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.
Kobay Technology Bhd's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.60%.
The industry rank for Kobay Technology Bhd's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:6971's 3-Year RORE % is ranked worse than 50.67% of 2897
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 5.14
vs XKLS:6971: 4.60
Kobay Technology Bhd (XKLS:6971) 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.
Kobay Technology Bhd 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Kobay Technology Bhd 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kobay Technology 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:6971 vs CRS, ATI, MLI: 3-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Kobay Technology 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.
Kobay Technology Bhd 3-Year RORE % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Kobay Technology Bhd's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kobay Technology 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.
Kobay Technology Bhd (XKLS:6971) has a 3-Year RORE % of 4.60 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 Kobay Technology Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kobay Technology Bhd ranks #1468 out of 2897 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 50.7%.
Is Kobay Technology Bhd's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Kobay Technology Bhd's current 3-Year RORE % is 4.60. The Industrial Products industry median 3-Year RORE % is 5.14. Kobay Technology Bhd's value of 4.60 is 10.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kobay Technology Bhd ranks #1468 out of 2897 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kobay Technology Bhd has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kobay Technology Bhd's 3-Year RORE % compare to CRS and ATI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Kobay Technology Bhd ranks #1468 out of 2897 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places Kobay Technology Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 5.14. Kobay Technology Bhd's value of 4.60 is 10.5% below 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 Products company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Industrial Products companies is 5.14, based on 2,897 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. Kobay Technology Bhd's current 3-Year RORE % of 4.60 is 10.5% below 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 Kobay Technology Bhd and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 5.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kobay Technology Bhd's current 3-Year RORE % is 4.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kobay Technology Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kobay Technology Bhd (XKLS:6971) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.89, compared to a current price of RM2.33 — trading 23.3% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 4.60 and 10.5% below the Industrial Products industry median of 5.14. Kobay Technology Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 8 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 Kobay Technology Bhd (XKLS:6971), the current 3-Year RORE % is 4.60 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 Kobay Technology Bhd (XKLS:6971) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kobay Technology Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM2.33 is trading 23.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.89.
GuruFocus considers Kobay Technology Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:6971:
3-Year RORE %: 4.60
GF Value™: RM1.89 vs. price of RM2.33 (23.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 10.5% below the Industrial Products median (#1468 of 2897)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:6971 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kobay Technology Bhd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, the company operates in the following segments: Manufacturing, Property development, Pharmaceutical and healthcare, Asset Management, Investment holding, and Others. It generates maximum revenue from the Manufacturing segment, which is engaged in the manufacturing of precision machined components, precision stamping, sheet metal parts, surface treatment, precision moulds, tooling and form dies, semiconductor assembly and testing equipment, metal works and structures, modules and parts for oil and gas production and extraction equipment, and components and sub-assemblies for aerospace parts. Geographically, it derives key revenue from Malaysia and the rest from Singapore, the USA, and other regions.
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