EP Manufacturing Bhd (XKLS:7773) ROCE %: 4.23% (As of Mar. 2026)


XKLS:7773 EP Manufacturing Bhd XKLS:7773
44 GF Score
Price RM0.43
GF Value RM0.48
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is EP Manufacturing Bhd ROCE %?

EP Manufacturing Bhd XKLS:7773 -1.15% 44 ROCE % is 4.23% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7773 with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.48 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 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. EP Manufacturing Bhd's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.23%.

EP Manufacturing Bhd  (XKLS:7773) 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.

EP Manufacturing Bhd ROCE % Related Terms

EP Manufacturing Bhd ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for EP Manufacturing 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.

EP Manufacturing Bhd ROCE % Chart

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

EP Manufacturing 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 )
=23.517/( ( (656.181 - 254.704) + (730.231 - 293.444) )/ 2 )
=23.517/( (401.477+436.787)/ 2 )
=23.517/419.132
=5.61 %

EP Manufacturing 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 )
=18.692/( ( (730.231 - 293.444) + (725.864 - 278.765) )/ 2 )
=18.692/( ( 436.787 + 447.099 )/ 2 )
=18.692/441.943
=4.23 %

(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 4.23% mean?
EP Manufacturing Bhd (XKLS:7773) has a ROCE % of 4.23% as of Mar. 2026.
Is EP Manufacturing Bhd's ROCE % too high?
EP Manufacturing Bhd's current ROCE % is 4.23%. The Vehicles & Parts industry median ROCE % is 7.94. EP Manufacturing Bhd's value of 4.23% is 46.7% below this industry median. Overall, EP Manufacturing Bhd has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does EP Manufacturing Bhd's ROCE % compare to ORLY and AZO?
EP Manufacturing Bhd's ROCE % of 4.23% can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry. The industry median ROCE % is 7.94. EP Manufacturing Bhd's value of 4.23% is 46.7% 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median ROCE % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 7.94, based on 1,319 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. EP Manufacturing Bhd's current ROCE % of 4.23% is 46.7% 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 Vehicles & Parts industry, the median ROCE % is 7.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. EP Manufacturing Bhd's current ROCE % is 4.23%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is EP Manufacturing Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EP Manufacturing Bhd (XKLS:7773) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.48, compared to a current price of RM0.43 — trading 10.4% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 4.23% and 46.7% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 7.94. EP Manufacturing Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 5 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 EP Manufacturing Bhd (XKLS:7773), the current ROCE % is 4.23% 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 EP Manufacturing Bhd (XKLS:7773) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EP Manufacturing Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.43 is trading 10.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.48. GuruFocus considers EP Manufacturing Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:7773:

  • ROCE %: 4.23%
  • GF Value™: RM0.48 vs. price of RM0.43 (10.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 44/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 46.7% below the Vehicles & Parts median

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7773 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

EP Manufacturing Bhd Business Description

Address Number 8 & 10, Jalan Jurutera U1/23, Seksyen U1, Kawasan Perindustrian Hicom Glenmarie, Hicom Glenmarie, Shah Alam, SGR, MYS, 40150
EP Manufacturing Bhd is an investment holding company. The company, along with its subsidiaries, operates in the Automotive sector. It includes the manufacturing of metal-based and plastic-based automotive components and the distribution of automotive parts. It supplies its products mainly to Honda, Perodua, Proton, KIA, Mazda, Proton, and Toyota. Its products include Inner Body Panels and Assemblies, Intake Air Fuel Modules, Chassis Assemblies, Fuel Rail Assemblies, Corner Modules, Automotive Accessories, Rear Axle Modules, Fuel Tank Modules, and other related products. It has operations in Malaysia and Saudi Arabia, with the majority of the revenue generated from Malaysia.
44GF Score

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