Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5032) Cash Ratio: 3.70 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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XKLS:5032 Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd XKLS:5032
71 GF Score
Price RM5.40
GF Value RM6.23
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd Cash Ratio?

Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd XKLS:5032 71 Cash Ratio is 3.70 as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 3.46. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5032 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of RM6.23 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 992 Transportation companies, Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd ranks better than 94.05% on this metric.

The Cash Ratio measures a company’s ability to meet its short-term obligations with cash and near-cash resources. It is calculated as a company's Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd's Cash Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.70.

Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd has a Cash Ratio of 3.70. 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 Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd's Cash Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

XKLS:5032' s Cash Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.83   Med: 3.46   Max: 10.41
Current: 3.7

During the past 13 years, Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd's highest Cash Ratio was 10.41. The lowest was 1.83. And the median was 3.46.

XKLS:5032's Cash Ratio is ranked better than
94.05% of 992 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 0.51 vs XKLS:5032: 3.70

Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd  (XKLS:5032) 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.


Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd Cash Ratio Related Terms


Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd Cash Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bintulu Port 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.

Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd Cash Ratio Chart

Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cash Ratio
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Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cash Ratio 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 3.32 3.81 4.29 3.24 3.70

Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd Cash Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Bintulu Port 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.


Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd Cash Ratio vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd's Cash Ratio falls into.


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Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd Cash Ratio Calculation

The Cash Ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its cash and near-cash resources.

Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd's Cash Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Cash Ratio (A: Dec. 2025 )=Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities/Total Current Liabilities
=1297.998/401.124
=3.24

Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd's Cash Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Cash Ratio (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities/Total Current Liabilities
=1273.905/344.288
=3.70

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Cash Ratio →
What does a Cash Ratio of 3.70 mean?
Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5032) has a Cash Ratio of 3.70 as of Mar. 2026. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.46. Over the past decade, Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd's Cash Ratio has ranged from 1.83 to 10.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd ranks #59 out of 992 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 5.9%.
Is Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd's Cash Ratio too high?
Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd's current Cash Ratio of 3.70 is near median its 10-year median of 3.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.83 to a high of 10.41. The Transportation industry median Cash Ratio is 0.51. Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd's value of 3.70 is 625.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd ranks #59 out of 992 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd's Cash Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd ranks #59 out of 992 companies for Cash Ratio. This places Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cash Ratio is 0.51. Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd's value of 3.70 is 625.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd's own Cash Ratio has ranged from 1.83 to 10.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.46 vs. the industry median of 0.51, Bintulu Port 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 Transportation company?
The median Cash Ratio among Transportation companies is 0.51, based on 992 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. Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd's current Cash Ratio of 3.70 is 625.5% 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 Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Cash Ratio is 0.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd's current Cash Ratio is 3.70, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5032) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM6.23, compared to a current price of RM5.40 — trading 13.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Ratio is 3.70, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.46 and 625.5% above the Transportation industry median of 0.51. Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5032), the current Cash Ratio is 3.70 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 Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5032) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM5.40 is trading 13.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM6.23. GuruFocus considers Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5032:

  • Cash Ratio: 3.70 (near median its 10-year median of 3.46)
  • GF Value™: RM6.23 vs. price of RM5.40 (13.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 625.5% above the Transportation median (#59 of 992)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5032 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd Business Description

Address 12th Mile, Tanjung Kidurong Road, Lot 15, Block 20, P.O. Box 996, Kemena Land District, Bintulu, SWK, MYS, 97000
Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd provides port services at Bintulu Port. It operates in two segments: Port operations and Bulking services. The Port segment includes the construction of port facilities, handling of cargo for LNG, petroleum products, general cargo, container, and other ancillary services, whereas Bulking services provide bulking installation facilities for palm oil, edible oils and its by-products. It generates maximum revenue from the Port operations segment. Geographically, it derives revenue from the Malaysia region whereas it also operates in Brunei.
71GF Score

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