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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.
WCT Holdings Bhd's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 19.07%.
The industry rank for WCT Holdings Bhd's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:9679's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than 61.47% of 1635
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 6.77
vs XKLS:9679: 19.07
WCT Holdings Bhd (XKLS:9679) 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.
WCT Holdings Bhd 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
WCT Holdings Bhd 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for WCT Holdings 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:9679 vs PWR, FIX, EME: 3-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, WCT Holdings 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.
WCT Holdings Bhd 3-Year RORE % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, WCT Holdings Bhd's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where WCT Holdings 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.
WCT Holdings Bhd (XKLS:9679) has a 3-Year RORE % of 19.07 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 WCT Holdings Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, WCT Holdings Bhd ranks #630 out of 1635 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 38.5%.
Is WCT Holdings Bhd's 3-Year RORE % too high?
WCT Holdings Bhd's current 3-Year RORE % is 19.07. The Construction industry median 3-Year RORE % is 6.77. WCT Holdings Bhd's value of 19.07 is 181.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, WCT Holdings Bhd ranks #630 out of 1635 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, WCT Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does WCT Holdings Bhd's 3-Year RORE % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, WCT Holdings Bhd ranks #630 out of 1635 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This puts WCT Holdings Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 6.77. WCT Holdings Bhd's value of 19.07 is 181.7% 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 Construction company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Construction companies is 6.77, based on 1,635 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. WCT Holdings Bhd's current 3-Year RORE % of 19.07 is 181.7% 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 WCT Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 6.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. WCT Holdings Bhd's current 3-Year RORE % is 19.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is WCT Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WCT Holdings Bhd (XKLS:9679) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.59, compared to a current price of RM0.40 — trading 32.2% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 19.07 and 181.7% above the Construction industry median of 6.77. WCT Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 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 WCT Holdings Bhd (XKLS:9679), the current 3-Year RORE % is 19.07 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 WCT Holdings Bhd (XKLS:9679) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WCT Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.40 is trading 32.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.59.
GuruFocus considers WCT Holdings Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:9679:
3-Year RORE %: 19.07
GF Value™: RM0.59 vs. price of RM0.40 (32.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 181.7% above the Construction median (#630 of 1635)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:9679 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
WCT Holdings Bhd is an investment holding company that provides management services to subsidiaries, joint ventures, and associates. Along with its subsidiaries, the company operates in three business segments; the Engineering and Construction segment includes engineering works specializing in earthworks, highway construction, and related infrastructure works; the Property Development segment includes the development of residential and commercial properties; and the Property Investment and Management segment includes holding and management of assets for capital appreciation and rental income. Maximum revenue is generated from the Engineering and Construction segment. Geographically, the group generates maximum revenue from Malaysia, followed by the Middle East, India, and other regions.
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