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George Kent Malaysia BhdXKLS:3204 32 Cash Ratio is 1.65 as of Mar. 2026, which is 50% above its 10-year median of 1.10. GuruFocus rates XKLS:3204 with a GF Score™ of 32/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.41 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,742 Construction companies, George Kent Malaysia Bhd ranks better than 90.13% on this metric.
George Kent Malaysia Bhd has a Cash Ratio of 1.65. 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 George Kent Malaysia Bhd's Cash Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:3204'
s Cash Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.85 Med: 1.1 Max: 1.99
Current: 1.65
During the past 13 years, George Kent Malaysia Bhd's highest Cash Ratio was 1.99. The lowest was 0.85. And the median was 1.10.
XKLS:3204's Cash Ratio is ranked better than 90.13% of 1742
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 0.35
vs XKLS:3204: 1.65
George Kent Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:3204) 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.
George Kent Malaysia Bhd Cash Ratio Related Terms
George Kent Malaysia Bhd Cash Ratio Historical Data
* 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 Engineering & Construction subindustry, George Kent Malaysia 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.
George Kent Malaysia Bhd Cash Ratio vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, George Kent Malaysia Bhd's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where George Kent Malaysia 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.
George Kent Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:3204) has a Cash Ratio of 1.65 as of Mar. 2026. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on George Kent Malaysia Bhd and its competitors. This is 50% above median its historical median of 1.10. Over the past decade, George Kent Malaysia Bhd's Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.85 to 1.99. According to the industry distribution chart, George Kent Malaysia Bhd ranks #172 out of 1742 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 9.9%.
Is George Kent Malaysia Bhd's Cash Ratio too high?
George Kent Malaysia Bhd's current Cash Ratio of 1.65 is 50% above median its 10-year median of 1.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.85 to a high of 1.99. The Construction industry median Cash Ratio is 0.35. George Kent Malaysia Bhd's value of 1.65 is 371.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, George Kent Malaysia Bhd ranks #172 out of 1742 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, George Kent Malaysia Bhd has a GF Score™ of 32/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does George Kent Malaysia Bhd's Cash Ratio compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, George Kent Malaysia Bhd ranks #172 out of 1742 companies for Cash Ratio. This places George Kent Malaysia Bhd in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cash Ratio is 0.35. George Kent Malaysia Bhd's value of 1.65 is 371.4% above this benchmark. Historically, George Kent Malaysia Bhd's own Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.85 to 1.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.10 vs. the industry median of 0.35, George Kent Malaysia 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 Construction company?
The median Cash Ratio among Construction companies is 0.35, based on 1,742 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. George Kent Malaysia Bhd's current Cash Ratio of 1.65 is 371.4% 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 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 George Kent Malaysia Bhd and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Cash Ratio is 0.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. George Kent Malaysia Bhd's current Cash Ratio is 1.65, which is 50% above median its own 10-year median of 1.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is George Kent Malaysia Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, George Kent Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:3204) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.41, compared to a current price of RM0.28 — trading 32.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Ratio is 1.65, which is 50% above median its 10-year median of 1.10 and 371.4% above the Construction industry median of 0.35. George Kent Malaysia Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 32/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Ratio calculated?
Cash Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For George Kent Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:3204), the current Cash Ratio is 1.65 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 George Kent Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:3204) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, George Kent Malaysia Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.28 is trading 32.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.41.
GuruFocus considers George Kent Malaysia Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:3204:
Cash Ratio: 1.65 (50% above median its 10-year median of 1.10)
GF Value™: RM0.41 vs. price of RM0.28 (32.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 371.4% above the Construction median (#172 of 1742)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:3204 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
George Kent Malaysia Bhd is an engineering company involved in manufacturing, trading, and investment, development of services development of water infrastructure projects, and provision of construction services. Its core businesses are in the water and construction industries. The company exports its products to Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar, Cambodia, Philippines, Papua New Guinea, Australia, Hong Kong, Sri Lanka, Kenya, South Africa, South America, and the United Kingdom. It operates through the following segments: Engineering, Metering, and Others.
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