GDB Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0198) ROIC %: 41.93% (As of Mar. 2026)


XKLS:0198 GDB Holdings Bhd XKLS:0198
68 GF Score
Price RM0.50
GF Value RM0.64
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is GDB Holdings Bhd ROIC %?

GDB Holdings Bhd XKLS:0198 -3.85% 68 ROIC % is 41.93% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0198 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.64 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

ROIC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROC %. GDB Holdings Bhd's annualized return on invested capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 41.93%.

As of today (2026-07-03), GDB Holdings Bhd's WACC % is 10.39%. GDB Holdings Bhd's ROIC % is 30.33% (calculated using TTM income statement data). GDB Holdings Bhd generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment. It is earning excess returns. A firm that expects to continue generating positive excess returns on new investments in the future will see its value increase as growth increases.


GDB Holdings Bhd  (XKLS:0198) ROIC % Explanation

ROIC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROC %. The reason book values of debt and equity are used is because the book values are the capital the company received when issuing the debt or receiving the equity investments.

There are four key components to this definition. The first is the use of operating income or EBIT rather than net income in the numerator. The second is the tax adjustment to this operating income or EBIT, computed as a hypothetical tax based on an effective or marginal tax rate. The third is the use of book values for invested capital, rather than market values. The final is the timing difference; the capital invested is from the end of the prior year whereas the operating income or EBIT is the current year's number.

Why is ROIC % important?

Because it costs money to raise capital. A firm that generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment is earning excess returns. A firm that expects to continue generating positive excess returns on new investments in the future will see its value increase as growth increases, whereas a firm that earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital will destroy value as it grows.

As of today, GDB Holdings Bhd's WACC % is 10.39%. GDB Holdings Bhd's ROIC % is 30.33% (calculated using TTM income statement data). GDB Holdings Bhd generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment. It is earning excess returns. A firm that expects to continue generating positive excess returns on new investments in the future will see its value increase as growth increases.


Be Aware

Like ROE % and ROA %, ROIC % is calculated with only 12 months of data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.


GDB Holdings Bhd ROIC % Related Terms


GDB Holdings Bhd ROIC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for GDB Holdings Bhd's ROIC % 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.

GDB Holdings Bhd ROIC % Chart

GDB Holdings Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROIC %
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GDB Holdings Bhd Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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XKLS:0198 vs PWR, FIX, EME: ROIC % Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, GDB Holdings Bhd's ROIC %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROIC % 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.


GDB Holdings Bhd ROIC % vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, GDB Holdings Bhd's ROIC % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where GDB Holdings Bhd's ROIC % falls into.


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GDB Holdings Bhd ROIC % Calculation

GDB Holdings Bhd's annualized Return on Invested Capital (ROIC %) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROIC % (A: Dec. 2025 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Invested Capital (A: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=62.034 * ( 1 - 21.18% )/( (213.284 + 248.32)/ 2 )
=48.8951988/230.802
=21.18 %

where

Invested Capital(A: Dec. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=485.751 - 57.706 - ( 179.725 - max(0, 212.225 - 469.319+179.725))
=248.32

GDB Holdings Bhd's annualized Return on Invested Capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROIC % (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=105.248 * ( 1 - 24.25% )/( (248.32 + 131.926)/ 2 )
=79.72536/190.123
=41.93 %

where

Invested Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=485.751 - 57.706 - ( 179.725 - max(0, 212.225 - 469.319+179.725))
=248.32

Invested Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=525.711 - 170.728 - ( 223.057 - max(0, 230.651 - 508.882+223.057))
=131.926

Note: The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) data. The tax rate is limited to between 0% and 100%.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROIC % →
What does a ROIC % of 41.93% mean?
GDB Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0198) has a ROIC % of 41.93% as of Mar. 2026. Return on invested capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period invested capital. View historical data on GDB Holdings Bhd and its competitors.
Is GDB Holdings Bhd's ROIC % too high?
GDB Holdings Bhd's current ROIC % is 41.93%. The Construction industry median ROIC % is 4.64. GDB Holdings Bhd's value of 41.93% is 804.6% above this industry median. Overall, GDB Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GDB Holdings Bhd's ROIC % compare to PWR and FIX?
GDB Holdings Bhd's ROIC % of 41.93% can be compared against companies in the Construction industry. The industry median ROIC % is 4.64. GDB Holdings Bhd's value of 41.93% is 804.6% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROIC % for a Construction company?
The median ROIC % among Construction companies is 4.64, based on 1,750 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROIC % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROIC % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. GDB Holdings Bhd's current ROIC % of 41.93% is 804.6% 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 ROIC % mean?
A high ROIC % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on invested capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period invested capital. View historical data on GDB Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median ROIC % is 4.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. GDB Holdings Bhd's current ROIC % is 41.93%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GDB Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GDB Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0198) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.64, compared to a current price of RM0.50 — trading 21.9% below its estimated fair value. The current ROIC % is 41.93% and 804.6% above the Construction industry median of 4.64. GDB Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROIC % calculated?
ROIC % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For GDB Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0198), the current ROIC % is 41.93% 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 GDB Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0198) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GDB Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.50 is trading 21.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.64. GuruFocus considers GDB Holdings Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:0198:

  • ROIC %: 41.93%
  • GF Value™: RM0.64 vs. price of RM0.50 (21.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 804.6% above the Construction median

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0198 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


GDB Holdings Bhd Business Description

Address Sekitar 26 Enterprise, A-02-01, F-02-01 & F-02-02, Persiaran Hulu Selangor, Seksyen 26, Shah Alam, SGR, MYS, 40400
GDB Holdings Bhd is engaged in providing construction services, for residential, commercial, and mixed-development projects. The company is involved in the implementation of construction projects which includes daily management of all the works required for the timely completion of the projects. It also engages subcontractors to provide certain services such as the supply and installation of construction materials, machinery and equipment, and other specialized trade work. The group principally operates in Malaysia. The key revenue is derived from construction activities.
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