Scientex Bhd (XKLS:4731) ROCE %: 14.26% (As of Apr. 2026)

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XKLS:4731 Scientex Bhd XKLS:4731
93 GF Score
Price RM3.70
GF Value RM4.31
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Scientex Bhd ROCE %?

Scientex Bhd XKLS:4731 93 ROCE % is 14.26% as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:4731 with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of RM4.31 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 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. Scientex Bhd's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 14.26%.

Scientex Bhd  (XKLS:4731) 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.

Scientex Bhd ROCE % Related Terms

Scientex Bhd ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Scientex 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.

Scientex Bhd ROCE % Chart

Scientex Bhd Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
ROCE %
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Scientex Bhd Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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Scientex Bhd ROCE % Calculation

Scientex Bhd's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Jul. 2025 )  (A: Jul. 2024 )(A: Jul. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Jul. 2025 )  (A: Jul. 2024 )(A: Jul. 2025 )
=757.744/( ( (6153.629 - 1916.924) + (8068.957 - 2462.942) )/ 2 )
=757.744/( (4236.705+5606.015)/ 2 )
=757.744/4921.36
=15.40 %

Scientex Bhd's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Apr. 2026 )  (Q: Jan. 2026 )(Q: Apr. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Apr. 2026 )  (Q: Jan. 2026 )(Q: Apr. 2026 )
=824.708/( ( (7770.058 - 1991.709) + (7835.06 - 2047.336) )/ 2 )
=824.708/( ( 5778.349 + 5787.724 )/ 2 )
=824.708/5783.0365
=14.26 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Apr. 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 14.26% mean?
Scientex Bhd (XKLS:4731) has a ROCE % of 14.26% as of Apr. 2026.
Is Scientex Bhd's ROCE % too high?
Scientex Bhd's current ROCE % is 14.26%. The Packaging & Containers industry median ROCE % is 7.15. Scientex Bhd's value of 14.26% is 99.4% above this industry median. Overall, Scientex Bhd has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Scientex Bhd's ROCE % compare to SW and PKG?
Scientex Bhd's ROCE % of 14.26% can be compared against companies in the Packaging & Containers industry. The industry median ROCE % is 7.15. Scientex Bhd's value of 14.26% is 99.4% 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median ROCE % among Packaging & Containers companies is 7.15, based on 393 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. Scientex Bhd's current ROCE % of 14.26% is 99.4% 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 Packaging & Containers industry, the median ROCE % is 7.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Scientex Bhd's current ROCE % is 14.26%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Scientex Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scientex Bhd (XKLS:4731) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM4.31, compared to a current price of RM3.70 — trading 14.2% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 14.26% and 99.4% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 7.15. Scientex Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 4 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 Scientex Bhd (XKLS:4731), the current ROCE % is 14.26% as of Apr. 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 Scientex Bhd (XKLS:4731) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scientex Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM3.70 is trading 14.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM4.31. GuruFocus considers Scientex Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:4731:

  • ROCE %: 14.26%
  • GF Value™: RM4.31 vs. price of RM3.70 (14.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 93/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 99.4% above the Packaging & Containers median

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:4731 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Scientex Bhd Business Description

Address No. 9, Persiaran Selangor, Seksyen 15, Shah Alam, SGR, MYS, 40200
Scientex Bhd manufactures and sells plastic products. The company also engages in property development. The firm's two segments are based on the product type. The packaging segment, which generates the majority of revenue, is mainly in the business of manufacturing, selling, and marketing various flexible plastic packaging products, which can be further categorized into industrial and consumer-based packaging products. The segment also sells plastic automotive interior components. The property development segment in the business of constructing and developing mainly affordable housing in Peninsular Malaysia. Geographically, the company operates in Malaysia, Japan, Korea, Indonesia, Australia, Singapore, Thailand, Europe, Philippines, Myanmar, USA, and Others.
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