EPB Group Bhd (XKLS:0317) ROCE %: 2.26% (As of Mar. 2026)


XKLS:0317 EPB Group Bhd XKLS:0317
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What is EPB Group Bhd ROCE %?

EPB Group Bhd XKLS:0317 +1.96% 43 ROCE % is 2.26% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0317 with a GF Score™ of 43/100. The stock has 5 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. EPB Group Bhd's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.26%.

EPB Group Bhd  (XKLS:0317) 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.

EPB Group Bhd ROCE % Related Terms

EPB Group Bhd ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for EPB 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.

EPB Group Bhd ROCE % Chart

EPB Group Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 45.90 38.49 35.92 16.41 12.87

EPB Group Bhd Quarterly Data
Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
ROCE % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 12.93 12.33 16.46 7.89 2.26
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EPB Group Bhd ROCE % Calculation

EPB 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 )
=14.609/( ( (134.409 - 27.562) + (145.993 - 25.833) )/ 2 )
=14.609/( (106.847+120.16)/ 2 )
=14.609/113.5035
=12.87 %

EPB 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 )
=2.716/( ( (145.993 - 25.833) + (146.241 - 26.085) )/ 2 )
=2.716/( ( 120.16 + 120.156 )/ 2 )
=2.716/120.158
=2.26 %

(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 2.26% mean?
EPB Group Bhd (XKLS:0317) has a ROCE % of 2.26% as of Mar. 2026.
Is EPB Group Bhd's ROCE % too high?
EPB Group Bhd's current ROCE % is 2.26%. The Industrial Products industry median ROCE % is 7.10. EPB Group Bhd's value of 2.26% is 68.2% below this industry median. Overall, EPB Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 43/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does EPB Group Bhd's ROCE % compare to GEV and ETN?
EPB Group Bhd's ROCE % of 2.26% can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. The industry median ROCE % is 7.10. EPB Group Bhd's value of 2.26% is 68.2% 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 ROCE % for an Industrial Products company?
The median ROCE % among Industrial Products companies is 7.10, based on 3,032 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. EPB Group Bhd's current ROCE % of 2.26% is 68.2% 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Industrial Products industry, the median ROCE % is 7.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. EPB Group Bhd's current ROCE % is 2.26%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is EPB Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
EPB Group Bhd (XKLS:0317) has a current ROCE % of 2.26%. The current ROCE % is 2.26% and 68.2% below the Industrial Products industry median of 7.10. EPB Group 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 ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For EPB Group Bhd (XKLS:0317), the current ROCE % is 2.26% 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.

EPB Group Bhd Business Description

Address Jalan Perindustrian Bukit Minyak 18, PMT 1186, Taman Perindustrian Bukit Minyak, Penang Science Park, Ampat, Pulau Pinang, Simpang, PHG, MYS, 14100
EPB Group Bhd is a one-stop provider of food processing and packaging machinery solutions. It is involved in the design, customisation, fabrication, integration, and automation of production lines for food manufacturing and processing companies, based on customers' needs. Also involved in the trading of cellulose casings, as well as the manufacturing and trading of flexible packaging materials.
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