Central Global Bhd (XKLS:8052) ROCE %: 17.98% (As of Jun. 2025)


XKLS:8052 Central Global Bhd XKLS:8052
40 GF Score
Price RM0.87
GF Value RM0.30
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Central Global Bhd ROCE %?

Central Global Bhd XKLS:8052 -2.25% 40 ROCE % is 17.98% as of Jun. 2025. GuruFocus rates XKLS:8052 with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.30 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 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. Central Global Bhd's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was 17.98%.

Central Global Bhd  (XKLS:8052) 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.

Central Global Bhd ROCE % Related Terms

Central Global Bhd ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Central Global 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.

Central Global Bhd ROCE % Chart

Central Global Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.70 -10.52 -12.89 22.65 -29.59

Central Global Bhd Quarterly Data
Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25
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Central Global Bhd ROCE % Calculation

Central Global Bhd's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2023 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2023 )  (A: Dec. 2022 )(A: Dec. 2023 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2023 )  (A: Dec. 2022 )(A: Dec. 2023 )
=-32.177/( ( (189.51 - 85.931) + (237.127 - 123.223) )/ 2 )
=-32.177/( (103.579+113.904)/ 2 )
=-32.177/108.7415
=-29.59 %

Central Global Bhd's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Jun. 2025 )  (Q: Mar. 2025 )(Q: Jun. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Jun. 2025 )  (Q: Mar. 2025 )(Q: Jun. 2025 )
=29.612/( ( (308.834 - 156.477) + (400.435 - 223.321) )/ 2 )
=29.612/( ( 152.357 + 177.114 )/ 2 )
=29.612/164.7355
=17.98 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 2025) 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 17.98% mean?
Central Global Bhd (XKLS:8052) has a ROCE % of 17.98% as of Jun. 2025.
Is Central Global Bhd's ROCE % too high?
Central Global Bhd's current ROCE % is 17.98%. The Chemicals industry median ROCE % is 6.42. Central Global Bhd's value of 17.98% is 180.1% above this industry median. Overall, Central Global Bhd has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Central Global Bhd's ROCE % compare to LIN and SHW?
Central Global Bhd's ROCE % of 17.98% can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. The industry median ROCE % is 6.42. Central Global Bhd's value of 17.98% is 180.1% 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 Chemicals company?
The median ROCE % among Chemicals companies is 6.42, based on 1,589 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. Central Global Bhd's current ROCE % of 17.98% is 180.1% 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 Chemicals industry, the median ROCE % is 6.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Central Global Bhd's current ROCE % is 17.98%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Central Global Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Global Bhd (XKLS:8052) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.30, compared to a current price of RM0.87 — trading 190% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 17.98% and 180.1% above the Chemicals industry median of 6.42. Central Global Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 8 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 Central Global Bhd (XKLS:8052), the current ROCE % is 17.98% as of Jun. 2025. 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 Central Global Bhd (XKLS:8052) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Global Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM0.87 is trading 190% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.30. GuruFocus considers Central Global Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:8052:

  • ROCE %: 17.98%
  • GF Value™: RM0.30 vs. price of RM0.87 (190% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 40/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 180.1% above the Chemicals median

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:8052 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Central Global Bhd Business Description

Address Bandar Sri Permaisuri, Jalan 5/106, A5-06 Block A Plaza Dwi Tasik, Kuala Lumpur, MYS, 56000
Central Global Bhd is a manufacturer of industrial tapes and labels stock. These are provided for professional auto spray painting, packing, advertising applications, general labeling, and identification. The group's reportable segment comprises manufacturing and sale of self-adhesive label stocks and tapes, construction contracts, trading, and others. The adhesive tape products include masking tape, painter tape, foam tape, tissue tape, polyester tape, acrylic tape, cloth tape, and others. The construction segment derives majority revenue.
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