Central Global Bhd (XKLS:8052) ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 38.62% (As of Jun. 2025)

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XKLS:8052 Central Global Bhd XKLS:8052
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What is Central Global Bhd ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %?

Central Global Bhd XKLS:8052 40 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 38.62% as of Jun. 2025. GuruFocus rates XKLS:8052 with a GF Score™ of 40/100. Among 1,605 Chemicals companies, Central Global Bhd ranks better than 74.64% 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. Central Global Bhd's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was 38.62%.

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

XKLS:8052's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is not ranked *
in the Chemicals industry.
Industry Median: 9.46
* Ranked among companies with meaningful ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % only.

Central Global Bhd's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 0.00% per year.


Central Global Bhd  (XKLS:8052) 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.


Central Global Bhd ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms


Central Global Bhd ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Central Global 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.

Central Global Bhd ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart

Central Global Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %
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Central Global Bhd Quarterly Data
Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25
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 4.29 1.10 5.88 35.34 38.62

XKLS:8052 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Central Global 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.


Central Global Bhd ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Chemicals Industry

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

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


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Central Global 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: Mar. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(101.234 + 8.518 + 0.50099999999998) - (77.846 + 0 + 0.056999999999988)
=32.35

Working Capital(Q: Jun. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(87.971 + 9.469 + 1.104) - (135.765 + 0 + 0.11199999999999)
=-37.333

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

So ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of Central Global Bhd for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 can be restated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Jun. 2025 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Mar. 2025  Q: Jun. 2025
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=29.612/( ( (49.271 + max(32.35, 0)) + (71.739 + max(-37.333, 0)) )/ 2 )
=29.612/( ( 81.621 + 71.739 )/ 2 )
=29.612/76.68
=38.62 %

Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 2025) 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 38.62% mean?
Central Global Bhd (XKLS:8052) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 38.62% as of Jun. 2025. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Central Global Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Central Global Bhd ranks #407 out of 1605 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 25.4%.
Is Central Global Bhd's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Central Global Bhd's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 38.62%. The Chemicals industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 9.46. Central Global Bhd's value of 38.62% is 308.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Central Global Bhd ranks #407 out of 1605 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Central Global Bhd has a GF Score™ of 40/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Central Global Bhd's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Central Global Bhd ranks #407 out of 1605 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This puts Central Global Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 9.46. Central Global Bhd's value of 38.62% is 308.2% above this benchmark. 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 Chemicals company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Chemicals companies is 9.46, based on 1,605 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. Central Global Bhd's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 38.62% is 308.2% 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 Central Global Bhd and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 9.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Central Global Bhd's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 38.62%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Central Global Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Central Global Bhd (XKLS:8052) has a current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 38.62%. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 38.62% and 308.2% above the Chemicals industry median of 9.46. Central Global Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 40/100. 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 Central Global Bhd (XKLS:8052), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 38.62% as of Jun. 2025. 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.

Central Global Bhd Business Description

Address Bandar Sri Permaisuri, Jalan 5/106, A5-06 Block A Plaza Dwi Tasik, Kuala Lumpur, MYS, 56000
Central Global Bhd is a manufacturer of industrial tapes and labels stock. These are provided for professional auto spray painting, packing, advertising applications, general labeling, and identification. The group's reportable segment comprises manufacturing and sale of self-adhesive label stocks and tapes, construction contracts, trading, and others. The adhesive tape products include masking tape, painter tape, foam tape, tissue tape, polyester tape, acrylic tape, cloth tape, and others. The construction segment derives majority revenue.
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