Solid Automotive Bhd (XKLS:5242) 3-Year RORE % : -65.22% (As of Apr. 2026)

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XKLS:5242 Solid Automotive Bhd XKLS:5242
41 GF Score
Price RM0.12
GF Value RM0.18
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Solid Automotive Bhd 3-Year RORE %?

Solid Automotive Bhd XKLS:5242 41 3-Year RORE % is -65.22 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5242 with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.18 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,250 Vehicles & Parts companies, Solid Automotive Bhd ranks worse than 87.28% 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. Solid Automotive Bhd's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was -65.22%.

The industry rank for Solid Automotive Bhd's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:

XKLS:5242's 3-Year RORE % is ranked worse than
87.28% of 1250 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 4.345 vs XKLS:5242: -65.22

Solid Automotive Bhd  (XKLS:5242) 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.


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Solid Automotive Bhd 3-Year RORE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Solid Automotive 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.

Solid Automotive Bhd 3-Year RORE % Chart

Solid Automotive Bhd Annual Data
Trend Apr17 Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25 Apr26
3-Year RORE %
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Solid Automotive Bhd Quarterly Data
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XKLS:5242 vs ORLY, AZO: 3-Year RORE % Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, Solid Automotive 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.


Solid Automotive Bhd 3-Year RORE % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Solid Automotive Bhd's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Solid Automotive Bhd's 3-Year RORE % falls into.


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Solid Automotive Bhd 3-Year RORE % Calculation

Solid Automotive Bhd's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

3-Year RORE %=( Most Recent EPS (Diluted)- First Period EPS (Diluted) )/( Cumulative EPS (Diluted) for 3-year -Cumulative Dividends per Share for 3-year )
=( 0.013-0.073 )/( 0.098-0.006 )
=-0.06/0.092
=-65.22 %

* 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 Apr. 2026 and 3-year before.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about 3-Year RORE % →
What does a 3-Year RORE % of -65.22 mean?
Solid Automotive Bhd (XKLS:5242) has a 3-Year RORE % of -65.22 as of Apr. 2026. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Solid Automotive Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Solid Automotive Bhd ranks #1091 out of 1250 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 87.3%.
Is Solid Automotive Bhd's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Solid Automotive Bhd's current 3-Year RORE % is -65.22. Based on the distribution chart, Solid Automotive Bhd ranks #1091 out of 1250 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Solid Automotive Bhd has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Solid Automotive Bhd's 3-Year RORE % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Solid Automotive Bhd ranks #1091 out of 1250 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places Solid Automotive Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 4.35. 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 a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 4.35, based on 1,250 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. 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 Solid Automotive Bhd and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 4.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Solid Automotive Bhd's current 3-Year RORE % is -65.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Solid Automotive Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Solid Automotive Bhd (XKLS:5242) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.18, compared to a current price of RM0.12 — trading 33.3% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is -65.22. Solid Automotive Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 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 RORE % calculated?
3-Year RORE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Solid Automotive Bhd (XKLS:5242), the current 3-Year RORE % is -65.22 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 Solid Automotive Bhd (XKLS:5242) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Solid Automotive Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.12 is trading 33.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.18. GuruFocus considers Solid Automotive Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5242:

  • 3-Year RORE %: -65.22
  • GF Value™: RM0.18 vs. price of RM0.12 (33.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 41/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5242 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Solid Automotive Bhd Business Description

Address 5, Jalan Dataran 5, Taman Kempas, Johor Bahru, JHR, MYS, 81200
Solid Automotive Bhd is engaged in the business of investment holding and the provision of management services. Along with its subsidiaries, the company operates in the following reportable segments: Automotive service, electrical, spare and related parts, Automotive engine and mechanical parts, and Others. It generates maximum revenue from the Automotive service, electrical, spare and related parts segment, which is involved in trading and distribution of automotive batteries, lubricants, electrical parts, spare parts and components. Geographically, the group generates maximum revenue from Malaysia, followed by the Middle East and Africa, and Other regions.
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