Velesto Energy Bhd (XKLS:5243) ROCE %: 6.30% (As of Mar. 2026)

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XKLS:5243 Velesto Energy Bhd XKLS:5243
59 GF Score
Price RM0.26
GF Value RM0.18
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Velesto Energy Bhd ROCE %?

Velesto Energy Bhd XKLS:5243 +2.00% 59 ROCE % is 6.30% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5243 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.18 (Significantly Overvalued). 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. Velesto Energy Bhd's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.30%.

Velesto Energy Bhd  (XKLS:5243) 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.

Velesto Energy Bhd ROCE % Related Terms

Velesto Energy Bhd ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Velesto Energy 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.

Velesto Energy Bhd ROCE % Chart

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

Velesto Energy 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 )
=245.203/( ( (3071.309 - 497.511) + (2833.124 - 433.851) )/ 2 )
=245.203/( (2573.798+2399.273)/ 2 )
=245.203/2486.5355
=9.86 %

Velesto Energy 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 )
=151.824/( ( (2833.124 - 433.851) + (2800.486 - 376.241) )/ 2 )
=151.824/( ( 2399.273 + 2424.245 )/ 2 )
=151.824/2411.759
=6.30 %

(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 6.30% mean?
Velesto Energy Bhd (XKLS:5243) has a ROCE % of 6.30% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Velesto Energy Bhd's ROCE % too high?
Velesto Energy Bhd's current ROCE % is 6.30%. The Oil & Gas industry median ROCE % is 6.88. Velesto Energy Bhd's value of 6.30% is 8.4% below this industry median. Overall, Velesto Energy Bhd has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Velesto Energy Bhd's ROCE % compare to NE and RIG?
Velesto Energy Bhd's ROCE % of 6.30% can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. The industry median ROCE % is 6.88. Velesto Energy Bhd's value of 6.30% is 8.4% 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median ROCE % among Oil & Gas companies is 6.88, based on 977 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. Velesto Energy Bhd's current ROCE % of 6.30% is 8.4% 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 Oil & Gas industry, the median ROCE % is 6.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Velesto Energy Bhd's current ROCE % is 6.30%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Velesto Energy Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Velesto Energy Bhd (XKLS:5243) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.18, compared to a current price of RM0.26 — trading 41.7% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 6.30% and 8.4% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 6.88. Velesto Energy Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Velesto Energy Bhd (XKLS:5243), the current ROCE % is 6.30% 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 Velesto Energy Bhd (XKLS:5243) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Velesto Energy Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM0.26 is trading 41.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.18. GuruFocus considers Velesto Energy Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5243:

  • ROCE %: 6.30%
  • GF Value™: RM0.18 vs. price of RM0.26 (41.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 8.4% below the Oil & Gas median

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5243 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Velesto Energy Bhd Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address Jalan Stesen Sentral 5, Level 18, Block 3A, Plaza Sentral, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 50470
Velesto Energy Bhd is a Malaysia-based company that provides services to the oil and gas industry. It is engaged in the provision of drilling services for exploration, development, and production wells and workover services to the upstream sector of the oil and gas industry. It is also engaged in the provision of threading, inspection, and repair services for Oil Country Tubular Goods in Malaysia and overseas. The company operates under two segments, namely drilling services and others. The company has a geographical presence in Malaysia and other countries.
59GF Score

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