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Ekovest BhdXKLS:8877 -2.38%17 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 25.61% as of Mar. 2026, which is 73% below its 10-year median of 95.55. GuruFocus rates XKLS:8877 with a GF Score™ of 17/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.30 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,782 Construction companies, Ekovest Bhd ranks better than 76.99% 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. Ekovest Bhd's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 25.61%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ekovest Bhd's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:8877'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 18.71 Med: 95.55 Max: 512.93
Current: 51.19
During the past 13 years, Ekovest Bhd's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 512.93%. The lowest was 18.71%. And the median was 95.55%.
XKLS:8877's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 76.99% of 1782
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 19.6
vs XKLS:8877: 51.19
Ekovest Bhd's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was -17.20% per year.
Ekovest Bhd (XKLS:8877) 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.
Ekovest Bhd ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ekovest 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:8877 vs PWR, FIX, EME: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Ekovest 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.
Ekovest Bhd ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Ekovest Bhd's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ekovest 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 25.61% mean?
Ekovest Bhd (XKLS:8877) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 25.61% 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 Ekovest Bhd and its competitors. This is 73% below median its historical median of 95.55. Over the past decade, Ekovest Bhd's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 18.71 to 512.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Ekovest Bhd ranks #410 out of 1782 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 23%.
Is Ekovest Bhd's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Ekovest Bhd's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 25.61% is 73% below median its 10-year median of 95.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.71 to a high of 512.93. The Construction industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 19.60. Ekovest Bhd's value of 25.61% is 30.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ekovest Bhd ranks #410 out of 1782 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ekovest Bhd has a GF Score™ of 17/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ekovest Bhd's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Ekovest Bhd ranks #410 out of 1782 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Ekovest Bhd in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 19.60. Ekovest Bhd's value of 25.61% is 30.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Ekovest Bhd's own ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 18.71 to 512.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 95.55 vs. the industry median of 19.60, Ekovest 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. Ekovest Bhd's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 25.61% is 30.7% 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 Ekovest 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. Ekovest Bhd's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 25.61%, which is 73% below median its own 10-year median of 95.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ekovest Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ekovest Bhd (XKLS:8877) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.30, compared to a current price of RM0.21 — trading 31.7% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 25.61%, which is 73% below median its 10-year median of 95.55 and 30.7% above the Construction industry median of 19.60. Ekovest Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 17/100 with 5 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 Ekovest Bhd (XKLS:8877), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 25.61% 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 Ekovest Bhd (XKLS:8877) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ekovest Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.21 is trading 31.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.30.
GuruFocus considers Ekovest Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:8877:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 25.61% (73% below median its 10-year median of 95.55)
GF Value™: RM0.30 vs. price of RM0.21 (31.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 30.7% above the Construction median (#410 of 1782)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:8877 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ekovest Bhd is a Malaysia-based company principally engaged in investment holding and civil engineering and building works. The group's operating segments are business units that provide different products and services, including Construction operations, Property development, Toll Operations, Plantation, Food and beverages, Property investment, and Others. The group's operations are carried out in Malaysia, with the majority of revenue generated from Construction operations.
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