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AYS Ventures BhdXKLS:5021 31 ROE % is 8.49% as of Mar. 2026, which is 31% above its 10-year median of 6.49. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5021 with a GF Score™ of 31/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.27 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 619 Steel companies, AYS Ventures Bhd ranks worse than 61.71% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for AYS Ventures Bhd's ROE % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5021'
s ROE % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.96 Med: 6.49 Max: 30.17
Current: 1.39
During the past 13 years, AYS Ventures Bhd's highest ROE % was 30.17%. The lowest was -3.96%. And the median was 6.49%.
XKLS:5021's ROE % is ranked worse than 61.71% of 619
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 3.74
vs XKLS:5021: 1.39
AYS Ventures Bhd (XKLS:5021) 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:
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.
AYS Ventures Bhd ROE % Related Terms
AYS Ventures Bhd ROE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for AYS Ventures 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 Steel subindustry, AYS Ventures 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.
AYS Ventures Bhd ROE % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, AYS Ventures Bhd's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AYS Ventures 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.
AYS Ventures Bhd (XKLS:5021) has a ROE % of 8.49% 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 AYS Ventures Bhd and its competitors. This is 31% above median its historical median of 6.49. According to the industry distribution chart, AYS Ventures Bhd ranks #382 out of 619 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 61.7%.
Is AYS Ventures Bhd's ROE % too high?
AYS Ventures Bhd's current ROE % of 8.49% is 31% above median its 10-year median of 6.49. The Steel industry median ROE % is 3.74. AYS Ventures Bhd's value of 8.49% is 127% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AYS Ventures Bhd ranks #382 out of 619 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, AYS Ventures Bhd has a GF Score™ of 31/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AYS Ventures Bhd's ROE % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, AYS Ventures Bhd ranks #382 out of 619 companies for ROE %. This places AYS Ventures Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROE % is 3.74. AYS Ventures Bhd's value of 8.49% is 127% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.49 vs. the industry median of 3.74, AYS Ventures 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 Steel company?
The median ROE % among Steel companies is 3.74, based on 619 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. AYS Ventures Bhd's current ROE % of 8.49% is 127% 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 AYS Ventures Bhd and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median ROE % is 3.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AYS Ventures Bhd's current ROE % is 8.49%, which is 31% above median its own 10-year median of 6.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AYS Ventures Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AYS Ventures Bhd (XKLS:5021) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.27, compared to a current price of RM0.22 — trading 20.4% below its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is 8.49%, which is 31% above median its 10-year median of 6.49 and 127% above the Steel industry median of 3.74. AYS Ventures Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 31/100 with 8 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 AYS Ventures Bhd (XKLS:5021), the current ROE % is 8.49% 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 AYS Ventures Bhd (XKLS:5021) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AYS Ventures Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.22 is trading 20.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.27.
GuruFocus considers AYS Ventures Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5021:
ROE %: 8.49% (31% above median its 10-year median of 6.49)
GF Value™: RM0.27 vs. price of RM0.22 (20.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 127% above the Steel median (#382 of 619)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5021 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AYS Ventures Bhd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, it is principally involved in the trading and manufacturing of steel, construction, and related products. The group's operating business segments are Trading and services, Manufacturing, and Others. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Trading and services segment, which is engaged in trading and marketing of steel products and all types of construction materials, warehousing, and storage services. The Manufacturing segment is involved in the manufacturing and trading of purlin, structural steel components, and other steel products. Geographically, the group generates maximum revenue from Malaysia, followed by Singapore, the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation countries, and other countries.
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