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Karex BhdXKLS:5247 +1.15%41 3-Year RORE % is 291.67 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5247 with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.77 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,825 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Karex Bhd ranks better than 97.1% 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.
Karex Bhd's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 291.67%.
The industry rank for Karex Bhd's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5247's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than 97.1% of 1825
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 6.03
vs XKLS:5247: 291.67
Karex Bhd (XKLS:5247) 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.
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.
Karex Bhd 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Karex Bhd 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Karex 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:5247 vs PG, CL, KVUE: 3-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Karex 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.
Karex Bhd 3-Year RORE % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Karex Bhd's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Karex 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.
Karex Bhd (XKLS:5247) has a 3-Year RORE % of 291.67 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 Karex Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Karex Bhd ranks #53 out of 1825 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 2.9%.
Is Karex Bhd's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Karex Bhd's current 3-Year RORE % is 291.67. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median 3-Year RORE % is 6.03. Karex Bhd's value of 291.67 is 4737% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Karex Bhd ranks #53 out of 1825 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Karex Bhd has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Karex Bhd's 3-Year RORE % compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Karex Bhd ranks #53 out of 1825 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places Karex Bhd in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 6.03. Karex Bhd's value of 291.67 is 4737% 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 a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 6.03, based on 1,825 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. Karex Bhd's current 3-Year RORE % of 291.67 is 4737% 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 Karex Bhd and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 6.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Karex Bhd's current 3-Year RORE % is 291.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Karex Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Karex Bhd (XKLS:5247) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.77, compared to a current price of RM0.44 — trading 42.9% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 291.67 and 4737% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 6.03. Karex Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 6 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 Karex Bhd (XKLS:5247), the current 3-Year RORE % is 291.67 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 Karex Bhd (XKLS:5247) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Karex Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.44 is trading 42.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.77.
GuruFocus considers Karex Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5247:
3-Year RORE %: 291.67
GF Value™: RM0.77 vs. price of RM0.44 (42.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 4737% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#53 of 1825)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5247 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Karex Bhd is a Malaysian investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, its main business activities comprise investment holding, manufacture, and sale of sexual wellness, medical, and other health-related products. These activities are located in Malaysia, Thailand, the United States of America, and the United Kingdom. It is principally engaged in manufacturing and selling condoms, personal lubricants, latex probe covers, oral dams, and others. The operating segments of the company are Sexual wellness, which generates maximum profits, Medical, and Others. Geographically, it derives key revenue from the Americas and the rest from Asia, Europe, and Africa.
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