Leader Steel Holdings Bhd (XKLS:9881) 3-Year RORE % : -235.06% (As of Mar. 2026)

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XKLS:9881 Leader Steel Holdings Bhd XKLS:9881
38 GF Score
Price RM0.40
GF Value RM0.34
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Leader Steel Holdings Bhd 3-Year RORE %?

Leader Steel Holdings Bhd XKLS:9881 38 3-Year RORE % is -235.06 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:9881 with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.34 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 597 Steel companies, Leader Steel Holdings Bhd ranks worse than 96.65% 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. Leader Steel Holdings Bhd's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -235.06%.

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

XKLS:9881's 3-Year RORE % is ranked worse than
96.65% of 597 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.24 vs XKLS:9881: -235.06

Leader Steel Holdings Bhd  (XKLS:9881) 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.


Leader Steel Holdings Bhd 3-Year RORE % Related Terms


Leader Steel Holdings Bhd 3-Year RORE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Leader Steel 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.

Leader Steel Holdings Bhd 3-Year RORE % Chart

Leader Steel Holdings Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
3-Year RORE %
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Leader Steel Holdings Bhd Quarterly Data
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3-Year RORE % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -78.51 -92.16 -79.57 -150.98 -235.06

XKLS:9881 vs NUE, STLD, RS: 3-Year RORE % Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Leader Steel 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.


Leader Steel Holdings Bhd 3-Year RORE % vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Leader Steel Holdings Bhd's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Leader Steel Holdings Bhd's 3-Year RORE % falls into.


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Leader Steel Holdings Bhd 3-Year RORE % Calculation

Leader Steel Holdings Bhd's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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 )
=( -0.011-0.17 )/( 0.112-0.035 )
=-0.181/0.077
=-235.06 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about 3-Year RORE % →
What does a 3-Year RORE % of -235.06 mean?
Leader Steel Holdings Bhd (XKLS:9881) has a 3-Year RORE % of -235.06 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 Leader Steel Holdings Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Leader Steel Holdings Bhd ranks #577 out of 597 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 96.6%.
Is Leader Steel Holdings Bhd's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Leader Steel Holdings Bhd's current 3-Year RORE % is -235.06. Based on the distribution chart, Leader Steel Holdings Bhd ranks #577 out of 597 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Leader Steel Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Leader Steel Holdings Bhd's 3-Year RORE % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Leader Steel Holdings Bhd ranks #577 out of 597 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places Leader Steel Holdings Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 0.24. 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 Steel company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Steel companies is 0.24, based on 597 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 Leader Steel Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 0.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Leader Steel Holdings Bhd's current 3-Year RORE % is -235.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Leader Steel Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Leader Steel Holdings Bhd (XKLS:9881) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.34, compared to a current price of RM0.40 — trading 17.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is -235.06. Leader Steel 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 Leader Steel Holdings Bhd (XKLS:9881), the current 3-Year RORE % is -235.06 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 Leader Steel Holdings Bhd (XKLS:9881) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Leader Steel Holdings Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM0.40 is trading 17.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.34. GuruFocus considers Leader Steel Holdings Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:9881:

  • 3-Year RORE %: -235.06
  • GF Value™: RM0.34 vs. price of RM0.40 (17.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 38/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:9881 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Leader Steel Holdings Bhd Business Description

Address Wisma Leader Steel, Plot 85, Lorong Perusahaan Utama, Kawasan Perusahaan Bukit Tengah, Bukit Tengah, Seberang Prai Tengah, PNG, MYS, 14000
Leader Steel Holdings Bhd is an investment holding company. It is engaged in the business segment of Manufacturing, processing, and trading of steel and metal products and minerals. The group's steel and metal products include steel pipes and tubes, hollow sections, and steel flat bar, whereas the minerals include iron ore, manganese, mill scales, and slags. The company has two segments: the Steel segment and the Mineral segment. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the steel segment, which is engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of steel products. Geographically, the company operates in Malaysia, China, Hong Kong, Macau, the United Kingdom, and other countries, of which key revenue is generated from Malaysia.
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