Malayan Cement Bhd (XKLS:3794) ROCE %: 15.16% (As of Mar. 2026)


XKLS:3794 Malayan Cement Bhd XKLS:3794
75 GF Score
Price RM6.41
GF Value RM5.51
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Malayan Cement Bhd ROCE %?

Malayan Cement Bhd XKLS:3794 +0.47% 75 ROCE % is 15.16% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:3794 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of RM5.51 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 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. Malayan Cement Bhd's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 15.16%.

Malayan Cement Bhd  (XKLS:3794) 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.

Malayan Cement Bhd ROCE % Related Terms

Malayan Cement Bhd ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Malayan Cement 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.

Malayan Cement Bhd ROCE % Chart

Malayan Cement Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
ROCE %
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Malayan Cement 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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Malayan Cement Bhd ROCE % Calculation

Malayan Cement 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 )
=1131.543/( ( (10690.072 - 1395.65) + (10717.194 - 1250.598) )/ 2 )
=1131.543/( (9294.422+9466.596)/ 2 )
=1131.543/9380.509
=12.06 %

Malayan Cement 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 )
=1503.872/( ( (11042.206 - 1218.301) + (11124.052 - 1105.116) )/ 2 )
=1503.872/( ( 9823.905 + 10018.936 )/ 2 )
=1503.872/9921.4205
=15.16 %

(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 15.16% mean?
Malayan Cement Bhd (XKLS:3794) has a ROCE % of 15.16% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Malayan Cement Bhd's ROCE % too high?
Malayan Cement Bhd's current ROCE % is 15.16%. The Building Materials industry median ROCE % is 6.00. Malayan Cement Bhd's value of 15.16% is 152.7% above this industry median. Overall, Malayan Cement Bhd has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Malayan Cement Bhd's ROCE % compare to CRH and VMC?
Malayan Cement Bhd's ROCE % of 15.16% can be compared against companies in the Building Materials industry. The industry median ROCE % is 6.00. Malayan Cement Bhd's value of 15.16% is 152.7% 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 Building Materials company?
The median ROCE % among Building Materials companies is 6.00, based on 406 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. Malayan Cement Bhd's current ROCE % of 15.16% is 152.7% 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 Building Materials industry, the median ROCE % is 6.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Malayan Cement Bhd's current ROCE % is 15.16%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Malayan Cement Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malayan Cement Bhd (XKLS:3794) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM5.51, compared to a current price of RM6.41 — trading 16.3% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 15.16% and 152.7% above the Building Materials industry median of 6.00. Malayan Cement Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 3 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 Malayan Cement Bhd (XKLS:3794), the current ROCE % is 15.16% 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 Malayan Cement Bhd (XKLS:3794) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malayan Cement Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM6.41 is trading 16.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM5.51. GuruFocus considers Malayan Cement Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:3794:

  • ROCE %: 15.16%
  • GF Value™: RM5.51 vs. price of RM6.41 (16.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 152.7% above the Building Materials median

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:3794 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Malayan Cement Bhd Business Description

Address 205 Jalan Bukit Bintang, 28th Floor, Menara YTL, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 55100
Malayan Cement Bhd is a cement and building materials group in Malaysia and Singapore. It is a producer of cement, ready-mixed concrete, drymix, and quarry products, which are used in the residential and commercial building industry and also have various applications in infrastructure and other industries. The company's operating divisions are Cement, and Aggregates and Concrete. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Cement segment which also includes its drymix and waste management business. Geographically, it derives key revenue from Malaysia and the rest from Singapore.
75GF Score

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