Kimlun Bhd (XKLS:5171) ROCE %: 8.48% (As of Mar. 2026)


XKLS:5171 Kimlun Corp Bhd XKLS:5171
74 GF Score
Price RM0.95
GF Value RM1.72
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Kimlun Bhd ROCE %?

Kimlun Bhd XKLS:5171 -2.07% 74 ROCE % is 8.48% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5171 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.72 (Possible Value Trap). 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. Kimlun Bhd's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.48%.

Kimlun Bhd  (XKLS:5171) 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.

Kimlun Bhd ROCE % Related Terms

Kimlun Bhd ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kimlun 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.

Kimlun Bhd ROCE % Chart

Kimlun Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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Kimlun 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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Kimlun Bhd ROCE % Calculation

Kimlun 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 )
=176.761/( ( (2064.579 - 996.521) + (2506.103 - 1256.668) )/ 2 )
=176.761/( (1068.058+1249.435)/ 2 )
=176.761/1158.7465
=15.25 %

Kimlun 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 )
=106.132/( ( (2506.103 - 1256.668) + (2551.34 - 1298.616) )/ 2 )
=106.132/( ( 1249.435 + 1252.724 )/ 2 )
=106.132/1251.0795
=8.48 %

(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 8.48% mean?
Kimlun Bhd (XKLS:5171) has a ROCE % of 8.48% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Kimlun Bhd's ROCE % too high?
Kimlun Bhd's current ROCE % is 8.48%. The Construction industry median ROCE % is 8.20. Kimlun Bhd's value of 8.48% is 3.4% above this industry median. Overall, Kimlun Bhd has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kimlun Bhd's ROCE % compare to PWR and FIX?
Kimlun Bhd's ROCE % of 8.48% can be compared against companies in the Construction industry. The industry median ROCE % is 8.20. Kimlun Bhd's value of 8.48% is 3.4% 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 Construction company?
The median ROCE % among Construction companies is 8.20, based on 1,749 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. Kimlun Bhd's current ROCE % of 8.48% is 3.4% 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 Construction industry, the median ROCE % is 8.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kimlun Bhd's current ROCE % is 8.48%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kimlun Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kimlun Bhd (XKLS:5171) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.72, compared to a current price of RM0.95 — trading 45.1% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 8.48% and 3.4% above the Construction industry median of 8.20. Kimlun Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Kimlun Bhd (XKLS:5171), the current ROCE % is 8.48% 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 Kimlun Bhd (XKLS:5171) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kimlun Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.95 is trading 45.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.72. GuruFocus considers Kimlun Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5171:

  • ROCE %: 8.48%
  • GF Value™: RM1.72 vs. price of RM0.95 (45.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 3.4% above the Construction median

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5171 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Kimlun Bhd Business Description

Address 106-108, Jalan Wong Ah Fook, Suite 19.06, Level 19, Johor Bahru City Square, Johor Bahru, JHR, MYS, 80000
Kimlun Corp Bhd is a Malaysia-based engineering and construction services provider company. It operates through four segments, namely Construction, Manufacturing and trading of construction materials, provision of quarry services, Investment holding, and Property development. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the construction segment. Geographically, the company earns its revenue in Malaysia and Singapore.
74GF Score

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