Wavefront Bhd (XKLS:8176) ROCE %: -0.43% (As of Mar. 2026)


XKLS:8176 Wavefront Bhd XKLS:8176
36 GF Score
Price RM0.12
GF Value RM0.23
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Wavefront Bhd ROCE %?

Wavefront Bhd XKLS:8176 -4.17% 36 ROCE % is -0.43% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:8176 with a GF Score™ of 36/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.23 (Possible Value Trap). 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. Wavefront Bhd's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -0.43%.

Wavefront Bhd  (XKLS:8176) 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.

Wavefront Bhd ROCE % Related Terms

Wavefront Bhd ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Wavefront 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.

Wavefront Bhd ROCE % Chart

Wavefront Bhd Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.33 -33.28 -18.11 0.42 -0.01

Wavefront 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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XKLS:8176
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Wavefront Bhd ROCE % Calculation

Wavefront Bhd's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Mar. 2026 )  (A: Mar. 2025 )(A: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Mar. 2026 )  (A: Mar. 2025 )(A: Mar. 2026 )
=-0.045/( ( (582.598 - 166) + (526.569 - 124.594) )/ 2 )
=-0.045/( (416.598+401.975)/ 2 )
=-0.045/409.2865
=-0.01 %

Wavefront 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 )
=-1.716/( ( (528.047 - 125.12) + (526.569 - 124.594) )/ 2 )
=-1.716/( ( 402.927 + 401.975 )/ 2 )
=-1.716/402.451
=-0.43 %

(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 -0.43% mean?
Wavefront Bhd (XKLS:8176) has a ROCE % of -0.43% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Wavefront Bhd's ROCE % too high?
Wavefront Bhd's current ROCE % is -0.43%. Overall, Wavefront Bhd has a GF Score™ of 36/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wavefront Bhd's ROCE % compare to APH and GLW?
Wavefront Bhd's ROCE % of -0.43% can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. The industry median ROCE % is 5.86. 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 Hardware company?
The median ROCE % among Hardware companies is 5.86, based on 2,445 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 Hardware industry, the median ROCE % is 5.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wavefront Bhd's current ROCE % is -0.43%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wavefront Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wavefront Bhd (XKLS:8176) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.23, compared to a current price of RM0.12 — trading 50% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is -0.43%. Wavefront Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 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 Wavefront Bhd (XKLS:8176), the current ROCE % is -0.43% 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 Wavefront Bhd (XKLS:8176) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wavefront Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.12 is trading 50% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.23. GuruFocus considers Wavefront Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:8176:

  • ROCE %: -0.43%
  • GF Value™: RM0.23 vs. price of RM0.12 (50% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 36/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:8176 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Wavefront Bhd Business Description

Address No. 6, Jalan Dewani 1, Kawasan Perindustrian Dewani, Johor Bahru, JHR, MYS, 81100
Wavefront Bhd is an investment holding company. The company is principally involved in the manufacturing and sales of precision plastic injection moulded parts, secondary process, sub-assembly, and full assembly of the finished products for the electronic industry, and is predominantly carried out in Malaysia.
36GF Score

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