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Kretam Holdings BhdXKLS:1996 +0.77%55 Cash Ratio is 2.42 as of Mar. 2026, which is 325% above its 10-year median of 0.57. GuruFocus rates XKLS:1996 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.64 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,926 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Kretam Holdings Bhd ranks better than 88.37% on this metric.
Kretam Holdings Bhd has a Cash Ratio of 2.42. It generally indicates that the company is able to cover all short-term debt and still have cash remaining.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kretam Holdings Bhd's Cash Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:1996'
s Cash Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.13 Med: 0.57 Max: 2.42
Current: 2.42
During the past 13 years, Kretam Holdings Bhd's highest Cash Ratio was 2.42. The lowest was 0.13. And the median was 0.57.
XKLS:1996's Cash Ratio is ranked better than 88.37% of 1926
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.39
vs XKLS:1996: 2.42
Kretam Holdings Bhd (XKLS:1996) Cash Ratio Explanation
The cash ratio is more conservative than other liquidity ratios, such as Quick Ratio and Current Ratio, because it only considers a company's most liquid resources. The numerator of cash ratio only considers Cash, Cash Equivalents and marketable securities. Other current assets, such as accounts receivable and inventories, are not included. The rationale is that these assets may require time to be transformed into cash, and the amount of money received is also uncertain.
The cash ratio shows a company’s ability to pay all current liabilities immediately without selling or liquidating other assets. Generally speaking, a higher cash ratio suggests the company has a stronger ability to cover its short-term debt. However, a high cash ratio could also indicate inefficient management: the company is inefficient in making full utilization of cash to invest protential profitable project. It may also suggest that the company is not confident about future profitability.
In general, the higher the cash ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
Kretam Holdings Bhd Cash Ratio Related Terms
Kretam Holdings Bhd Cash Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kretam Holdings Bhd's Cash Ratio 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.
For the Farm Products subindustry, Kretam Holdings Bhd's Cash Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash Ratio 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.
Kretam Holdings Bhd Cash Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kretam Holdings Bhd's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kretam Holdings Bhd's Cash Ratio 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.
Kretam Holdings Bhd (XKLS:1996) has a Cash Ratio of 2.42 as of Mar. 2026. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on Kretam Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 325% above median its historical median of 0.57. Over the past decade, Kretam Holdings Bhd's Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.13 to 2.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Kretam Holdings Bhd ranks #224 out of 1926 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 11.6%.
Is Kretam Holdings Bhd's Cash Ratio too high?
Kretam Holdings Bhd's current Cash Ratio of 2.42 is 325% above median its 10-year median of 0.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.13 to a high of 2.42. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Cash Ratio is 0.39. Kretam Holdings Bhd's value of 2.42 is 520.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kretam Holdings Bhd ranks #224 out of 1926 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kretam Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kretam Holdings Bhd's Cash Ratio compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Kretam Holdings Bhd ranks #224 out of 1926 companies for Cash Ratio. This places Kretam Holdings Bhd in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cash Ratio is 0.39. Kretam Holdings Bhd's value of 2.42 is 520.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Kretam Holdings Bhd's own Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.13 to 2.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.57 vs. the industry median of 0.39, Kretam Holdings Bhd 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 Cash Ratio for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Cash Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.39, based on 1,926 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kretam Holdings Bhd's current Cash Ratio of 2.42 is 520.5% 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 Cash Ratio mean?
A high Cash Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on Kretam Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Cash Ratio is 0.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kretam Holdings Bhd's current Cash Ratio is 2.42, which is 325% above median its own 10-year median of 0.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kretam Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kretam Holdings Bhd (XKLS:1996) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.64, compared to a current price of RM0.66 — trading 2.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Ratio is 2.42, which is 325% above median its 10-year median of 0.57 and 520.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.39. Kretam Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Ratio calculated?
Cash Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kretam Holdings Bhd (XKLS:1996), the current Cash Ratio is 2.42 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 Kretam Holdings Bhd (XKLS:1996) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kretam Holdings Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM0.66 is trading 2.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.64.
GuruFocus considers Kretam Holdings Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:1996:
Cash Ratio: 2.42 (325% above median its 10-year median of 0.57)
GF Value™: RM0.64 vs. price of RM0.66 (2.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 520.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#224 of 1926)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:1996 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kretam Holdings Bhd is a Sabah-based medium-sized oil palm plantation company. The company operates through two segments, namely Plantation, Mills, and Refinery. Its Plantation and mill segment is involved in the business of cultivation and sale of oil palm products. The Refinery segment, which generates the majority of revenue, engages in refining crude palm oil and producing biofuels. The majority of revenue is generated from the refinery segment. The company's geographical area of operations includes Malaysia, Spain, Germany, and the Netherlands. The majority of its revenue is generated from Malaysia.
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