), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 39.08% 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 LFE Bhd (XKLS:7170) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LFE Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.13 is trading 51.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.27.
GuruFocus considers LFE Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:7170:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 39.08% (18% below median its 10-year median of 47.67)
GF Value™: RM0.27 vs. price of RM0.13 (51.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 99.8% above the Construction median (#377 of 1782)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7170 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
LFE Corp Bhd is a Malaysia-based company. The operating segment of the company are Construction, Mechanical and Electrical, and Property development, and Others. Geographically, the group operates in Malaysia. It earns the majority of its revenue from the construction, mechanical, and electrical segment.
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