Watta Holding Bhd (XKLS:7226) ROE %: -4.40% (As of Mar. 2026)


XKLS:7226 Watta Holding Bhd XKLS:7226
38 GF Score
Price RM0.40
GF Value RM0.25
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Watta Holding Bhd ROE %?

Watta Holding Bhd XKLS:7226 +8.11% 38 ROE % is -4.40% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7226 with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.25 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,423 Hardware companies, Watta Holding Bhd ranks worse than 72.39% on this metric.

ROE % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Stockholders Equity over a certain period of time. Watta Holding Bhd's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-2.17 Mil. Watta Holding Bhd's average Total Stockholders Equity over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM49.41 Mil. Therefore, Watta Holding Bhd's annualized ROE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -4.40%.

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

XKLS:7226' s ROE % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.58   Med: -2.54   Max: 3.39
Current: -2.59

During the past 13 years, Watta Holding Bhd's highest ROE % was 3.39%. The lowest was -5.58%. And the median was -2.54%.

XKLS:7226's ROE % is ranked worse than
72.39% of 2423 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 4.61 vs XKLS:7226: -2.59

Watta Holding Bhd  (XKLS:7226) 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
=-2.172/49.4125
=(Net Income / Revenue )*(Revenue / Total Assets)*(Total Assets / Total Stockholders Equity)
=(-2.172 / 3.532)*(3.532 / 61.0915)*(61.0915 / 49.4125)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover*Equity Multiplier
=-61.49 %*0.0578*1.2364
=ROA %*Equity Multiplier
=-3.55 %*1.2364
=-4.40 %

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
=-2.172/49.4125
=(Net Income / Pre-Tax Income) * (Pre-Tax Income / Operating Income) * (Operating Income / Revenue) * (Revenue / Total Assets) * (Total Assets / Total Stockholders Equity)
= (-2.172 / -1.952) * (-1.952 / -2.232) * (-2.232 / 3.532) * (3.532 / 61.0915) * (61.0915 / 49.4125)
= Tax Burden * Interest Burden * Operating Margin % * Asset Turnover * Equity Multiplier
= 1.1127 * 0.8746 * -63.19 % * 0.0578 * 1.2364
=-4.40 %

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.


Watta Holding Bhd ROE % Related Terms


Watta Holding Bhd ROE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Watta Holding 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.

Watta Holding Bhd ROE % Chart

Watta Holding Bhd Annual Data
Trend Sep15 Sep16 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.08 -1.57 -3.69 -2.77 -2.59

Watta Holding Bhd Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
ROE % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -4.42 -3.71 -4.16 1.91 -4.40

XKLS:7226 vs CSCO, CIEN, MSI: ROE % Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Watta Holding 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.


Watta Holding Bhd ROE % vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Watta Holding Bhd's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Watta Holding Bhd's ROE % falls into.


XKLS:7226
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Watta Holding Bhd ROE % Calculation

Watta Holding 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 )
=-1.306/( (50.99+49.684)/ 2 )
=-1.306/50.337
=-2.59 %

Watta Holding 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 )
=-2.172/( (49.684+49.141)/ 2 )
=-2.172/49.4125
=-4.40 %

* 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 -4.40% mean?
Watta Holding Bhd (XKLS:7226) has a ROE % of -4.40% 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 Watta Holding Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Watta Holding Bhd ranks #1754 out of 2423 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 72.4%.
Is Watta Holding Bhd's ROE % too high?
Watta Holding Bhd's current ROE % is -4.40%. Based on the distribution chart, Watta Holding Bhd ranks #1754 out of 2423 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Watta Holding Bhd has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Watta Holding Bhd's ROE % compare to CSCO and CIEN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Watta Holding Bhd ranks #1754 out of 2423 companies for ROE %. This places Watta Holding Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROE % is 4.61. 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 Hardware company?
The median ROE % among Hardware companies is 4.61, based on 2,423 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 Watta Holding Bhd and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median ROE % is 4.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Watta Holding Bhd's current ROE % is -4.40%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Watta Holding Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Watta Holding Bhd (XKLS:7226) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.25, compared to a current price of RM0.40 — trading 60% above its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is -4.40%. Watta Holding Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 3 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 Watta Holding Bhd (XKLS:7226), the current ROE % is -4.40% 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 Watta Holding Bhd (XKLS:7226) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Watta Holding Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM0.40 is trading 60% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.25. GuruFocus considers Watta Holding Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:7226:

  • ROE %: -4.40%
  • GF Value™: RM0.25 vs. price of RM0.40 (60% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 38/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7226 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Watta Holding Bhd Business Description

Address Jalan Imbi, 12th Floor, Menara Cosway, Plaza Berjaya, Wilayah Persekutuan, Kuala Lumpur, MYS, 55100
Watta Holding Bhd is a company whose principal activities include investment holding and management services. Along with its subsidiaries, the company has two reportable operating segments, Services and Investment holding and others. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Services segment, which is involved in the servicing of telecommunication equipment and related products. Geographically, the group predominantly operates in Malaysia.
38GF Score

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