Hong Leong Industries Bhd (XKLS:3301) ROCE %: 33.99% (As of Mar. 2026)

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XKLS:3301 Hong Leong Industries Bhd XKLS:3301
82 GF Score
Price RM18.60
GF Value RM13.88
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Hong Leong Industries Bhd ROCE %?

Hong Leong Industries Bhd XKLS:3301 +0.98% 82 ROCE % is 33.99% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:3301 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of RM13.88 (Significantly Overvalued). 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. Hong Leong Industries Bhd's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 33.99%.

Hong Leong Industries Bhd  (XKLS:3301) 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.

Hong Leong Industries Bhd ROCE % Related Terms

Hong Leong Industries Bhd ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hong Leong Industries 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.

Hong Leong Industries Bhd ROCE % Chart

Hong Leong Industries Bhd Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
ROCE %
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Hong Leong Industries 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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Hong Leong Industries Bhd ROCE % Calculation

Hong Leong Industries Bhd's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Jun. 2025 )  (A: Jun. 2024 )(A: Jun. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Jun. 2025 )  (A: Jun. 2024 )(A: Jun. 2025 )
=866.794/( ( (2807.309 - 481.435) + (3241.424 - 599.827) )/ 2 )
=866.794/( (2325.874+2641.597)/ 2 )
=866.794/2483.7355
=34.90 %

Hong Leong Industries 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 )
=994.508/( ( (3533.619 - 590.242) + (3468.455 - 559.429) )/ 2 )
=994.508/( ( 2943.377 + 2909.026 )/ 2 )
=994.508/2926.2015
=33.99 %

(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 33.99% mean?
Hong Leong Industries Bhd (XKLS:3301) has a ROCE % of 33.99% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Hong Leong Industries Bhd's ROCE % too high?
Hong Leong Industries Bhd's current ROCE % is 33.99%. The Vehicles & Parts industry median ROCE % is 7.96. Hong Leong Industries Bhd's value of 33.99% is 327% above this industry median. Overall, Hong Leong Industries Bhd has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hong Leong Industries Bhd's ROCE % compare to TSLA and GM?
Hong Leong Industries Bhd's ROCE % of 33.99% can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry. The industry median ROCE % is 7.96. Hong Leong Industries Bhd's value of 33.99% is 327% 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median ROCE % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 7.96, based on 1,316 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. Hong Leong Industries Bhd's current ROCE % of 33.99% is 327% 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 Vehicles & Parts industry, the median ROCE % is 7.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hong Leong Industries Bhd's current ROCE % is 33.99%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hong Leong Industries Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hong Leong Industries Bhd (XKLS:3301) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM13.88, compared to a current price of RM18.60 — trading 34% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 33.99% and 327% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 7.96. Hong Leong Industries Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Hong Leong Industries Bhd (XKLS:3301), the current ROCE % is 33.99% 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 Hong Leong Industries Bhd (XKLS:3301) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hong Leong Industries Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM18.60 is trading 34% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM13.88. GuruFocus considers Hong Leong Industries Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:3301:

  • ROCE %: 33.99%
  • GF Value™: RM13.88 vs. price of RM18.60 (34% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 327% above the Vehicles & Parts median

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:3301 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Hong Leong Industries Bhd Business Description

Address Number 6, Jalan Damanlela, Level 31, Menara Hong Leong, Bukit Damansara, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 50490
Hong Leong Industries Bhd is a Malaysia-based investment holding company. Its only operating segment is Consumer products. Consumer products segment manufacture and sale of consumer products comprises motorcycles, spare parts and ceramic tiles. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Malaysia.
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