Ecoscience International Bhd (XKLS:0255) ROE %: -28.86% (As of Mar. 2026)

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XKLS:0255 Ecoscience International Bhd XKLS:0255
38 GF Score
Price RM0.14
GF Value RM0.27
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Ecoscience International Bhd ROE %?

Ecoscience International Bhd XKLS:0255 +12.00% 38 ROE % is -28.86% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0255 with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.27 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,744 Construction companies, Ecoscience International Bhd ranks worse than 51.61% on this metric.

ROE % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Stockholders Equity over a certain period of time. Ecoscience International Bhd's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-13.8 Mil. Ecoscience International Bhd's average Total Stockholders Equity over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM47.8 Mil. Therefore, Ecoscience International Bhd's annualized ROE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -28.86%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Ecoscience International Bhd's ROE % or its related term are showing as below:

XKLS:0255' s ROE % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -43.47   Med: 7.98   Max: 28.87
Current: 6.36

During the past 8 years, Ecoscience International Bhd's highest ROE % was 28.87%. The lowest was -43.47%. And the median was 7.98%.

XKLS:0255's ROE % is ranked worse than
51.61% of 1744 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 6.705 vs XKLS:0255: 6.36

Ecoscience International Bhd  (XKLS:0255) ROE % Explanation

ROE % measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' equity (also known as net assets or assets minus liabilities). ROE % shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. ROE %s between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.

The factors that affect a company's ROE % can be illustrated with the three-step DuPont Analysis:

ROE %(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Net Income/Total Stockholders Equity
=-13.788/47.781
=(Net Income / Revenue )*(Revenue / Total Assets)*(Total Assets / Total Stockholders Equity)
=(-13.788 / 128.536)*(128.536 / 159.9935)*(159.9935 / 47.781)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover*Equity Multiplier
=-10.73 %*0.8034*3.3485
=ROA %*Equity Multiplier
=-8.62 %*3.3485
=-28.86 %

With this breakdown, it is clear that if a company grows its Net Profit Margin, its Asset Turnover, or its Leverage, it can grow its ROE %.

The factors that affect a company's ROE % can also be illustrated with the five-step DuPont Analysis:

ROE %(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Net Income/Total Stockholders Equity
=-13.788/47.781
=(Net Income / Pre-Tax Income) * (Pre-Tax Income / Operating Income) * (Operating Income / Revenue) * (Revenue / Total Assets) * (Total Assets / Total Stockholders Equity)
= (-13.788 / -13.788) * (-13.788 / -16.948) * (-16.948 / 128.536) * (128.536 / 159.9935) * (159.9935 / 47.781)
= Tax Burden * Interest Burden * Operating Margin % * Asset Turnover * Equity Multiplier
= 1 * 0.8135 * -13.19 % * 0.8034 * 3.3485
=-28.86 %

Note: The net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) revenue data. The same rule applies to Pre-Tax Income and Operating Income.
* In the five-step DuPont Analysis, Operating Income is only available for non-financial companies. Thus, for Insurance companies, we use EBIT as a substitution of Operating Income. For Banks, both Operating Income and EBIT is unavailable. Thus we combined Interest Burden and Operating Margin % into Pretax Margin %, and the DuPont Analysis is divided into four components instead.

* 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.


Be Aware

Net Income is used.

Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the equity multiplier when investing in high ROE % companies. Like ROA %, ROE % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.

Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their ROE %s can be extremely high.


Ecoscience International Bhd ROE % Related Terms


Ecoscience International Bhd ROE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ecoscience International Bhd's ROE % 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.

Ecoscience International Bhd ROE % Chart

Ecoscience International Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 14.52 -14.21 -13.14 -43.47 2.85

Ecoscience International Bhd Quarterly Data
Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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XKLS:0255 vs PWR, FIX, EME: ROE % Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Ecoscience International Bhd's ROE %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % 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.


Ecoscience International Bhd ROE % vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Ecoscience International Bhd's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ecoscience International Bhd's ROE % falls into.


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Ecoscience International Bhd ROE % Calculation

Ecoscience International Bhd's annualized ROE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

ROE %=Net Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/( (Total Stockholders Equity (A: Dec. 2024 )+Total Stockholders Equity (A: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=1.398/( (48.315+49.658)/ 2 )
=1.398/48.9865
=2.85 %

Ecoscience International Bhd's annualized ROE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

ROE %=Net Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/( (Total Stockholders Equity (Q: Dec. 2025 )+Total Stockholders Equity (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=-13.788/( (49.658+45.904)/ 2 )
=-13.788/47.781
=-28.86 %

* 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.

In the calculation of annual ROE %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder equity over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data, the net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. ROE % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROE % →
What does a ROE % of -28.86% mean?
Ecoscience International Bhd (XKLS:0255) has a ROE % of -28.86% as of Mar. 2026. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Ecoscience International Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ecoscience International Bhd ranks #900 out of 1744 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 51.6%.
Is Ecoscience International Bhd's ROE % too high?
Ecoscience International Bhd's current ROE % is -28.86%. Based on the distribution chart, Ecoscience International Bhd ranks #900 out of 1744 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ecoscience International Bhd has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ecoscience International Bhd's ROE % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Ecoscience International Bhd ranks #900 out of 1744 companies for ROE %. This places Ecoscience International Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROE % is 6.71. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROE % for a Construction company?
The median ROE % among Construction companies is 6.71, based on 1,744 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROE % 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 % mean?
A high ROE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Ecoscience International Bhd and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median ROE % is 6.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ecoscience International Bhd's current ROE % is -28.86%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ecoscience International Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ecoscience International Bhd (XKLS:0255) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.27, compared to a current price of RM0.14 — trading 48.1% below its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is -28.86%. Ecoscience International Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROE % calculated?
ROE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ecoscience International Bhd (XKLS:0255), the current ROE % is -28.86% 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 Ecoscience International Bhd (XKLS:0255) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ecoscience International Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.14 is trading 48.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.27. GuruFocus considers Ecoscience International Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:0255:

  • ROE %: -28.86%
  • GF Value™: RM0.27 vs. price of RM0.14 (48.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 38/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0255 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Ecoscience International Bhd Business Description

Address PLO 555, Jalan Keluli 8, Pasir Gudang Industrial Estate, Pasir Gudang, JHR, MYS, 81700
Ecoscience International Bhd is a one-stop solution provider for the construction of palm oil mills and supporting facilities, and the fabrication of equipment. The core activities of the company are the construction of plants, which are mainly palm oil mills and facilities, supported by in-house fabrication of equipment. Other complementary activities include the supply of materials and equipment, spare parts, and the provision of maintenance services. The company's reportable segments are as follows which includes Construction of Plants and Facilities Segment, Fabrication of Equipment Segment, Supply of Materials and Equipment, and Others. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Construction of Plants and Facilities Segment in the Malaysia region itself.
38GF Score

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