Southern Acids (M) Bhd (XKLS:5134) 3-Year ROIIC % : -40.03% (As of Mar. 2026)

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XKLS:5134 Southern Acids (M) Bhd XKLS:5134
70 GF Score
Price RM3.10
GF Value RM2.88
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Southern Acids (M) Bhd 3-Year ROIIC %?

Southern Acids (M) Bhd XKLS:5134 +1.31% 70 3-Year ROIIC % is -40.03 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5134 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of RM2.88 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 530 Conglomerates companies, Southern Acids (M) Bhd ranks worse than 89.25% on this metric.

3-Year Return on Invested Incremental Capital (3-Year ROIIC %) measures the change in earnings as a percentage of change in investment over 3-year. Southern Acids (M) Bhd's 3-Year ROIIC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -40.03%. High ROIIC is generally an indication that your business is capital efficient or has a higher operating leverage.

The industry rank for Southern Acids (M) Bhd's 3-Year ROIIC % or its related term are showing as below:

XKLS:5134's 3-Year ROIIC % is ranked worse than
89.25% of 530 companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 1.61 vs XKLS:5134: -40.03

Southern Acids (M) Bhd  (XKLS:5134) 3-Year ROIIC % Explanation

Return on Incremental Invested Capital (ROIIC) is an extension of Return on Investment Capital (ROIC). ROIC % tells investors how efficiently that profitability is earned per dollar of company capital. ROIIC narrows the focus even further and shows how profitable each additional unit of capital investment could be. ROIIC % is a more powerful metric than ROIC because it measures how much money the company can generate going forward on future capital investments.

High ROIIC is generally an indication that your business is capital efficient or has a higher operating leverage.

Be Aware

It's important to keep in mind that when tracking ROIIC, the metric is better suited to forecasting the trend of future returns rather than measuring current return on investment.


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Southern Acids (M) Bhd 3-Year ROIIC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Southern Acids (M) Bhd's 3-Year ROIIC % 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.

Southern Acids (M) Bhd 3-Year ROIIC % Chart

Southern Acids (M) Bhd Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
3-Year ROIIC %
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Southern Acids (M) Bhd Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
3-Year ROIIC % 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 179.81 0.00 0.00 0.00 -40.03

XKLS:5134 vs HON, MMM: 3-Year ROIIC % Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Southern Acids (M) Bhd's 3-Year ROIIC %, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year ROIIC % 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.


Southern Acids (M) Bhd 3-Year ROIIC % vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Southern Acids (M) Bhd's 3-Year ROIIC % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Southern Acids (M) Bhd's 3-Year ROIIC % falls into.


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Southern Acids (M) Bhd 3-Year ROIIC % Calculation

Southern Acids (M) Bhd's 3-Year ROIIC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

3-Year ROIIC %=3-Year Incremental Net Operating Profit After Taxes (NOPAT)**/3-Year Incremental Invested Capital**
=( 53.0574772 (Mar. 2026) - 49.5984995 (Mar. 2023) )/( 513.355 (Mar. 2026) - 521.997 (Mar. 2023) )
=3.4589777/-8.6419999999999
=-40.03%***

* 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.

** Annual data of NOPAT and Invested Capital was used to calculate 3-Year ROIIC %.
*** Please be aware that the ROIIC (Return on Invested Capital) calculations are based on company-level data using the primary share class. The calculated data provided is for demonstration purposes and may slightly differ from the results displayed in the title due to potential variations caused by currency exchange rate differences throughout the year.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about 3-Year ROIIC % →
What does a 3-Year ROIIC % of -40.03 mean?
Southern Acids (M) Bhd (XKLS:5134) has a 3-Year ROIIC % of -40.03 as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year ROIIC % measures the change in earnings as a percentage of change in investment over 3-year. View historical data on Southern Acids (M) Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Southern Acids (M) Bhd ranks #473 out of 530 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 89.2%.
Is Southern Acids (M) Bhd's 3-Year ROIIC % too high?
Southern Acids (M) Bhd's current 3-Year ROIIC % is -40.03. Based on the distribution chart, Southern Acids (M) Bhd ranks #473 out of 530 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Southern Acids (M) Bhd has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Southern Acids (M) Bhd's 3-Year ROIIC % compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Southern Acids (M) Bhd ranks #473 out of 530 companies for 3-Year ROIIC %. This places Southern Acids (M) Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year ROIIC % is 1.61. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year ROIIC % for a Conglomerates company?
The median 3-Year ROIIC % among Conglomerates companies is 1.61, based on 530 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year ROIIC % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year ROIIC % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year ROIIC % mean?
A high 3-Year ROIIC % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year ROIIC % measures the change in earnings as a percentage of change in investment over 3-year. View historical data on Southern Acids (M) Bhd and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median 3-Year ROIIC % is 1.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Southern Acids (M) Bhd's current 3-Year ROIIC % is -40.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Southern Acids (M) Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Acids (M) Bhd (XKLS:5134) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM2.88, compared to a current price of RM3.10 — trading 7.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year ROIIC % is -40.03. Southern Acids (M) Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year ROIIC % calculated?
3-Year ROIIC % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Southern Acids (M) Bhd (XKLS:5134), the current 3-Year ROIIC % is -40.03 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 Southern Acids (M) Bhd (XKLS:5134) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Acids (M) Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM3.10 is trading 7.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM2.88. GuruFocus considers Southern Acids (M) Bhd to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5134:

  • 3-Year ROIIC %: -40.03
  • GF Value™: RM2.88 vs. price of RM3.10 (7.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5134 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Southern Acids (M) Bhd Business Description

Address No. 8, Jalan Batu Tiga Lama, Level 29, Centro Tower, Klang, SGR, MYS, 41300
Southern Acids (M) Bhd is an investment holding and the provision of a management service company. The company's operating segment includes Oleochemical; Healthcare; Milling and Cultivation and Investments and services. It generates maximum revenue from the Milling and Cultivation segment. The Oleochemical Segment is involved in the manufacturing and marketing of fatty acids and glycerine. Its Milling and Cultivation Segment is principally engaged in the processing of Fresh Fruit Bunches. Geographically, it has a presence in Malaysia, Indonesia, Europe, America, and Other Countries.
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