XKLS:5098'
s ROE % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.03 Med: 1.44 Max: 12.59
Current: 0.93
During the past 13 years, Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs's highest ROE % was 12.59%. The lowest was -2.03%. And the median was 1.44%.
XKLS:5098's ROE % is ranked worse than 64.31% of 622
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 3.69
vs XKLS:5098: 0.93
Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs (XKLS:5098) 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.
Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs ROE % Related Terms
Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs ROE % Historical Data
* 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, Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs'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.
Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs ROE % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs'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.
Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs (XKLS:5098) has a ROE % of 0.33% 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 Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs and its competitors. This is 77% below median its historical median of 1.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs ranks #400 out of 622 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 64.3%.
Is Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs' ROE % too high?
Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs' current ROE % of 0.33% is 77% below median its 10-year median of 1.44. The Steel industry median ROE % is 3.69. Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs' value of 0.33% is 91.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs ranks #400 out of 622 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs' ROE % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs ranks #400 out of 622 companies for ROE %. This places Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROE % is 3.69. Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs' value of 0.33% is 91.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.44 vs. the industry median of 3.69, Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs has consistently been below 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 3.69, based on 622 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. Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs's current ROE % of 0.33% is 91.1% below 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 Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median ROE % is 3.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs's current ROE % is 0.33%, which is 77% below median its own 10-year median of 1.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs (XKLS:5098) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.39, compared to a current price of RM0.23 — trading 41% below its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is 0.33%, which is 77% below median its 10-year median of 1.44 and 91.1% below the Steel industry median of 3.69. Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs' overall GF Score™ is 43/100 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 Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs (XKLS:5098), the current ROE % is 0.33% 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 Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs (XKLS:5098) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.23 is trading 41% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.39.
GuruFocus considers Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5098:
ROE %: 0.33% (77% below median its 10-year median of 1.44)
GF Value™: RM0.39 vs. price of RM0.23 (41% below fair value)
Industry Position: 91.1% below the Steel median (#400 of 622)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5098 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs Business Description
Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs engages in the manufacturing and marketing of high tensile steel bars, mild steel bars, and prime steel billets. These steel products are used in construction and infrastructure works. The company is organized in one business segment which is the Manufacturing of steel bars and billets. Geographically, the group has a business presence in Malaysia and Outside Malaysia, of which prime revenue is derived from Malaysia.
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