Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd (XKLS:5126) ROCE %: 8.43% (As of Mar. 2026)

Author: Vera Yuan Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Director of Data and Quant Analytics at GuruFocus
Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Reviewed by: Charlie Tian Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Founder & CEO of GuruFocus
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.

XKLS:5126 Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd XKLS:5126
56 GF Score
Price RM5.15
GF Value RM3.25
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd ROCE %?

Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd XKLS:5126 +3.00% 56 ROCE % is 8.43% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5126 with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of RM3.25 (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. Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.43%.

Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd  (XKLS:5126) 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.

Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd ROCE % Related Terms

Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd ROCE % Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for Sarawak Oil Palms 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.

Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd ROCE % Chart

Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 20.04 17.13 10.57 14.32 14.30

Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 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 14.44 11.29 13.05 17.96 8.43
XKLS:5126
56GF Score
Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd XKLS:5126
ROCE % is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd ROCE % Calculation

Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=681.117/( ( (5211.209 - 603.21) + (5720.201 - 803.661) )/ 2 )
=681.117/( (4607.999+4916.54)/ 2 )
=681.117/4762.2695
=14.30 %

Sarawak Oil Palms 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 )
=417.444/( ( (5720.201 - 803.661) + (5820.73 - 837.184) )/ 2 )
=417.444/( ( 4916.54 + 4983.546 )/ 2 )
=417.444/4950.043
=8.43 %

(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 8.43% mean?
Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd (XKLS:5126) has a ROCE % of 8.43% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd's ROCE % too high?
Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd's current ROCE % is 8.43%. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median ROCE % is 8.79. Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd's value of 8.43% is 4% below this industry median. Overall, Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd's ROCE % compare to ADM and BG?
Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd's ROCE % of 8.43% can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. The industry median ROCE % is 8.79. Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd's value of 8.43% is 4% 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 a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median ROCE % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 8.79, based on 1,942 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. Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd's current ROCE % of 8.43% is 4% 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 Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median ROCE % is 8.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd's current ROCE % is 8.43%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd (XKLS:5126) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM3.25, compared to a current price of RM5.15 — trading 58.5% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 8.43% and 4% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 8.79. Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd (XKLS:5126), the current ROCE % is 8.43% 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 Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd (XKLS:5126) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM5.15 is trading 58.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM3.25. GuruFocus considers Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5126:

  • ROCE %: 8.43%
  • GF Value™: RM3.25 vs. price of RM5.15 (58.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 4% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5126 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd Business Description

Address No. 124-126, Jalan Bendahara, P.O. Box 547, Miri, SWK, MYS, 98000
Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd is a Malaysia-based company engaged in the principal activities of investment holding, cultivation of oil palms, and operations of palm oil mills. Its reportable segments are Oil palms and Property development. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Oil palms segment, which is engaged in the cultivation of oil palms, processing, refining, and trading of palm products. The Property development segment is involved in the development of residential and commercial properties. Geographically, the group derives maximum revenue from the Asia-Pacific region, followed by Malaysia, and other regions.
56GF Score

Get the complete analysis for XKLS:5126

ROCE % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

RM5.15
Price
RM3.25
GF Value