PBS Bhd (XKLS:5231) Cash Flow from Operations: RM-3.34 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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XKLS:5231 PBS Bhd XKLS:5231
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Price RM0.12
GF Value RM0.06
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is PBS Bhd Cash Flow from Operations?

PBS Bhd XKLS:5231 +4.35% 25 Cash Flow from Operations is RM-3.34 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5231 with a GF Score™ of 25/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.06 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Cash flow from operations refers to the cash brought in through a company's normal business operations. It is the cash flow before any investment or financing activities. It is the cash version of net income.

For the three months ended in Mar. 2026, PBS Bhd's Cash Receipts from Operating Activities was RM3.41 Mil. Its Cash Payments was RM-2.16 Mil. Its Dividends Paid was RM0.00 Mil. Its Dividends Received was RM0.00 Mil. Its Interest Paid was RM-0.03 Mil. Its Interest Received was RM0.27 Mil. Its Taxes Refund Paid was RM0.00 Mil. And its Cash Flow from Others was RM0.00 Mil. In all, PBS Bhd's Cash Flow from Operations for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM1.50 Mil.


PBS Bhd  (XKLS:5231) Cash Flow from Operations Explanation

For non-financial companies reported in direct method, cash flow from operations contains eight items:

1. Cash Receipts from Operating Activities:
Cash Receipts from Operating Activities represents cash received from operating activitiies in direct method.

PBS Bhd's cash receipts from operating activities for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM3.41 Mil.

2. Cash Payments:
It represents cash flow paid from operating activities in the direct cash flow method.

PBS Bhd's cash payments for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-2.16 Mil.

3. Dividends Paid:
It represents dividend paid to the investors in the direct cash flow method.

PBS Bhd's cash payments for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM0.00 Mil.

4. Dividends Received:
It represents dividend received on the investment in the direct cash flow method.

PBS Bhd's cash payments for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM0.00 Mil.

5. Interest Paid:
It represents interest paid on loans, debt or borrowings, in the direct cash flow method.

PBS Bhd's cash payments for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-0.03 Mil.

6. Interest Received:
It represents interest received by the company in the direct cash flow method.

PBS Bhd's cash payments for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM0.27 Mil.

7. Taxes Refund Paid:
It represents tax paid or refund related to operating activities in the direct cash flow method.

PBS Bhd's cash payments for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM0.00 Mil.

8. Cash Flow from Others:
These are cash differences caused by the change of cash receipts and cash payments. For instance, if a company pays its suppliers slower, its cash position will build up faster. If a company receives payments from its customers slower, its cash position will grow more slowly (or even shrink).

PBS Bhd's cash flow from others for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM0.00 Mil.


PBS Bhd Cash Flow from Operations Related Terms


PBS Bhd Cash Flow from Operations Historical Data

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The historical data trend for PBS Bhd's Cash Flow from Operations 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.

PBS Bhd Cash Flow from Operations Chart

PBS Bhd Annual Data
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PBS Bhd Quarterly Data
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PBS Bhd Cash Flow from Operations Calculation

Cash flow from operations refers to the cash brought in through a company's normal business operations. It is the cash flow before any investment or financing activities. It is the cash version of net income.

PBS Bhd's Cash Flow from Operations for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

PBS Bhd's Cash Flow from Operations for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is:


Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was RM-3.34 Mil.

* 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 Cash Flow from Operations of RM-3.34 Mil mean?
PBS Bhd (XKLS:5231) has a Cash Flow from Operations of RM-3.34 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Cash Flow from Operations is the amount of cash earned or paid from standard business operations. View historical data for PBS Bhd and its competitors.
Is PBS Bhd's Cash Flow from Operations too high?
PBS Bhd's current Cash Flow from Operations is RM-3.34 Mil. Overall, PBS Bhd has a GF Score™ of 25/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PBS Bhd's Cash Flow from Operations compare to CTAS and CPRT?
PBS Bhd's Cash Flow from Operations of RM-3.34 Mil can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Flow from Operations for a Business Services company?
A good Cash Flow from Operations depends on the Business Services industry context. However, Cash Flow from Operations 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 Cash Flow from Operations mean?
A high Cash Flow from Operations can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash Flow from Operations is the amount of cash earned or paid from standard business operations. View historical data for PBS Bhd and its competitors. PBS Bhd's current Cash Flow from Operations is RM-3.34 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PBS Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PBS Bhd (XKLS:5231) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.06, compared to a current price of RM0.12 — trading 100% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow from Operations is RM-3.34 Mil. PBS Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 25/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Flow from Operations calculated?
Cash Flow from Operations is calculated from a company's financial statements. For PBS Bhd (XKLS:5231), the current Cash Flow from Operations is RM-3.34 Mil 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 PBS Bhd (XKLS:5231) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PBS Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM0.12 is trading 100% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.06. GuruFocus considers PBS Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5231:

  • Cash Flow from Operations: RM-3.34 Mil
  • GF Value™: RM0.06 vs. price of RM0.12 (100% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 25/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5231 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


PBS Bhd Business Description

Address No. 9, Jalan Pemaju U1/15, Unit A-10-02, Level 10, Empire Tower Office, Empire Subang, Subang Jaya, SGR, MYS, 47500
PBS Bhd is engaged in the distribution of stationery and office products and investment holding. The Group operates mainly as a distributor for the Pelikan brand and distributes Pelikan-branded Fine Writing and Stationery in Malaysia, Singapore, China/Taiwan, Thailand and Greece. The Group is organised into two main geographical units: Rest of the World and Asia.
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