Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs (XKLS:5098) Change In Inventory: RM-124 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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XKLS:5098 Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs XKLS:5098
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Price RM0.22
GF Value RM0.40
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs Change In Inventory?

Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs XKLS:5098 +2.38% 39 Change In Inventory is RM-124 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5098 with a GF Score™ of 39/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.40 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs's change in inventory for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM3 Mil. It means Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs's inventory declined by RM3 Mil from Dec. 2025 to Mar. 2026 .

Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs's change in inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 was RM-131 Mil. It means Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs's inventory increased by RM131 Mil from Dec. 2024 to Dec. 2025 .

Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs's Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM988 Mil.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 115.91.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.79.

Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue. Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.25.


Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs  (XKLS:5098) Change In Inventory Explanation

1. Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.

Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in is calculated as:

Days Inventory=Average Total Inventories/Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=987.539/777.452*365 / 4
=115.91

2. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.

Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

3. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.

Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs's Inventory to Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

* 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.


Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs Change In Inventory Related Terms


Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs Change In Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs's Change In Inventory 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.

Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs Change In Inventory Chart

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Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs Change In Inventory Calculation

Change In Inventory is the difference between last period's ending inventory and the current period's ending inventory.

Change In Inventory 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-124 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Change In Inventory →
What does a Change In Inventory of RM-124 Mil mean?
Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs (XKLS:5098) has a Change In Inventory of RM-124 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Change in Inventory is the difference between current-period inventory and past-period inventory. View historical data for Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs and its competitors.
Is Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs' Change In Inventory too high?
Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs' current Change In Inventory is RM-124 Mil. Overall, Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs has a GF Score™ of 39/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs' Change In Inventory compare to NUE and STLD?
Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs' Change In Inventory of RM-124 Mil can be compared against companies in the Steel industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Change In Inventory for a Steel company?
A good Change In Inventory depends on the Steel industry context. However, Change In Inventory 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 Change In Inventory mean?
A high Change In Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Change in Inventory is the difference between current-period inventory and past-period inventory. View historical data for Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs and its competitors. Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs's current Change In Inventory is RM-124 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs (XKLS:5098) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.40, compared to a current price of RM0.22 — trading 46.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Change In Inventory is RM-124 Mil. Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs' overall GF Score™ is 39/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Change In Inventory calculated?
Change In Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs (XKLS:5098), the current Change In Inventory is RM-124 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 Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs (XKLS:5098) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.22 is trading 46.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.40. GuruFocus considers Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5098:

  • Change In Inventory: RM-124 Mil
  • GF Value™: RM0.40 vs. price of RM0.22 (46.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 39/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5098 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs Business Description

Address Wisma Masteel, Lot 29C, Off Jalan Tandang, Section 51, Petaling Jaya, SGR, MYS, 46050
Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs engages in the manufacturing and marketing of high tensile steel bars, mild steel bars, and prime steel billets. These steel products are used in construction and infrastructure works. The company is organized in one business segment which is the Manufacturing of steel bars and billets. Geographically, the group has a business presence in Malaysia and Outside Malaysia, of which prime revenue is derived from Malaysia.
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