Kimlun Bhd (XKLS:5171) ROIC %: 4.01% (As of Mar. 2026)


XKLS:5171 Kimlun Corp Bhd XKLS:5171
74 GF Score
Price RM0.95
GF Value RM1.72
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Kimlun Bhd ROIC %?

Kimlun Bhd XKLS:5171 -2.07% 74 ROIC % is 4.01% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5171 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.72 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 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 %. Kimlun Bhd's annualized return on invested capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.01%.

As of today (2026-07-08), Kimlun Bhd's WACC % is 6.62%. Kimlun Bhd's ROIC % is 7.26% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Kimlun 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.


Kimlun Bhd  (XKLS:5171) 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, Kimlun Bhd's WACC % is 6.62%. Kimlun Bhd's ROIC % is 7.26% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Kimlun 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.


Kimlun Bhd ROIC % Related Terms


Kimlun Bhd ROIC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kimlun 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.

Kimlun Bhd ROIC % Chart

Kimlun Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROIC %
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Kimlun 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:5171 vs PWR, FIX, EME: ROIC % Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Kimlun 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.


Kimlun Bhd ROIC % vs Construction Industry

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

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


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Kimlun Bhd ROIC % Calculation

Kimlun 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 )
=175.76 * ( 1 - 22.65% )/( (1537.038 + 1794.843)/ 2 )
=135.95036/1665.9405
=8.16 %

where

Invested Capital(A: Dec. 2024 )
=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))
=2064.579 - 463.566 - ( 63.975 - max(0, 996.521 - 1413.518+63.975))
=1537.038

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))
=2506.103 - 601.339 - ( 109.921 - max(0, 1256.668 - 1745.983+109.921))
=1794.843

Kimlun 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 )
=106.476 * ( 1 - 31.92% )/( (1794.843 + 1817.7)/ 2 )
=72.4888608/1806.2715
=4.01 %

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))
=2506.103 - 601.339 - ( 109.921 - max(0, 1256.668 - 1745.983+109.921))
=1794.843

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))
=2551.34 - 622.739 - ( 110.901 - max(0, 1298.616 - 1779.799+110.901))
=1817.7

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 4.01% mean?
Kimlun Bhd (XKLS:5171) has a ROIC % of 4.01% 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 Kimlun Bhd and its competitors.
Is Kimlun Bhd's ROIC % too high?
Kimlun Bhd's current ROIC % is 4.01%. The Construction industry median ROIC % is 4.67. Kimlun Bhd's value of 4.01% is 14.1% below this industry median. Overall, Kimlun Bhd has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kimlun Bhd's ROIC % compare to PWR and FIX?
Kimlun Bhd's ROIC % of 4.01% can be compared against companies in the Construction industry. The industry median ROIC % is 4.67. Kimlun Bhd's value of 4.01% is 14.1% 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 Construction company?
The median ROIC % among Construction companies is 4.67, based on 1,751 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. Kimlun Bhd's current ROIC % of 4.01% is 14.1% 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 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 Kimlun Bhd and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median ROIC % is 4.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kimlun Bhd's current ROIC % is 4.01%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kimlun Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kimlun Bhd (XKLS:5171) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.72, compared to a current price of RM0.95 — trading 45.1% below its estimated fair value. The current ROIC % is 4.01% and 14.1% below the Construction industry median of 4.67. Kimlun Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 4 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 Kimlun Bhd (XKLS:5171), the current ROIC % is 4.01% 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 Kimlun Bhd (XKLS:5171) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kimlun Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.95 is trading 45.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.72. GuruFocus considers Kimlun Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5171:

  • ROIC %: 4.01%
  • GF Value™: RM1.72 vs. price of RM0.95 (45.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 14.1% below the Construction median

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5171 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kimlun Bhd Business Description

Address 106-108, Jalan Wong Ah Fook, Suite 19.06, Level 19, Johor Bahru City Square, Johor Bahru, JHR, MYS, 80000
Kimlun Corp Bhd is a Malaysia-based engineering and construction services provider company. It operates through four segments, namely Construction, Manufacturing and trading of construction materials, provision of quarry services, Investment holding, and Property development. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the construction segment. Geographically, the company earns its revenue in Malaysia and Singapore.
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