Crest Builder Holdings Bhd (XKLS:8591) ROIC %: 4.22% (As of Mar. 2026)


XKLS:8591 Crest Builder Holdings Bhd XKLS:8591
51 GF Score
Price RM0.46
GF Value RM0.68
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Crest Builder Holdings Bhd ROIC %?

Crest Builder Holdings Bhd XKLS:8591 51 ROIC % is 4.22% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:8591 with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.68 (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 %. Crest Builder Holdings Bhd's annualized return on invested capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.22%.

As of today (2026-07-03), Crest Builder Holdings Bhd's WACC % is 4.24%. Crest Builder Holdings Bhd's ROIC % is 4.13% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Crest Builder Holdings Bhd earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.


Crest Builder Holdings Bhd  (XKLS:8591) 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, Crest Builder Holdings Bhd's WACC % is 4.24%. Crest Builder Holdings Bhd's ROIC % is 4.13% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Crest Builder Holdings 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.


Crest Builder Holdings Bhd ROIC % Related Terms


Crest Builder Holdings Bhd ROIC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Crest Builder 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.

Crest Builder Holdings Bhd ROIC % Chart

Crest Builder Holdings Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROIC %
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Crest Builder Holdings Bhd Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
ROIC % 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 4.02 4.07 3.08 5.20 4.22

XKLS:8591 vs PWR, FIX, EME: ROIC % Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Crest Builder 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.


Crest Builder Holdings Bhd ROIC % vs Construction Industry

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

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


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Crest Builder Holdings Bhd ROIC % Calculation

Crest Builder 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 )
=51.945 * ( 1 - 27.75% )/( (935.302 + 951.836)/ 2 )
=37.5302625/943.569
=3.98 %

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))
=1333.651 - 368.556 - ( 78.631 - max(0, 644.519 - 674.312+78.631))
=935.302

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))
=1376.172 - 403.127 - ( 116.068 - max(0, 707.981 - 729.19+116.068))
=951.836

Crest Builder 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 )
=50.808 * ( 1 - 20.63% )/( (951.836 + 961.261)/ 2 )
=40.3263096/956.5485
=4.22 %

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))
=1376.172 - 403.127 - ( 116.068 - max(0, 707.981 - 729.19+116.068))
=951.836

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))
=1384.092 - 407.576 - ( 129.554 - max(0, 732.219 - 747.474+129.554))
=961.261

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 4.22% mean?
Crest Builder Holdings Bhd (XKLS:8591) has a ROIC % of 4.22% 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 Crest Builder Holdings Bhd and its competitors.
Is Crest Builder Holdings Bhd's ROIC % too high?
Crest Builder Holdings Bhd's current ROIC % is 4.22%. The Construction industry median ROIC % is 4.64. Crest Builder Holdings Bhd's value of 4.22% is 9% below this industry median. Overall, Crest Builder Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Crest Builder Holdings Bhd's ROIC % compare to PWR and FIX?
Crest Builder Holdings Bhd's ROIC % of 4.22% can be compared against companies in the Construction industry. The industry median ROIC % is 4.64. Crest Builder Holdings Bhd's value of 4.22% is 9% 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 4.64, 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. Crest Builder Holdings Bhd's current ROIC % of 4.22% is 9% 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 Crest Builder 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. Crest Builder Holdings Bhd's current ROIC % is 4.22%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Crest Builder Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crest Builder Holdings Bhd (XKLS:8591) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.68, compared to a current price of RM0.46 — trading 32.4% below its estimated fair value. The current ROIC % is 4.22% and 9% below the Construction industry median of 4.64. Crest Builder Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 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 Crest Builder Holdings Bhd (XKLS:8591), the current ROIC % is 4.22% 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 Crest Builder Holdings Bhd (XKLS:8591) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crest Builder Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.46 is trading 32.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.68. GuruFocus considers Crest Builder Holdings Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:8591:

  • ROIC %: 4.22%
  • GF Value™: RM0.68 vs. price of RM0.46 (32.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 9% below the Construction median

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:8591 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Crest Builder Holdings Bhd Business Description

Address Jalan 19/1, 3 Two Square, No. 2, Penthouse, The Crest, Petaling Jaya, SGR, MYS, 46300
Crest Builder Holdings Bhd, through its subsidiaries, is engaged in the following business activities: property investment and development, mechanical and electrical engineering services, investment holding, and construction and concession holding. The Group's operating business segments are: Construction, Concession arrangement, Investment holding, and Property development. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Construction segment, which provides general construction, mechanical, and electrical engineering services. Its construction projects include various infrastructure, such as roads, bridges, and other infrastructure, as well as schools, hospitals, commercial and residential buildings, etc. Geographically, the Group principally operates within Malaysia.
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