Kelington Group Bhd (XKLS:0151) ROCE %: 23.39% (As of Mar. 2026)


XKLS:0151 Kelington Group Bhd XKLS:0151
78 GF Score
Price RM7.81
GF Value RM2.76
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Kelington Group Bhd ROCE %?

Kelington Group Bhd XKLS:0151 -1.64% 78 ROCE % is 23.39% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0151 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of RM2.76 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. Kelington Group Bhd's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 23.39%.

Kelington Group Bhd  (XKLS:0151) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

Kelington Group Bhd ROCE % Related Terms

Kelington Group Bhd ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kelington Group Bhd's ROCE % 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.

Kelington Group Bhd ROCE % Chart

Kelington Group Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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Kelington Group Bhd Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Kelington Group Bhd ROCE % Calculation

Kelington Group Bhd's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=198.055/( ( (1150.185 - 585.553) + (1391.083 - 688.311) )/ 2 )
=198.055/( (564.632+702.772)/ 2 )
=198.055/633.702
=31.25 %

Kelington Group Bhd's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=165.252/( ( (1391.083 - 688.311) + (1346.557 - 636.049) )/ 2 )
=165.252/( ( 702.772 + 710.508 )/ 2 )
=165.252/706.64
=23.39 %

(1) 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROCE % →
What does a ROCE % of 23.39% mean?
Kelington Group Bhd (XKLS:0151) has a ROCE % of 23.39% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Kelington Group Bhd's ROCE % too high?
Kelington Group Bhd's current ROCE % is 23.39%. The Construction industry median ROCE % is 8.22. Kelington Group Bhd's value of 23.39% is 184.5% above this industry median. Overall, Kelington Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kelington Group Bhd's ROCE % compare to PWR and FIX?
Kelington Group Bhd's ROCE % of 23.39% can be compared against companies in the Construction industry. The industry median ROCE % is 8.22. Kelington Group Bhd's value of 23.39% is 184.5% 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 ROCE % for a Construction company?
The median ROCE % among Construction companies is 8.22, based on 1,754 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kelington Group Bhd's current ROCE % of 23.39% is 184.5% 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Construction industry, the median ROCE % is 8.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kelington Group Bhd's current ROCE % is 23.39%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kelington Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kelington Group Bhd (XKLS:0151) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM2.76, compared to a current price of RM7.81 — trading 183% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 23.39% and 184.5% above the Construction industry median of 8.22. Kelington Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kelington Group Bhd (XKLS:0151), the current ROCE % is 23.39% 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 Kelington Group Bhd (XKLS:0151) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kelington Group Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM7.81 is trading 183% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM2.76. GuruFocus considers Kelington Group Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:0151:

  • ROCE %: 23.39%
  • GF Value™: RM2.76 vs. price of RM7.81 (183% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 184.5% above the Construction median

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0151 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Kelington Group Bhd Business Description

Address 3, Jalan Astaka U8/83, Seksyen U8, Bukit Jelutong Industrial Park, Shah Alam, SGR, MYS, 40150
Kelington Group Bhd is engaged in the businesses of investment holding, providing engineering services, construction, and general trading. The company's segments include the Industrial gases segment - involved in the manufacturing and trading of industrial and specialty gases, facility fees and leasing of tanks, and undertaking project-related activities associated with industrial gases. Engineering segment - involved in the provision of engineering services, construction activities, and manufacturing and trading of engineering equipment and materials for contracts; and Investment holding segment - involved in group-level corporate services. The majority revenue is from Engineering Segment.
78GF Score

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