Kawan Food Bhd (XKLS:7216) ROCE %: 1.80% (As of Mar. 2026)


XKLS:7216 Kawan Food Bhd XKLS:7216
65 GF Score
Price RM0.81
GF Value RM1.33
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Kawan Food Bhd ROCE %?

Kawan Food Bhd XKLS:7216 65 ROCE % is 1.80% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7216 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.33 (Significantly Undervalued). 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. Kawan Food Bhd's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.80%.

Kawan Food Bhd  (XKLS:7216) 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.

Kawan Food Bhd ROCE % Related Terms

Kawan Food Bhd ROCE % Historical Data

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* 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.

Kawan Food Bhd ROCE % Chart

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

Kawan Food 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 )
=11.762/( ( (453.273 - 51.817) + (438.306 - 46.032) )/ 2 )
=11.762/( (401.456+392.274)/ 2 )
=11.762/396.865
=2.96 %

Kawan Food 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 )
=7.04/( ( (438.306 - 46.032) + (432.438 - 41.136) )/ 2 )
=7.04/( ( 392.274 + 391.302 )/ 2 )
=7.04/391.788
=1.80 %

(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 1.80% mean?
Kawan Food Bhd (XKLS:7216) has a ROCE % of 1.80% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Kawan Food Bhd's ROCE % too high?
Kawan Food Bhd's current ROCE % is 1.80%. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median ROCE % is 8.74. Kawan Food Bhd's value of 1.80% is 79.4% below this industry median. Overall, Kawan Food Bhd has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kawan Food Bhd's ROCE % compare to KHC and GIS?
Kawan Food Bhd's ROCE % of 1.80% can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. The industry median ROCE % is 8.74. Kawan Food Bhd's value of 1.80% is 79.4% 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 a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median ROCE % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 8.74, based on 1,936 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. Kawan Food Bhd's current ROCE % of 1.80% is 79.4% 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 Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median ROCE % is 8.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kawan Food Bhd's current ROCE % is 1.80%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kawan Food Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kawan Food Bhd (XKLS:7216) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.33, compared to a current price of RM0.81 — trading 39.5% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 1.80% and 79.4% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 8.74. Kawan Food Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 7 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 Kawan Food Bhd (XKLS:7216), the current ROCE % is 1.80% 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 Kawan Food Bhd (XKLS:7216) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kawan Food Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.81 is trading 39.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.33. GuruFocus considers Kawan Food Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:7216:

  • ROCE %: 1.80%
  • GF Value™: RM1.33 vs. price of RM0.81 (39.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 79.4% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7216 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Kawan Food Bhd Business Description

Address Lot 129351, Jalan Sungai Pinang 4/19, Taman Perindustrian Pulau Indah, Selangor Halal Hub, Fasa 2C, Pulau Indah, SGR, MYS, 42920
Kawan Food Bhd is engaged in manufacturing, sale, exporting, trading and distribution of frozen food products, investment property, investment holding activities, rental of trucks, beverage industry, specialises in manufacturing, trading, distributing, importing and exporting concentrated syrups of various flavors as well as frozen fruit juices and information technology. Geographically, the company derives its maximum revenue from Malaysia, North America, Rest of Asia, Europe, Oceania, and Africa. The manufacturing of frozen food products is carried out only in Malaysia.
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