ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. Media Prima Bhd's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.15%.
As of today (2026-06-26), Media Prima Bhd's WACC % is 4.80%. Media Prima Bhd's ROC % is 2.83% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Media Prima Bhd earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.
Media Prima Bhd (XKLS:4502) 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, Media Prima Bhd's WACC % is 4.80%. Media Prima Bhd's ROC % is 2.83% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Media Prima 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.
Media Prima Bhd ROC % Related Terms
Media Prima Bhd ROC % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Media Prima 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.
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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.
Media Prima Bhd (XKLS:4502) has a ROC % of 1.15% as of Mar. 2026. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Media Prima Bhd and its competitors.
Is Media Prima Bhd's ROC % too high?
Media Prima Bhd's current ROC % is 1.15%. The Media - Diversified industry median ROC % is 1.41. Media Prima Bhd's value of 1.15% is 18.1% below this industry median. Overall, Media Prima Bhd has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Media Prima Bhd's ROC % compare to NFLX and DIS?
Media Prima Bhd's ROC % of 1.15% can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. The industry median ROC % is 1.41. Media Prima Bhd's value of 1.15% is 18.1% below 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 % for a Media - Diversified company?
The median ROC % among Media - Diversified companies is 1.41, based on 1,016 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. Media Prima Bhd's current ROC % of 1.15% is 18.1% below 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 % 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 Media Prima Bhd and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median ROC % is 1.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Media Prima Bhd's current ROC % is 1.15%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Media Prima Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Media Prima Bhd (XKLS:4502) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.37, compared to a current price of RM0.29 — trading 23% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC % is 1.15% and 18.1% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.41. Media Prima Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROC % calculated?
ROC % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Media Prima Bhd (XKLS:4502), the current ROC % is 1.15% 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 Media Prima Bhd (XKLS:4502) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Media Prima Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.29 is trading 23% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.37.
GuruFocus considers Media Prima Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:4502:
ROC %: 1.15%
GF Value™: RM0.37 vs. price of RM0.29 (23% below fair value)
Industry Position: 18.1% below the Media - Diversified median
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:4502 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Media Prima Bhd is an integrated media company. It is engaged in commercial television and radio broadcasting, publishing, editorial services, provision of internet-based online services, general media advertising, provision of advertising space and related production works, sale of programme rights, cable and streaming rights, content production, property management services, procurement services and other media industry-related services. The company owns free-to-air television stations namely TV3, 8TV, ntv7 and TV9. It manages its business in segments namely Omnia, Broadcasting, Outdoor Media, Print Media, Digital Media, and Home Shopping. The company's majority of the revenue is generated from the Omnia segment.
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