Leader Steel Holdings Bhd (XKLS:9881) ROCE %: -0.50% (As of Mar. 2026)

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XKLS:9881 Leader Steel Holdings Bhd XKLS:9881
45 GF Score
Price RM0.37
GF Value RM0.34
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Leader Steel Holdings Bhd ROCE %?

Leader Steel Holdings Bhd XKLS:9881 45 ROCE % is -0.50% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:9881 with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.34 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 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. Leader Steel Holdings Bhd's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -0.50%.

Leader Steel Holdings Bhd  (XKLS:9881) 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.

Leader Steel Holdings Bhd ROCE % Related Terms

Leader Steel Holdings Bhd ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Leader Steel Holdings 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.

Leader Steel Holdings Bhd ROCE % Chart

Leader Steel Holdings Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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Leader Steel Holdings Bhd Quarterly Data
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XKLS:9881
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Leader Steel Holdings Bhd XKLS:9881
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Leader Steel Holdings Bhd ROCE % Calculation

Leader Steel Holdings 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 )
=-1.998/( ( (461.484 - 65.135) + (441.96 - 52.055) )/ 2 )
=-1.998/( (396.349+389.905)/ 2 )
=-1.998/393.127
=-0.51 %

Leader Steel Holdings 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 )
=-1.936/( ( (441.96 - 52.055) + (503.808 - 115.589) )/ 2 )
=-1.936/( ( 389.905 + 388.219 )/ 2 )
=-1.936/389.062
=-0.50 %

(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 -0.50% mean?
Leader Steel Holdings Bhd (XKLS:9881) has a ROCE % of -0.50% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Leader Steel Holdings Bhd's ROCE % too high?
Leader Steel Holdings Bhd's current ROCE % is -0.50%. Overall, Leader Steel Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Leader Steel Holdings Bhd's ROCE % compare to NUE and STLD?
Leader Steel Holdings Bhd's ROCE % of -0.50% can be compared against companies in the Steel industry. The industry median ROCE % is 5.66. 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 Steel company?
The median ROCE % among Steel companies is 5.66, based on 620 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 Steel industry, the median ROCE % is 5.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Leader Steel Holdings Bhd's current ROCE % is -0.50%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Leader Steel Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Leader Steel Holdings Bhd (XKLS:9881) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.34, compared to a current price of RM0.37 — trading 8.8% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is -0.50%. Leader Steel Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 6 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 Leader Steel Holdings Bhd (XKLS:9881), the current ROCE % is -0.50% 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 Leader Steel Holdings Bhd (XKLS:9881) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Leader Steel Holdings Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM0.37 is trading 8.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.34. GuruFocus considers Leader Steel Holdings Bhd to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:9881:

  • ROCE %: -0.50%
  • GF Value™: RM0.34 vs. price of RM0.37 (8.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 45/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:9881 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Leader Steel Holdings Bhd Business Description

Address Wisma Leader Steel, Plot 85, Lorong Perusahaan Utama, Kawasan Perusahaan Bukit Tengah, Bukit Tengah, Seberang Prai Tengah, PNG, MYS, 14000
Leader Steel Holdings Bhd is an investment holding company. It is engaged in the business segment of Manufacturing, processing, and trading of steel and metal products and minerals. The group's steel and metal products include steel pipes and tubes, hollow sections, and steel flat bar, whereas the minerals include iron ore, manganese, mill scales, and slags. The company has two segments: the Steel segment and the Mineral segment. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the steel segment, which is engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of steel products. Geographically, the company operates in Malaysia, China, Hong Kong, Macau, the United Kingdom, and other countries, of which key revenue is generated from Malaysia.
45GF Score

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