PLB Engineering Bhd (XKLS:7055) ROIC %: 11.57% (As of Feb. 2026)


XKLS:7055 PLB Engineering Bhd XKLS:7055
44 GF Score
Price RM0.85
GF Value RM1.15
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is PLB Engineering Bhd ROIC %?

PLB Engineering Bhd XKLS:7055 44 ROIC % is 11.57% as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7055 with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.15 (Modestly Undervalued). 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 %. PLB Engineering Bhd's annualized return on invested capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 11.57%.

As of today (2026-07-05), PLB Engineering Bhd's WACC % is 3.45%. PLB Engineering Bhd's ROIC % is 3.60% (calculated using TTM income statement data). PLB Engineering 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.


PLB Engineering Bhd  (XKLS:7055) 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, PLB Engineering Bhd's WACC % is 3.45%. PLB Engineering Bhd's ROIC % is 3.60% (calculated using TTM income statement data). PLB Engineering 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.


PLB Engineering Bhd ROIC % Related Terms


PLB Engineering Bhd ROIC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for PLB Engineering 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.

PLB Engineering Bhd ROIC % Chart

PLB Engineering Bhd Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
ROIC %
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PLB Engineering Bhd Quarterly Data
May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26
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XKLS:7055 vs PWR, FIX, EME: ROIC % Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, PLB Engineering 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.


PLB Engineering Bhd ROIC % vs Construction Industry

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

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


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PLB Engineering Bhd ROIC % Calculation

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

ROIC % (A: Aug. 2025 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (A: Aug. 2024 ) + Invested Capital (A: Aug. 2025 ))/ count )
=3.593 * ( 1 - 42.48% )/( (337.539 + 221.256)/ 2 )
=2.0666936/279.3975
=0.74 %

where

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

ROIC % (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Nov. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Feb. 2026 ))/ count )
=76.088 * ( 1 - 69.94% )/( (207.946 + 187.384)/ 2 )
=22.8720528/197.665
=11.57 %

where

Note: The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Feb. 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 11.57% mean?
PLB Engineering Bhd (XKLS:7055) has a ROIC % of 11.57% as of Feb. 2026. Return on invested capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period invested capital. View historical data on PLB Engineering Bhd and its competitors.
Is PLB Engineering Bhd's ROIC % too high?
PLB Engineering Bhd's current ROIC % is 11.57%. The Construction industry median ROIC % is 4.67. PLB Engineering Bhd's value of 11.57% is 147.8% above this industry median. Overall, PLB Engineering Bhd has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PLB Engineering Bhd's ROIC % compare to PWR and FIX?
PLB Engineering Bhd's ROIC % of 11.57% can be compared against companies in the Construction industry. The industry median ROIC % is 4.67. PLB Engineering Bhd's value of 11.57% is 147.8% 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 4.67, 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. PLB Engineering Bhd's current ROIC % of 11.57% is 147.8% 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 PLB Engineering 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. PLB Engineering Bhd's current ROIC % is 11.57%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PLB Engineering Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PLB Engineering Bhd (XKLS:7055) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.15, compared to a current price of RM0.85 — trading 26.1% below its estimated fair value. The current ROIC % is 11.57% and 147.8% above the Construction industry median of 4.67. PLB Engineering Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 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 PLB Engineering Bhd (XKLS:7055), the current ROIC % is 11.57% as of Feb. 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 PLB Engineering Bhd (XKLS:7055) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PLB Engineering Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.85 is trading 26.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.15. GuruFocus considers PLB Engineering Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:7055:

  • ROIC %: 11.57%
  • GF Value™: RM1.15 vs. price of RM0.85 (26.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 44/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 147.8% above the Construction median

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7055 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


PLB Engineering Bhd Business Description

Address 1320, Jalan Baru, Taman Chai Leng, Perai, PNG, MYS, 13700
PLB Engineering Bhd is a Malaysia-based firm engaged in property development, construction, and related services. The company operates in four segments: Construction, which involves the construction of industrial, residential, and commercial buildings and renovation work; Property development, which comprises housing and property development; Investment holding, which includes investment holding and property letting; and the Solar energy segment, which comprises the generation of electricity from the solar plant. The majority of its revenue comes from the Construction Segment.
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