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Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is an indicator of a company's growth potential, it shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings, i.e. profits after dividend payments.
KESM Industries Bhd's 10-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was -47.10%.
The industry rank for KESM Industries Bhd's 10-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:9334's 10-Year RORE % is ranked worse than 89.84% of 610
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 8.24
vs XKLS:9334: -47.10
KESM Industries Bhd (XKLS:9334) 10-Year RORE % Explanation
Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is important to investors because it reveals a company's efficiency and growth potential. A higher RORE indicates a higher return. A high RORE indicates that the company should reinvest profits into the business. A lower RORE suggests that the company should distribute profits to shareholders by paying out dividends, since those dollars aren't generating much additional growth for the company.
There are a several different ways to arrive at the Return on Retained Earnings. The simplest way to calculate it is by using published information on Earnings per Share (EPS) and Dividend per Share (DPS) over a selected period. Here, 10-year period is chosen.
Be Aware
Please keep in mind that the RORE is relative to the nature of the business and its competitors. If another company in the same sector is producing a lower return on retained earnings, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad investment. It may just suggest the company is older and no longer in a high growth stage. At such a stage in the business cycle, it would be expected to see a lower RORE and higher dividend payout.
KESM Industries Bhd 10-Year RORE % Related Terms
KESM Industries Bhd 10-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for KESM Industries Bhd's 10-Year RORE % 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.
XKLS:9334 vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: 10-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, KESM Industries Bhd's 10-Year RORE %, along with its competitors' market caps and 10-Year RORE % 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.
KESM Industries Bhd 10-Year RORE % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, KESM Industries Bhd's 10-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KESM Industries Bhd's 10-Year RORE % falls into.
* 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.
In the calculation of 10-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in Apr. 2026 and 10-year before.
KESM Industries Bhd (XKLS:9334) has a 10-Year RORE % of -47.10 as of Apr. 2026. 10-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 10-year. View historical data on KESM Industries Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, KESM Industries Bhd ranks #548 out of 610 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 89.8%.
Is KESM Industries Bhd's 10-Year RORE % too high?
KESM Industries Bhd's current 10-Year RORE % is -47.10. Based on the distribution chart, KESM Industries Bhd ranks #548 out of 610 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, KESM Industries Bhd has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KESM Industries Bhd's 10-Year RORE % compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, KESM Industries Bhd ranks #548 out of 610 companies for 10-Year RORE %. This places KESM Industries Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 10-Year RORE % is 8.24. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 10-Year RORE % for a Semiconductors company?
The median 10-Year RORE % among Semiconductors companies is 8.24, based on 610 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 10-Year RORE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 10-Year RORE % 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 10-Year RORE % mean?
A high 10-Year RORE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 10-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 10-year. View historical data on KESM Industries Bhd and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median 10-Year RORE % is 8.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KESM Industries Bhd's current 10-Year RORE % is -47.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KESM Industries Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KESM Industries Bhd (XKLS:9334) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM3.88, compared to a current price of RM4.36 — trading 12.4% above its estimated fair value. The current 10-Year RORE % is -47.10. KESM Industries Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 10-Year RORE % calculated?
10-Year RORE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For KESM Industries Bhd (XKLS:9334), the current 10-Year RORE % is -47.10 as of Apr. 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 KESM Industries Bhd (XKLS:9334) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KESM Industries Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM4.36 is trading 12.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM3.88.
GuruFocus considers KESM Industries Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:9334:
10-Year RORE %: -47.10
GF Value™: RM3.88 vs. price of RM4.36 (12.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:9334 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
KESM Industries Bhd operates through a single business segment, providing essential burn-in and testing services that ensure the reliability of semiconductors, including microprocessors, microcontrollers, and advanced sensors. Serving the semiconductor industry, the company's products support technologies across the automotive, industrial, consumer, and commercial sectors internationally. Its customer base spans key markets in the United States, Europe, and the Asia Pacific, with sales concentrated mainly in Malaysia, the People's Republic of China, Singapore, and other regions, and the majority of revenue comes from Malaysia.
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