Scientex Bhd (XKLS:4731) ROC %: 8.96% (As of Apr. 2026)

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XKLS:4731 Scientex Bhd XKLS:4731
93 GF Score
Price RM3.70
GF Value RM4.31
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Scientex Bhd ROC %?

Scientex Bhd XKLS:4731 93 ROC % is 8.96% as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:4731 with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of RM4.31 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 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 %. Scientex Bhd's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 8.96%.

As of today (2026-07-21), Scientex Bhd's WACC % is 6.46%. Scientex Bhd's ROC % is 9.08% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Scientex Bhd generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment. It 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.


Scientex Bhd  (XKLS:4731) 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, Scientex Bhd's WACC % is 6.46%. Scientex Bhd's ROC % is 9.08% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Scientex Bhd generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment. It 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.


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.


Scientex Bhd ROC % Related Terms


Scientex Bhd ROC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Scientex 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.

Scientex Bhd ROC % Chart

Scientex Bhd Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
ROC %
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Scientex Bhd Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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Scientex Bhd ROC % Calculation

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

ROC % (A: Jul. 2025 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (A: Jul. 2024 ) + Invested Capital (A: Jul. 2025 ))/ count )
=724.287 * ( 1 - 23.14% )/( (5155.878 + 7197.981)/ 2 )
=556.6869882/6176.9295
=9.01 %

where

Invested Capital(A: Jul. 2024 )
=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))
=6153.629 - 745.393 - ( 252.358 - max(0, 1916.924 - 2398.644+252.358))
=5155.878

Invested Capital(A: Jul. 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))
=8068.957 - 785.591 - ( 445.614 - max(0, 2462.942 - 2548.327+445.614))
=7197.981

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

ROC % (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Jan. 2026 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Apr. 2026 ))/ count )
=811.016 * ( 1 - 24.27% )/( (6848.708 + 6867.373)/ 2 )
=614.1824168/6858.0405
=8.96 %

where

Invested Capital(Q: Jan. 2026 )
=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))
=7770.058 - 776.125 - ( 145.225 - max(0, 1991.709 - 2293.216+145.225))
=6848.708

Invested Capital(Q: Apr. 2026 )
=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))
=7835.06 - 812.655 - ( 155.032 - max(0, 2047.336 - 2356.67+155.032))
=6867.373

Note: The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Apr. 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 8.96% mean?
Scientex Bhd (XKLS:4731) has a ROC % of 8.96% as of Apr. 2026. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Scientex Bhd and its competitors.
Is Scientex Bhd's ROC % too high?
Scientex Bhd's current ROC % is 8.96%. The Packaging & Containers industry median ROC % is 4.25. Scientex Bhd's value of 8.96% is 110.8% above this industry median. Overall, Scientex Bhd has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Scientex Bhd's ROC % compare to SW and PKG?
Scientex Bhd's ROC % of 8.96% can be compared against companies in the Packaging & Containers industry. The industry median ROC % is 4.25. Scientex Bhd's value of 8.96% is 110.8% 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 % for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median ROC % among Packaging & Containers companies is 4.25, based on 397 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. Scientex Bhd's current ROC % of 8.96% is 110.8% 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 % 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 Scientex Bhd and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median ROC % is 4.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Scientex Bhd's current ROC % is 8.96%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Scientex Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scientex Bhd (XKLS:4731) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM4.31, compared to a current price of RM3.70 — trading 14.2% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC % is 8.96% and 110.8% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 4.25. Scientex Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROC % calculated?
ROC % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Scientex Bhd (XKLS:4731), the current ROC % is 8.96% as of Apr. 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 Scientex Bhd (XKLS:4731) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scientex Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM3.70 is trading 14.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM4.31. GuruFocus considers Scientex Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:4731:

  • ROC %: 8.96%
  • GF Value™: RM4.31 vs. price of RM3.70 (14.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 93/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 110.8% above the Packaging & Containers median

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:4731 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Scientex Bhd Business Description

Address No. 9, Persiaran Selangor, Seksyen 15, Shah Alam, SGR, MYS, 40200
Scientex Bhd manufactures and sells plastic products. The company also engages in property development. The firm's two segments are based on the product type. The packaging segment, which generates the majority of revenue, is mainly in the business of manufacturing, selling, and marketing various flexible plastic packaging products, which can be further categorized into industrial and consumer-based packaging products. The segment also sells plastic automotive interior components. The property development segment in the business of constructing and developing mainly affordable housing in Peninsular Malaysia. Geographically, the company operates in Malaysia, Japan, Korea, Indonesia, Australia, Singapore, Thailand, Europe, Philippines, Myanmar, USA, and Others.
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