Astral Asia Bhd (XKLS:7054) ROCE %: -2.02% (As of Mar. 2026)


What is Astral Asia Bhd ROCE %?

Astral Asia Bhd XKLS:7054 ROCE % is -2.02% as of Mar. 2026. 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. Astral Asia Bhd's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -2.02%.

Astral Asia Bhd  (XKLS:7054) 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.

Astral Asia Bhd ROCE % Related Terms

Astral Asia Bhd ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Astral Asia 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.

Astral Asia Bhd ROCE % Chart

Astral Asia 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 -1.82 -0.37 -3.78 -0.63 -0.70

Astral Asia 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 -1.49 -0.70 1.87 -2.90 -2.02

Astral Asia Bhd ROCE % Calculation

Astral Asia 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 )
=-2.368/( ( (343.279 - 7.315) + (343.85 - 7.926) )/ 2 )
=-2.368/( (335.964+335.924)/ 2 )
=-2.368/335.944
=-0.70 %

Astral Asia 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 )
=-6.744/( ( (343.85 - 7.926) + (340.566 - 7.284) )/ 2 )
=-6.744/( ( 335.924 + 333.282 )/ 2 )
=-6.744/334.603
=-2.02 %

(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 -2.02% mean?
Astral Asia Bhd (XKLS:7054) has a ROCE % of -2.02% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Astral Asia Bhd's ROCE % too high?
Astral Asia Bhd's current ROCE % is -2.02%.
How does Astral Asia Bhd's ROCE % compare to ADM and BG?
Astral Asia Bhd's ROCE % of -2.02% can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. The industry median ROCE % is 8.78. 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 8.78, based on 1,933 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. 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 8.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Astral Asia Bhd's current ROCE % is -2.02%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Astral Asia Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Astral Asia Bhd (XKLS:7054) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.14, compared to a current price of RM0.10 — trading 28.6% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is -2.02%. 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 Astral Asia Bhd (XKLS:7054), the current ROCE % is -2.02% 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.

Astral Asia Bhd Business Description

Address Level 12, Menara TSR, No. 12, Jalan PJU 7/3, Mutiara Damansara, Petaling Jaya, SGR, MYS, 47810
Astral Asia Bhd is an investment holding company. The company is involved in the operation of oil palm estates, properties investment, property development and dormant. The company's segments include Investment segment engaged in investment holding; Property development and construction segment engaged in development and civil engineering and building construction; Plantation segment engaged in estate management and operations of oil palm estates; and Food and Beverage business segment engaged in Trading in food and beverage. The majority of the revenue is derived from the Plantation segment in Malaysia.