Lay Hong Bhd (XKLS:9385) ROCE %: 5.66% (As of Mar. 2026)

What is Lay Hong Bhd ROCE %?

Lay Hong Bhd XKLS:9385 -2.13% 51 ROCE % is 5.66% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:9385 with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.31 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 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. Lay Hong Bhd's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.66%.

Lay Hong Bhd (XKLS:9385) 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.

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Lay Hong Bhd ROCE % Historical Data

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Lay Hong Bhd ROCE % Calculation

Lay Hong 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 )
	=	90.759	/	( ( (1099.236 - 266.235)	+	(1310.156 - 276.945) )	/ 2 )
	=	90.759	/	( (833.001	+	1033.211)	/ 2 )
	=	90.759	/	933.106
	=	9.73 %

Lay Hong 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 )
	=	53.828	/	( ( (1148.836 - 281.466)	+	(1310.156 - 276.945) )	/ 2 )
	=	53.828	/	( ( 867.37	+	1033.211 )	/ 2 )
	=	53.828	/	950.2905
	=	5.66 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

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What does a ROCE % of 5.66% mean?

Lay Hong Bhd (XKLS:9385) has a ROCE % of 5.66% as of Mar. 2026.

Is Lay Hong Bhd's ROCE % too high?

Lay Hong Bhd's current ROCE % is 5.66%. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median ROCE % is 8.78. Lay Hong Bhd's value of 5.66% is 35.5% below this industry median. Overall, Lay Hong Bhd has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Lay Hong Bhd's ROCE % compare to ADM and BG?

Lay Hong Bhd's ROCE % of 5.66% can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. The industry median ROCE % is 8.78. Lay Hong Bhd's value of 5.66% is 35.5% 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 8.78, based on 1,938 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. Lay Hong Bhd's current ROCE % of 5.66% is 35.5% 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 8.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lay Hong Bhd's current ROCE % is 5.66%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Lay Hong Bhd stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lay Hong Bhd (XKLS:9385) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.31, compared to a current price of RM0.23 — trading 25.8% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 5.66% and 35.5% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 8.78. Lay Hong Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 2 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 Lay Hong Bhd (XKLS:9385), the current ROCE % is 5.66% 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 Lay Hong Bhd (XKLS:9385) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lay Hong Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.23 is trading 25.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.31. GuruFocus considers Lay Hong Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:9385:

ROCE %: 5.66%
GF Value™: RM0.31 vs. price of RM0.23 (25.8% below fair value)
GF Score™: 51/100 with 2 warning signs
Industry Position: 35.5% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:9385 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Lay Hong Bhd Business Description

Industry Consumer Defensive Consumer Packaged Goods

Comparable Companies XKLS:2542 XKLS:5346 XKLS:0189 XKLS:7085 XKLS:7134 XKLS:8982 XKLS:9695 XKLS:0136 XKLS:0175 XKLS:0378 ADM SZSE:002714 BG TSN SZSE:300498 OSL:MOWI OSL:SALM XZIM:TANGANDA SZSE:300972 SZSE:000876

Address Jalan Empayar, Off Persiaran, No. 2 Level 10-12, Wisma Lay Hong, Sultan Ibrahim / KU1, Klang, SGR, MYS, 41150

Website http://www.layhong.com.my

Lay Hong Bhd is engaged in integrated livestock farming and Investment holding. The Company's three core businesses are Integrated livestock farming, Food manufacturing, and Retail business. It generates maximum revenue from the Integrated livestock farming segment that includes layer and broiler operations.

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