South Malaysia Industries Bhd (XKLS:4375) ROCE %: 4.84% (As of Mar. 2026)


XKLS:4375 South Malaysia Industries Bhd XKLS:4375
36 GF Score
Price RM0.21
GF Value RM0.36
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is South Malaysia Industries Bhd ROCE %?

South Malaysia Industries Bhd XKLS:4375 36 ROCE % is 4.84% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:4375 with a GF Score™ of 36/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.36 (Possible Value Trap). 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. South Malaysia Industries Bhd's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.84%.

South Malaysia Industries Bhd  (XKLS:4375) 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.

South Malaysia Industries Bhd ROCE % Related Terms

South Malaysia Industries Bhd ROCE % Historical Data

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* 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.

South Malaysia Industries Bhd ROCE % Chart

South Malaysia Industries Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Jun24
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -3.83 1.47 -0.14 -2.15 -1.36

South Malaysia Industries Bhd Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Sep23 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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -5.63 31.15 -2.32 -1.04 4.84
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South Malaysia Industries Bhd ROCE % Calculation

South Malaysia Industries Bhd's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2024 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Jun. 2024 )  (A: Dec. 2022 )(A: Jun. 2024 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Jun. 2024 )  (A: Dec. 2022 )(A: Jun. 2024 )
=-1.985/( ( (167.406 - 16.337) + (155.694 - 15.655) )/ 2 )
=-1.985/( (151.069+140.039)/ 2 )
=-1.985/145.554
=-1.36 %

South Malaysia 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 )
=6.864/( ( (157.095 - 15.825) + (157.771 - 15.425) )/ 2 )
=6.864/( ( 141.27 + 142.346 )/ 2 )
=6.864/141.808
=4.84 %

(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 4.84% mean?
South Malaysia Industries Bhd (XKLS:4375) has a ROCE % of 4.84% as of Mar. 2026.
Is South Malaysia Industries Bhd's ROCE % too high?
South Malaysia Industries Bhd's current ROCE % is 4.84%. The Industrial Products industry median ROCE % is 7.10. South Malaysia Industries Bhd's value of 4.84% is 31.8% below this industry median. Overall, South Malaysia Industries Bhd has a GF Score™ of 36/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does South Malaysia Industries Bhd's ROCE % compare to VRT and BE?
South Malaysia Industries Bhd's ROCE % of 4.84% can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. The industry median ROCE % is 7.10. South Malaysia Industries Bhd's value of 4.84% is 31.8% 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. South Malaysia Industries Bhd's current ROCE % of 4.84% is 31.8% 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. South Malaysia Industries Bhd's current ROCE % is 4.84%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is South Malaysia Industries Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, South Malaysia Industries Bhd (XKLS:4375) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.36, compared to a current price of RM0.21 — trading 43.1% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 4.84% and 31.8% below the Industrial Products industry median of 7.10. South Malaysia Industries Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 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 South Malaysia Industries Bhd (XKLS:4375), the current ROCE % is 4.84% 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 South Malaysia Industries Bhd (XKLS:4375) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, South Malaysia Industries Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.21 is trading 43.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.36. GuruFocus considers South Malaysia Industries Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:4375:

  • ROCE %: 4.84%
  • GF Value™: RM0.36 vs. price of RM0.21 (43.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 36/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 31.8% below the Industrial Products median

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:4375 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

South Malaysia Industries Bhd Business Description

Address No. 6, Lorong P. Ramlee, 13A Floor, Menara SMI, Wilayah Persekutuan, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 50250
South Malaysia Industries Bhd is principally engaged in investment holding, trading, property development and provision of management services. The company's reportable segments are: i) Property development: Develop and sale of residential and commercial properties, ii) Property & investment holding: Investment in properties, carpark operation and holding company, iii) Manufacturing and trading: Manufacture of assorted wires and trading. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Manufacturing and trading segment. Geographically, it predominantly operates in Malaysia.
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