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Varia BhdXKLS:5006 -1.19%52 ROE % is 11.98% as of Mar. 2026, which is 265% above its 10-year median of 3.28. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5006 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of RM2.64 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,748 Construction companies, Varia Bhd ranks better than 57.09% on this metric.
ROE % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Stockholders Equity over a certain period of time. Varia Bhd's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM52.2 Mil. Varia Bhd's average Total Stockholders Equity over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM436.0 Mil. Therefore, Varia Bhd's annualized ROE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.98%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Varia Bhd's ROE % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5006'
s ROE % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -32.29 Med: 3.28 Max: 8.72
Current: 8.72
During the past 13 years, Varia Bhd's highest ROE % was 8.72%. The lowest was -32.29%. And the median was 3.28%.
XKLS:5006's ROE % is ranked better than 57.09% of 1748
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 6.69
vs XKLS:5006: 8.72
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:
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.
Varia Bhd ROE % Related Terms
Varia Bhd ROE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Varia 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.
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Varia 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.
Varia Bhd ROE % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Varia Bhd's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Varia Bhd's ROE % falls into.
* 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.
Varia Bhd (XKLS:5006) has a ROE % of 11.98% 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 Varia Bhd and its competitors. This is 265% above median its historical median of 3.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Varia Bhd ranks #750 out of 1748 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 42.9%.
Is Varia Bhd's ROE % too high?
Varia Bhd's current ROE % of 11.98% is 265% above median its 10-year median of 3.28. The Construction industry median ROE % is 6.69. Varia Bhd's value of 11.98% is 79.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Varia Bhd ranks #750 out of 1748 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Varia Bhd has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Varia Bhd's ROE % compare to PWR and EME?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Varia Bhd ranks #750 out of 1748 companies for ROE %. This puts Varia Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROE % is 6.69. Varia Bhd's value of 11.98% is 79.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.28 vs. the industry median of 6.69, Varia Bhd has consistently been above the industry average. 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 6.69, based on 1,748 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. Varia Bhd's current ROE % of 11.98% is 79.1% above 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 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 Varia Bhd and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median ROE % is 6.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Varia Bhd's current ROE % is 11.98%, which is 265% above median its own 10-year median of 3.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Varia Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Varia Bhd (XKLS:5006) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM2.64, compared to a current price of RM0.83 — trading 68.6% below its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is 11.98%, which is 265% above median its 10-year median of 3.28 and 79.1% above the Construction industry median of 6.69. Varia Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 4 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 Varia Bhd (XKLS:5006), the current ROE % is 11.98% 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 Varia Bhd (XKLS:5006) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Varia Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.83 is trading 68.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM2.64.
GuruFocus considers Varia Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5006:
ROE %: 11.98% (265% above median its 10-year median of 3.28)
GF Value™: RM2.64 vs. price of RM0.83 (68.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 79.1% above the Construction median (#750 of 1748)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5006 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Varia Bhd formerly Stella Holdings Bhd is an investment holding company. The company's segment includes Investment holding; Construction; Property investment; Property development; and others. It generates maximum revenue from the Construction segment. The Construction segment includes Construction of civil and structural, mechanical and electrical works and project management.
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