Knusford BhdXKLS:5035 20 3-Year RORE % is 50.29 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5035 with a GF Score™ of 20/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.20 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 147 Industrial Distribution companies, Knusford Bhd ranks better than 89.12% on this metric.
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.
Knusford Bhd's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 50.29%.
The industry rank for Knusford Bhd's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5035's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than 89.12% of 147
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 3.31
vs XKLS:5035: 50.29
Knusford Bhd (XKLS:5035) 3-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, 3-year period is chosen.
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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.
Knusford Bhd 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Knusford Bhd 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Knusford Bhd's 3-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:5035 vs GWW, FAST, FERG: 3-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Knusford Bhd's 3-Year RORE %, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-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.
Knusford Bhd 3-Year RORE % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Knusford Bhd's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Knusford Bhd's 3-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 3-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in Mar. 2026 and 3-year before.
Knusford Bhd (XKLS:5035) has a 3-Year RORE % of 50.29 as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Knusford Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Knusford Bhd ranks #16 out of 147 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 10.9%.
Is Knusford Bhd's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Knusford Bhd's current 3-Year RORE % is 50.29. The Industrial Distribution industry median 3-Year RORE % is 3.31. Knusford Bhd's value of 50.29 is 1419.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Knusford Bhd ranks #16 out of 147 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Knusford Bhd has a GF Score™ of 20/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Knusford Bhd's 3-Year RORE % compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Knusford Bhd ranks #16 out of 147 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places Knusford Bhd in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 3.31. Knusford Bhd's value of 50.29 is 1419.3% 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 3-Year RORE % for an Industrial Distribution company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Industrial Distribution companies is 3.31, based on 147 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year RORE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year RORE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Knusford Bhd's current 3-Year RORE % of 50.29 is 1419.3% 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 3-Year RORE % mean?
A high 3-Year RORE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Knusford Bhd and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 3.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Knusford Bhd's current 3-Year RORE % is 50.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Knusford Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Knusford Bhd (XKLS:5035) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.20, compared to a current price of RM0.43 — trading 112.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 50.29 and 1419.3% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 3.31. Knusford Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 20/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year RORE % calculated?
3-Year RORE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Knusford Bhd (XKLS:5035), the current 3-Year RORE % is 50.29 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 Knusford Bhd (XKLS:5035) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Knusford Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM0.43 is trading 112.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.20.
GuruFocus considers Knusford Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5035:
3-Year RORE %: 50.29
GF Value™: RM0.20 vs. price of RM0.43 (112.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1419.3% above the Industrial Distribution median (#16 of 147)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5035 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Knusford Bhd is engaged in investment holding and property investment. The group has five reportable segments, namely Trading, Services, Property Development, Investment Property, Construction, and Services. The Trading segment of the company includes sales of light and heavy machinery and trading of building materials; Property development includes the development of residential and commercial properties; Investment property consists of the rental of investment properties; Construction includes civil works contracting and landscape construction; and the Services segment includes rental of machinery and equipment, provision of transportation services, project management services and landscape maintenance. The generates the majority of the revenue from the Construction segment.
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