Far East Holdings BhdXKLS:5029 -2.05%88 ROE % is 11.16% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 11.07. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5029 with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of RM5.50 (Significantly Undervalued). Among 1,913 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Far East Holdings Bhd ranks better than 77.21% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Far East Holdings Bhd's ROE % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5029'
s ROE % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.95 Med: 11.07 Max: 16.57
Current: 15.05
During the past 13 years, Far East Holdings Bhd's highest ROE % was 16.57%. The lowest was 4.95%. And the median was 11.07%.
XKLS:5029's ROE % is ranked better than 77.21% of 1913
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 6.71
vs XKLS:5029: 15.05
Far East Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5029) 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.
* 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 Farm Products subindustry, Far East Holdings 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.
Far East Holdings Bhd ROE % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Far East Holdings Bhd's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Far East Holdings 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.
Far East Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5029) has a ROE % of 11.16% 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 Far East Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 11.07. Over the past decade, Far East Holdings Bhd's ROE % has ranged from 4.95 to 16.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Far East Holdings Bhd ranks #436 out of 1913 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 22.8%.
Is Far East Holdings Bhd's ROE % too high?
Far East Holdings Bhd's current ROE % of 11.16% is near median its 10-year median of 11.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.95 to a high of 16.57. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median ROE % is 6.71. Far East Holdings Bhd's value of 11.16% is 66.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Far East Holdings Bhd ranks #436 out of 1913 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Far East Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Far East Holdings Bhd's ROE % compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Far East Holdings Bhd ranks #436 out of 1913 companies for ROE %. This places Far East Holdings Bhd in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROE % is 6.71. Far East Holdings Bhd's value of 11.16% is 66.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Far East Holdings Bhd's own ROE % has ranged from 4.95 to 16.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.07 vs. the industry median of 6.71, Far East Holdings 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median ROE % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 6.71, based on 1,913 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. Far East Holdings Bhd's current ROE % of 11.16% is 66.3% 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 Far East Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median ROE % is 6.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Far East Holdings Bhd's current ROE % is 11.16%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 11.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Far East Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Far East Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5029) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM5.50, compared to a current price of RM3.82 — trading 30.5% below its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is 11.16%, which is near median its 10-year median of 11.07 and 66.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 6.71. Far East Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 88/100. 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 Far East Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5029), the current ROE % is 11.16% 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 Far East Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5029) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Far East Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM3.82 is trading 30.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM5.50.
GuruFocus considers Far East Holdings Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5029:
ROE %: 11.16% (near median its 10-year median of 11.07)
GF Value™: RM5.50 vs. price of RM3.82 (30.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 66.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#436 of 1913)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5029 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Far East Holdings Bhd is an investment holding company engaged in the principal activities of cultivation of oil palms, and production and sales of fresh fruit bunches, crude palm oil, and palm kernel. Through its subsidiaries, the company operates in oil palm plantations and palm oil mill activities. The company's activities are carried out in Malaysia, and it generates the majority of the revenue from sales of crude palm oil and palm kernel.
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