Pertama Digital Bhd (XKLS:8532) ROCE %: -39.79% (As of Mar. 2026)

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What is Pertama Digital Bhd ROCE %?

Pertama Digital Bhd XKLS:8532 ROCE % is -39.79% as of Mar. 2026. The stock has 3 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. Pertama Digital Bhd's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -39.79%.

Pertama Digital Bhd  (XKLS:8532) 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.

Pertama Digital Bhd ROCE % Related Terms

Pertama Digital Bhd ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Pertama Digital 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.

Pertama Digital Bhd ROCE % Chart

Pertama Digital Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.70 -0.70 -13.27 -63.79 -6.21

Pertama Digital Bhd Quarterly Data
Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 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 2.61 1.50 -29.98 -104.78 -39.79

Pertama Digital Bhd ROCE % Calculation

Pertama Digital Bhd's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2024 )  (A: Dec. 2023 )(A: Dec. 2024 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2024 )  (A: Dec. 2023 )(A: Dec. 2024 )
=-0.939/( ( (185.641 - 169.93) + (212.314 - 197.8) )/ 2 )
=-0.939/( (15.711+14.514)/ 2 )
=-0.939/15.1125
=-6.21 %

Pertama Digital 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 )
=-2.376/( ( (195.363 - 189.334) + (202.676 - 196.762) )/ 2 )
=-2.376/( ( 6.029 + 5.914 )/ 2 )
=-2.376/5.9715
=-39.79 %

(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 -39.79% mean?
Pertama Digital Bhd (XKLS:8532) has a ROCE % of -39.79% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Pertama Digital Bhd's ROCE % too high?
Pertama Digital Bhd's current ROCE % is -39.79%.
How does Pertama Digital Bhd's ROCE % compare to CRM and SHOP?
Pertama Digital Bhd's ROCE % of -39.79% can be compared against companies in the Software industry. The industry median ROCE % is 5.33. 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 Software company?
The median ROCE % among Software companies is 5.33, based on 2,726 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 Software industry, the median ROCE % is 5.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pertama Digital Bhd's current ROCE % is -39.79%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pertama Digital Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Pertama Digital Bhd (XKLS:8532) has a current ROCE % of -39.79%. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.85, compared to a current price of RM0.10 — trading 94.9% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is -39.79%. 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 Pertama Digital Bhd (XKLS:8532), the current ROCE % is -39.79% 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.

Pertama Digital Bhd Business Description

Address No. 2, Jalan Kerinchi, Unit E-06-06 & E-06-07, Level 6, Tower 2, Menara Suezcap, KL Gateway, Gerbang Kerinchi Lesta, Wilayah Persekutuan, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 59200
Pertama Digital Bhd is an investment holding company in Malaysia. It operates in three reportable segments: Production and Sale of Fabric products; Mobile and digital solutions; and Investment. The company generates all of its revenue from Malaysia, and also has its presence in Singapore.