Batu Kawan Bhd (XKLS:1899) ROCE %: 8.92% (As of Mar. 2026)


XKLS:1899 Batu Kawan Bhd XKLS:1899
59 GF Score
Price RM21.44
GF Value RM21.45
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Batu Kawan Bhd ROCE %?

Batu Kawan Bhd XKLS:1899 -0.19% 59 ROCE % is 8.92% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:1899 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of RM21.45 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 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. Batu Kawan Bhd's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.92%.

Batu Kawan Bhd  (XKLS:1899) 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.

Batu Kawan Bhd ROCE % Related Terms

Batu Kawan Bhd ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Batu Kawan 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.

Batu Kawan Bhd ROCE % Chart

Batu Kawan Bhd Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
ROCE %
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Batu Kawan 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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Batu Kawan Bhd ROCE % Calculation

Batu Kawan Bhd's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Sep. 2025 )  (A: Sep. 2024 )(A: Sep. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Sep. 2025 )  (A: Sep. 2024 )(A: Sep. 2025 )
=1865.64/( ( (32043.981 - 7116.368) + (33116.398 - 7825.419) )/ 2 )
=1865.64/( (24927.613+25290.979)/ 2 )
=1865.64/25109.296
=7.43 %

Batu Kawan 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 )
=2215.976/( ( (33676.326 - 9003.451) + (33344.675 - 8358.943) )/ 2 )
=2215.976/( ( 24672.875 + 24985.732 )/ 2 )
=2215.976/24829.3035
=8.92 %

(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 8.92% mean?
Batu Kawan Bhd (XKLS:1899) has a ROCE % of 8.92% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Batu Kawan Bhd's ROCE % too high?
Batu Kawan Bhd's current ROCE % is 8.92%. The Conglomerates industry median ROCE % is 6.90. Batu Kawan Bhd's value of 8.92% is 29.4% above this industry median. Overall, Batu Kawan Bhd has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Batu Kawan Bhd's ROCE % compare to HON and MMM?
Batu Kawan Bhd's ROCE % of 8.92% can be compared against companies in the Conglomerates industry. The industry median ROCE % is 6.90. Batu Kawan Bhd's value of 8.92% is 29.4% 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 Conglomerates company?
The median ROCE % among Conglomerates companies is 6.90, based on 556 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. Batu Kawan Bhd's current ROCE % of 8.92% is 29.4% 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 Conglomerates industry, the median ROCE % is 6.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Batu Kawan Bhd's current ROCE % is 8.92%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Batu Kawan Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Batu Kawan Bhd (XKLS:1899) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM21.45, compared to a current price of RM21.44 — trading 0% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 8.92% and 29.4% above the Conglomerates industry median of 6.90. Batu Kawan Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 7 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 Batu Kawan Bhd (XKLS:1899), the current ROCE % is 8.92% 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 Batu Kawan Bhd (XKLS:1899) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Batu Kawan Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM21.44 is trading 0% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM21.45. GuruFocus considers Batu Kawan Bhd to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:1899:

  • ROCE %: 8.92%
  • GF Value™: RM21.45 vs. price of RM21.44 (0% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 29.4% above the Conglomerates median

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:1899 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Batu Kawan Bhd Business Description

Address No. 1, Jalan S.P. Seenivasagam, Wisma Taiko, Ipoh, PRK, MYS, 30000
Batu Kawan Bhd is a holding company that focuses on harvesting palm trees and manufacturing and selling rubber and chemical products through its subsidiaries. The firm operates through four segments: plantation, manufacturing, property development, and investment holdings/others. The manufacturing segment generates majority revenue through selling a variety of chemical-based products, including oleochemicals, industrial amides, rubber gloves, and esters. The plantation segment generates the second portion of total revenue by cultivating and processing palm trees into both fresh fruit bunches and rubber products. Geographically, the firm operates in Asia, Europe, Americas, and Africa, with the majority of its revenue generated from Asian and European countries.
59GF Score

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