Sime Darby Bhd (XKLS:4197) ROCE %: 13.41% (As of Mar. 2026)

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XKLS:4197 Sime Darby Bhd XKLS:4197
87 GF Score
Price RM2.10
GF Value RM2.48
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Sime Darby Bhd ROCE %?

Sime Darby Bhd XKLS:4197 -0.94% 87 ROCE % is 13.41% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:4197 with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of RM2.48 (Modestly Undervalued). 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. Sime Darby Bhd's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 13.41%.

Sime Darby Bhd  (XKLS:4197) 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.

Sime Darby Bhd ROCE % Related Terms

Sime Darby Bhd ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sime Darby 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.

Sime Darby Bhd ROCE % Chart

Sime Darby Bhd Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
ROCE %
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Sime Darby 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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Sime Darby Bhd ROCE % Calculation

Sime Darby 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 )
=3698/( ( (51822 - 19820) + (47388 - 15527) )/ 2 )
=3698/( (32002+31861)/ 2 )
=3698/31931.5
=11.58 %

Sime Darby 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 )
=4088/( ( (46293 - 16018) + (45751 - 15036) )/ 2 )
=4088/( ( 30275 + 30715 )/ 2 )
=4088/30495
=13.41 %

(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 13.41% mean?
Sime Darby Bhd (XKLS:4197) has a ROCE % of 13.41% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Sime Darby Bhd's ROCE % too high?
Sime Darby Bhd's current ROCE % is 13.41%. The Vehicles & Parts industry median ROCE % is 7.96. Sime Darby Bhd's value of 13.41% is 68.5% above this industry median. Overall, Sime Darby Bhd has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sime Darby Bhd's ROCE % compare to TSLA and GM?
Sime Darby Bhd's ROCE % of 13.41% can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry. The industry median ROCE % is 7.96. Sime Darby Bhd's value of 13.41% is 68.5% 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 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. Sime Darby Bhd's current ROCE % of 13.41% is 68.5% 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 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. Sime Darby Bhd's current ROCE % is 13.41%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sime Darby Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sime Darby Bhd (XKLS:4197) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM2.48, compared to a current price of RM2.10 — trading 15.3% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 13.41% and 68.5% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 7.96. Sime Darby Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 Sime Darby Bhd (XKLS:4197), the current ROCE % is 13.41% 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 Sime Darby Bhd (XKLS:4197) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sime Darby Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM2.10 is trading 15.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM2.48. GuruFocus considers Sime Darby Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:4197:

  • ROCE %: 13.41%
  • GF Value™: RM2.48 vs. price of RM2.10 (15.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 68.5% above the Vehicles & Parts median

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:4197 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Sime Darby Bhd Business Description

Address Jalan PJU 1A/2, Level 9, Menara Sime, Oasis Corporate Park, Ara Damansara, Darul Ehsan, Petaling Jaya, SGR, MYS, 47301
Sime Darby Bhd is a Malaysia-based investment holding company. It organizes itself into four segments, based on business type: motors, industrial, UMW, Corporate, and others. Its industrial segment, the majority revenue-generating segment, offers sales, rentals, and servicing of equipment, while the motors segment focuses on vehicle assembly, distribution, and related after-sales services. The company operates principally in the Asia-Pacific region, particularly Malaysia, with additional presence in markets in several countries through its subsidiaries and regional operations. Its business model emphasizes expanding its footprint in key sectors and leveraging established brands to capture growth across multiple geographic markets.
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