Wasco Bhd (XKLS:5142) ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: 5.17% (As of Mar. 2026)

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XKLS:5142 Wasco Bhd XKLS:5142
56 GF Score
Price RM0.73
GF Value RM0.91
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Wasco Bhd ROE % Adjusted to Book Value?

Wasco Bhd XKLS:5142 -1.35% 56 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 5.17% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5142 with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.91 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Wasco Bhd's ROE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.34%. Wasco Bhd's PB Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.84. Wasco Bhd's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.17%.


Wasco Bhd ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Related Terms


Wasco Bhd ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Wasco Bhd's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value can be seen below:

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Wasco Bhd ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Chart

Wasco Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -19.13 -1.30 15.48 21.04 25.89

Wasco Bhd Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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 18.25 17.57 17.94 35.29 5.17

XKLS:5142 vs SLB, BKR, HAL: ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Wasco Bhd's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % Adjusted to Book Value data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Wasco Bhd ROE % Adjusted to Book Value vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Wasco Bhd's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Wasco Bhd's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value falls into.


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Wasco Bhd ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Calculation

Wasco Bhd's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=17.09% / 0.66
=25.89%

Wasco Bhd's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=4.34% / 0.84
=5.17%

* 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.

What does a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 5.17% mean?
Wasco Bhd (XKLS:5142) has a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 5.17% as of Mar. 2026. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on Wasco Bhd and its competitors.
Is Wasco Bhd's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value too high?
Wasco Bhd's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 5.17%. Overall, Wasco Bhd has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wasco Bhd's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value compare to SLB and BKR?
Wasco Bhd's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 5.17% can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for an Oil & Gas company?
A good ROE % Adjusted to Book Value depends on the Oil & Gas industry context. However, ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value mean?
A high ROE % Adjusted to Book Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on Wasco Bhd and its competitors. Wasco Bhd's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 5.17%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wasco Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wasco Bhd (XKLS:5142) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.91, compared to a current price of RM0.73 — trading 19.8% below its estimated fair value. The current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 5.17%. Wasco Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROE % Adjusted to Book Value calculated?
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Wasco Bhd (XKLS:5142), the current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 5.17% 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 Wasco Bhd (XKLS:5142) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wasco Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.73 is trading 19.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.91. GuruFocus considers Wasco Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5142:

  • ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: 5.17%
  • GF Value™: RM0.91 vs. price of RM0.73 (19.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5142 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Wasco Bhd Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address The Gardens North Tower, Suite 19.01, Level 19, Mid Valley City, Lingkaran Syed Putra, Wilayah Persekutuan, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 59200
Wasco Bhd is engaged in the business of specialized pipe coating and corrosion protection services; Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) of gas compressors and process equipment, and provision of bioenergy services. Its segments include the Energy solutions services division; the Bioenergy services division; the Trading division; and Others. It derives the majority of its revenue from the Energy solutions services division that provides pipe coating, pipe manufacturing for the oil and gas industry, building and operating offshore/onshore field development facilities, and the provision of specialized equipment and services to the power generation, oleochemical, and petrochemical industries.
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