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ROIC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROC %. AYS Ventures Bhd's annualized return on invested capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.35%.
As of today (2026-07-20), AYS Ventures Bhd's WACC % is 1.02%. AYS Ventures Bhd's ROIC % is 0.00% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
AYS Ventures Bhd earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.
AYS Ventures Bhd (XKLS:5021) 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, AYS Ventures Bhd's WACC % is 1.02%. AYS Ventures Bhd's ROIC % is 0.00% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
AYS Ventures Bhd earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.
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.
AYS Ventures Bhd ROIC % Related Terms
AYS Ventures Bhd ROIC % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for AYS Ventures 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.
For the Steel subindustry, AYS Ventures 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.
AYS Ventures Bhd ROIC % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, AYS Ventures Bhd's ROIC % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AYS Ventures Bhd's ROIC % falls into.
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.
AYS Ventures Bhd (XKLS:5021) has a ROIC % of 2.35% 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 AYS Ventures Bhd and its competitors.
Is AYS Ventures Bhd's ROIC % too high?
AYS Ventures Bhd's current ROIC % is 2.35%. The Steel industry median ROIC % is 2.52. AYS Ventures Bhd's value of 2.35% is 6.7% below this industry median. 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 ROIC % compare to NUE and STLD?
AYS Ventures Bhd's ROIC % of 2.35% can be compared against companies in the Steel industry. The industry median ROIC % is 2.52. AYS Ventures Bhd's value of 2.35% is 6.7% below 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 Steel company?
The median ROIC % among Steel companies is 2.52, based on 621 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. AYS Ventures Bhd's current ROIC % of 2.35% is 6.7% 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 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 AYS Ventures Bhd and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median ROIC % is 2.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AYS Ventures Bhd's current ROIC % is 2.35%. 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 ROIC % is 2.35% and 6.7% below the Steel industry median of 2.52. 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 ROIC % calculated?
ROIC % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For AYS Ventures Bhd (XKLS:5021), the current ROIC % is 2.35% 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:
ROIC %: 2.35%
GF Value™: RM0.27 vs. price of RM0.22 (20.4% below fair value)
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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