ELK-Desa Resources Bhd (XKLS:5228) ROCE %: 12.52% (As of Mar. 2026)

What is ELK-Desa Resources Bhd ROCE %?

ELK-Desa Resources Bhd XKLS:5228 85 ROCE % is 12.52% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5228 with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.41 (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. ELK-Desa Resources Bhd's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.52%.

ELK-Desa Resources Bhd (XKLS:5228) 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.

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ELK-Desa Resources Bhd ROCE % Historical Data

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ELK-Desa Resources Bhd ROCE % Calculation

ELK-Desa Resources Bhd's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %	=	EBIT	/	( (Capital Employed	+	Capital Employed)	/ count )
		(A: Mar. 2026 )		(A: Mar. 2025 )		(A: Mar. 2026 )
	=	EBIT	/	( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)	+	(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )	/ count )
		(A: Mar. 2026 )		(A: Mar. 2025 )		(A: Mar. 2026 )
	=	88.604	/	( ( (892.856 - 166.071)	+	(890.682 - 149.547) )	/ 2 )
	=	88.604	/	( (726.785	+	741.135)	/ 2 )
	=	88.604	/	733.96
	=	12.07 %

ELK-Desa Resources 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 )
	=	91.28	/	( ( (894.756 - 177.872)	+	(890.682 - 149.547) )	/ 2 )
	=	91.28	/	( ( 716.884	+	741.135 )	/ 2 )
	=	91.28	/	729.0095
	=	12.52 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

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What does a ROCE % of 12.52% mean?

ELK-Desa Resources Bhd (XKLS:5228) has a ROCE % of 12.52% as of Mar. 2026.

Is ELK-Desa Resources Bhd's ROCE % too high?

ELK-Desa Resources Bhd's current ROCE % is 12.52%. The Credit Services industry median ROCE % is 3.39. ELK-Desa Resources Bhd's value of 12.52% is 269.3% above this industry median. Overall, ELK-Desa Resources Bhd has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does ELK-Desa Resources Bhd's ROCE % compare to V and MA?

ELK-Desa Resources Bhd's ROCE % of 12.52% can be compared against companies in the Credit Services industry. The industry median ROCE % is 3.39. ELK-Desa Resources Bhd's value of 12.52% is 269.3% 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 Credit Services company?

The median ROCE % among Credit Services companies is 3.39, based on 417 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. ELK-Desa Resources Bhd's current ROCE % of 12.52% is 269.3% 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 Credit Services industry, the median ROCE % is 3.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ELK-Desa Resources Bhd's current ROCE % is 12.52%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is ELK-Desa Resources Bhd stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ELK-Desa Resources Bhd (XKLS:5228) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.41, compared to a current price of RM1.01 — trading 28.4% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 12.52% and 269.3% above the Credit Services industry median of 3.39. ELK-Desa Resources Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 ELK-Desa Resources Bhd (XKLS:5228), the current ROCE % is 12.52% 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 ELK-Desa Resources Bhd (XKLS:5228) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ELK-Desa Resources Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM1.01 is trading 28.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.41. GuruFocus considers ELK-Desa Resources Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5228:

ROCE %: 12.52%
GF Value™: RM1.41 vs. price of RM1.01 (28.4% below fair value)
GF Score™: 85/100 with 4 warning signs
Industry Position: 269.3% above the Credit Services median

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5228 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

ELK-Desa Resources Bhd Business Description

Industry Financial Services Credit Services

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Address No. 15 - 17, Jalan Brunei Utara, Off Jalan Pudu, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 55100

Website https://www.elk-desa.com.my

ELK-Desa Resources Bhd is a Malaysian company investment holding company. The company's business segments are Hire-purchase financing and other integrated services and the Trading of furniture. The Hire-purchase financing and other integrated services segment is involved in the business of hire-purchase financing for used motor vehicles as well as selling general insurance policies as an insurance agent and the Trading of furniture segment is involved in the business of trading, export, wholesaling, and manufacturing of furniture. The company earns the majority of its revenue from hire-purchase financing.

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