Khon Kaen Sugar Industry PCL (BKK:KSL-R) Capex-to-Operating-Income: 0.53 (As of Apr. 2026) — 55% Below Median

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BKK:KSL-R Khon Kaen Sugar Industry PCL BKK:KSL-R
62 GF Score
Price ฿1.84
GF Value ฿2.25
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 13 Warning Signs
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What is Khon Kaen Sugar Industry PCL Capex-to-Operating-Income?

Khon Kaen Sugar Industry PCL BKK:KSL-R +0.81% 62 Capex-to-Operating-Income is 0.53 as of Apr. 2026, which is 55% below its 10-year median of 1.18. GuruFocus rates BKK:KSL-R with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿2.25 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 13 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,161 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Khon Kaen Sugar Industry PCL ranks worse than 76.74% on this metric.

Capex-to-Operating-Income measures a company's investments in physical assets such as property, industrial buildings or equipment to its operating income.

Khon Kaen Sugar Industry PCL's Capital Expenditure for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was ฿-191.13 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was ฿364.25 Mil.

Hence, Khon Kaen Sugar Industry PCL's Capex-to-Operating-Income for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.53.


Khon Kaen Sugar Industry PCL  (BKK:KSL-R) Capex-to-Operating-Income Explanation

Capex-to-Operating-Income assesses how much emphasis a company is placing upon investing in capital-intensive projects. The ratio is generally a good gauge to quantify how much focus on growth a company has. Typically, smaller companies that are still growing and expanding will have a higher Capex to Operating Income Ratio, since such businesses are likely investing more in physical assets. Lower ratios could indicate that a company has reached maturity and it is no longer pursuing aggressive growth.


Khon Kaen Sugar Industry PCL Capex-to-Operating-Income Related Terms


Khon Kaen Sugar Industry PCL Capex-to-Operating-Income Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Khon Kaen Sugar Industry PCL's Capex-to-Operating-Income 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.

Khon Kaen Sugar Industry PCL Capex-to-Operating-Income Chart

Khon Kaen Sugar Industry PCL Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
Capex-to-Operating-Income
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.57 0.12 0.70 2.24 1.69

Khon Kaen Sugar Industry PCL Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
Capex-to-Operating-Income 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 0.95 0.99 3.57 1.38 0.53

BKK:KSL-R vs MDLZ, HSY, TR: Capex-to-Operating-Income Comparison

For the Confectioners subindustry, Khon Kaen Sugar Industry PCL's Capex-to-Operating-Income, along with its competitors' market caps and Capex-to-Operating-Income 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.


Khon Kaen Sugar Industry PCL Capex-to-Operating-Income vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Khon Kaen Sugar Industry PCL's Capex-to-Operating-Income distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Khon Kaen Sugar Industry PCL's Capex-to-Operating-Income falls into.


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Khon Kaen Sugar Industry PCL Capex-to-Operating-Income Calculation

Khon Kaen Sugar Industry PCL's Capex-to-Operating-Income for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as

Capex-to-Operating-Income=- Capital Expenditure / Operating Income
=- (-1531.062) / 904.745
=1.69

Khon Kaen Sugar Industry PCL's Capex-to-Operating-Income for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Capex-to-Operating-Income=- Capital Expenditure / Operating Income
=- (-191.125) / 364.254
=0.52

* 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.

What does a Capex-to-Operating-Income of 0.53 mean?
Khon Kaen Sugar Industry PCL (BKK:KSL-R) has a Capex-to-Operating-Income of 0.53 as of Apr. 2026. Capex to Operating Income ratio measures a company's investments in physical assets to its operating income. View historical data on Khon Kaen Sugar Industry PCL and its competitors. This is 55% below median its historical median of 1.18. Over the past decade, Khon Kaen Sugar Industry PCL's Capex-to-Operating-Income has ranged from 0.12 to 6.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Khon Kaen Sugar Industry PCL ranks #891 out of 1161 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 76.7%.
Is Khon Kaen Sugar Industry PCL's Capex-to-Operating-Income too high?
Khon Kaen Sugar Industry PCL's current Capex-to-Operating-Income of 0.53 is 55% below median its 10-year median of 1.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.12 to a high of 6.17. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Capex-to-Operating-Income is 0.48. Khon Kaen Sugar Industry PCL's value of 0.53 is 10.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Khon Kaen Sugar Industry PCL ranks #891 out of 1161 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Khon Kaen Sugar Industry PCL has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Khon Kaen Sugar Industry PCL's Capex-to-Operating-Income compare to MDLZ and HSY?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Khon Kaen Sugar Industry PCL ranks #891 out of 1161 companies for Capex-to-Operating-Income. This places Khon Kaen Sugar Industry PCL in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Capex-to-Operating-Income is 0.48. Khon Kaen Sugar Industry PCL's value of 0.53 is 10.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Khon Kaen Sugar Industry PCL's own Capex-to-Operating-Income has ranged from 0.12 to 6.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.18 vs. the industry median of 0.48, Khon Kaen Sugar Industry PCL has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Capex-to-Operating-Income for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Capex-to-Operating-Income among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.48, based on 1,161 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Capex-to-Operating-Income significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Capex-to-Operating-Income should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Khon Kaen Sugar Industry PCL's current Capex-to-Operating-Income of 0.53 is 10.4% 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 Capex-to-Operating-Income mean?
A high Capex-to-Operating-Income can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Capex to Operating Income ratio measures a company's investments in physical assets to its operating income. View historical data on Khon Kaen Sugar Industry PCL and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Capex-to-Operating-Income is 0.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Khon Kaen Sugar Industry PCL's current Capex-to-Operating-Income is 0.53, which is 55% below median its own 10-year median of 1.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Khon Kaen Sugar Industry PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Khon Kaen Sugar Industry PCL (BKK:KSL-R) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿2.25, compared to a current price of ฿1.84 — trading 18.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Capex-to-Operating-Income is 0.53, which is 55% below median its 10-year median of 1.18 and 10.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.48. Khon Kaen Sugar Industry PCL's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 13 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Capex-to-Operating-Income calculated?
Capex-to-Operating-Income is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Khon Kaen Sugar Industry PCL (BKK:KSL-R), the current Capex-to-Operating-Income is 0.53 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 Khon Kaen Sugar Industry PCL (BKK:KSL-R) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Khon Kaen Sugar Industry PCL stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ฿1.84 is trading 18.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ฿2.25. GuruFocus considers Khon Kaen Sugar Industry PCL to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BKK:KSL-R:

  • Capex-to-Operating-Income: 0.53 (55% below median its 10-year median of 1.18)
  • GF Value™: ฿2.25 vs. price of ฿1.84 (18.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 13 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 10.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#891 of 1161)

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


Khon Kaen Sugar Industry PCL Business Description

Other Exchanges KSL:Thailand
Address Sriayudahya Road, No. 503 K.S.L. Tower, 9th Floor, Thanon Phaya Thai Sub-District, Ratchathewi District, Bangkok, THA, 10400
Khon Kaen Sugar Industry PCL manufactures and distributes sugar and molasses in Thailand. It also sells the byproducts of its sugar production, including ethanol, which it sells to oil companies, and electricity, which it sells to the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT), a monopoly in Thailand's electrical energy market and the country's primary power producer. The company has three operating segments - Manufacture and Distribution of Sugar and Molasses, Manufacture and Sale of Electricity, and Real Estate Rental. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Manufacture and Distribution of Sugar and Molasses. In addition to Thailand, the company sells its products in Laos and Cambodia.
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