Axiata Group Bhd (XKLS:6888) ROCE %: 8.51% (As of Mar. 2026)


XKLS:6888 Axiata Group Bhd XKLS:6888
65 GF Score
Price RM2.11
GF Value RM1.79
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Axiata Group Bhd ROCE %?

Axiata Group Bhd XKLS:6888 +1.44% 65 ROCE % is 8.51% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:6888 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.79 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 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. Axiata Group Bhd's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.51%.

Axiata Group Bhd  (XKLS:6888) 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.

Axiata Group Bhd ROCE % Related Terms

Axiata Group Bhd ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Axiata Group 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.

Axiata Group Bhd ROCE % Chart

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

Axiata Group 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 )
=1943.664/( ( (74355.931 - 16276.637) + (49768.373 - 13847.038) )/ 2 )
=1943.664/( (58079.294+35921.335)/ 2 )
=1943.664/47000.3145
=4.14 %

Axiata Group 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 )
=3127.86/( ( (49768.373 - 13847.038) + (49396.058 - 11830.717) )/ 2 )
=3127.86/( ( 35921.335 + 37565.341 )/ 2 )
=3127.86/36743.338
=8.51 %

(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 8.51% mean?
Axiata Group Bhd (XKLS:6888) has a ROCE % of 8.51% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Axiata Group Bhd's ROCE % too high?
Axiata Group Bhd's current ROCE % is 8.51%. The Telecommunication Services industry median ROCE % is 7.72. Axiata Group Bhd's value of 8.51% is 10.2% above this industry median. Overall, Axiata Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Axiata Group Bhd's ROCE % compare to TMUS and VZ?
Axiata Group Bhd's ROCE % of 8.51% can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services industry. The industry median ROCE % is 7.72. Axiata Group Bhd's value of 8.51% is 10.2% 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median ROCE % among Telecommunication Services companies is 7.72, based on 356 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. Axiata Group Bhd's current ROCE % of 8.51% is 10.2% 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 Telecommunication Services industry, the median ROCE % is 7.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Axiata Group Bhd's current ROCE % is 8.51%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Axiata Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Axiata Group Bhd (XKLS:6888) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.79, compared to a current price of RM2.11 — trading 17.9% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 8.51% and 10.2% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 7.72. Axiata Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 6 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 Axiata Group Bhd (XKLS:6888), the current ROCE % is 8.51% 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 Axiata Group Bhd (XKLS:6888) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Axiata Group Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM2.11 is trading 17.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.79. GuruFocus considers Axiata Group Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:6888:

  • ROCE %: 8.51%
  • GF Value™: RM1.79 vs. price of RM2.11 (17.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 10.2% above the Telecommunication Services median

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:6888 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Axiata Group Bhd Business Description

Other Exchanges AXXTF:USA
Address 9 Jalan Stesen Sentral 5, Level 30, Axiata Tower, Sentral, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 50470
Axiata Group Bhd is a telecommunications company. The business segment of the company is the Digital telco/Mobile segment, which includes the provision of mobile services and other services such as the provision of interconnect services, sale of devices, pay television transmission services, broadband services, digital business, and others; the Digital segment is engaged in the multimedia advertising, creative content, e-commerce enablement; Infrastructure segment is engaged in the provision of telecommunication infrastructure and related services; and Others comprise investment holding entities, financing entities and other operating companies providing other services including digital business and fibre optic transmission.
65GF Score

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