Ecoscience International Bhd (XKLS:0255) ROC %: -15.67% (As of Mar. 2026)

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XKLS:0255 Ecoscience International Bhd XKLS:0255
38 GF Score
Price RM0.14
GF Value RM0.27
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Ecoscience International Bhd ROC %?

Ecoscience International Bhd XKLS:0255 +12.00% 38 ROC % is -15.67% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0255 with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.27 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. Ecoscience International Bhd's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -15.67%.

As of today (2026-07-14), Ecoscience International Bhd's WACC % is 6.35%. Ecoscience International Bhd's ROC % is 4.30% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Ecoscience International Bhd earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.


Ecoscience International Bhd  (XKLS:0255) ROC % Explanation

ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. The reason book values of debt and equity are used is because the book values are the capital the company received when issuing the debt or receiving the equity investments.

There are four key components to this definition. The first is the use of operating income or EBIT rather than net income in the numerator. The second is the tax adjustment to this operating income or EBIT, computed as a hypothetical tax based on an effective or marginal tax rate. The third is the use of book values for invested capital, rather than market values. The final is the timing difference; the capital invested is from the end of the prior year whereas the operating income or EBIT is the current year's number.

Why is ROC % important?

Because it costs money to raise capital. A firm that generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment is earning excess returns. A firm that expects to continue generating positive excess returns on new investments in the future will see its value increase as growth increases, whereas a firm that earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital will destroy value as it grows.

As of today, Ecoscience International Bhd's WACC % is 6.35%. Ecoscience International Bhd's ROC % is 4.30% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Ecoscience International Bhd earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.


Be Aware

Like ROE % and ROA %, ROC % is calculated with only 12 months of data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.


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Ecoscience International Bhd ROC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ecoscience International Bhd's ROC % 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.

Ecoscience International Bhd ROC % Chart

Ecoscience International Bhd Annual Data
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ROC %
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Ecoscience International Bhd Quarterly Data
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Ecoscience International Bhd ROC % Calculation

Ecoscience International Bhd's annualized Return on Capital (ROC %) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROC % (A: Dec. 2025 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Invested Capital (A: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=3.854 * ( 1 - 0% )/( (96.227 + 114.942)/ 2 )
=3.854/105.5845
=3.65 %

where

Invested Capital(A: Dec. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=163.677 - 32.024 - ( 16.711 - max(0, 108.493 - 133.334+16.711))
=114.942

Ecoscience International Bhd's annualized Return on Capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=-16.948 * ( 1 - 0% )/( (114.942 + 101.37)/ 2 )
=-16.948/108.156
=-15.67 %

where

Invested Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=163.677 - 32.024 - ( 16.711 - max(0, 108.493 - 133.334+16.711))
=114.942

Note: The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) data. The tax rate is limited to between 0% and 100%.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROC % →
What does a ROC % of -15.67% mean?
Ecoscience International Bhd (XKLS:0255) has a ROC % of -15.67% as of Mar. 2026. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Ecoscience International Bhd and its competitors.
Is Ecoscience International Bhd's ROC % too high?
Ecoscience International Bhd's current ROC % is -15.67%. Overall, Ecoscience International Bhd has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ecoscience International Bhd's ROC % compare to PWR and FIX?
Ecoscience International Bhd's ROC % of -15.67% can be compared against companies in the Construction industry. The industry median ROC % is 4.67. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROC % for a Construction company?
The median ROC % among Construction companies is 4.67, based on 1,753 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROC % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROC % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high ROC % mean?
A high ROC % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Ecoscience International Bhd and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median ROC % is 4.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ecoscience International Bhd's current ROC % is -15.67%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ecoscience International Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ecoscience International Bhd (XKLS:0255) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.27, compared to a current price of RM0.14 — trading 48.1% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC % is -15.67%. Ecoscience International Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROC % calculated?
ROC % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ecoscience International Bhd (XKLS:0255), the current ROC % is -15.67% 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 Ecoscience International Bhd (XKLS:0255) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ecoscience International Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.14 is trading 48.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.27. GuruFocus considers Ecoscience International Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:0255:

  • ROC %: -15.67%
  • GF Value™: RM0.27 vs. price of RM0.14 (48.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 38/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0255 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Ecoscience International Bhd Business Description

Address PLO 555, Jalan Keluli 8, Pasir Gudang Industrial Estate, Pasir Gudang, JHR, MYS, 81700
Ecoscience International Bhd is a one-stop solution provider for the construction of palm oil mills and supporting facilities, and the fabrication of equipment. The core activities of the company are the construction of plants, which are mainly palm oil mills and facilities, supported by in-house fabrication of equipment. Other complementary activities include the supply of materials and equipment, spare parts, and the provision of maintenance services. The company's reportable segments are as follows which includes Construction of Plants and Facilities Segment, Fabrication of Equipment Segment, Supply of Materials and Equipment, and Others. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Construction of Plants and Facilities Segment in the Malaysia region itself.
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