Malayan Cement BhdXKLS:3794 -0.78%76 Current Ratio is 2.40 as of Mar. 2026, which is 124% above its 10-year median of 1.07. GuruFocus rates XKLS:3794 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of RM5.52 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 407 Building Materials companies, Malayan Cement Bhd ranks better than 72.24% on this metric.
The current ratio is a liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Malayan Cement Bhd's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.40.
Malayan Cement Bhd has a current ratio of 2.40. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Malayan Cement Bhd's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:3794'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.58 Med: 1.07 Max: 2.4
Current: 2.4
During the past 13 years, Malayan Cement Bhd's highest Current Ratio was 2.40. The lowest was 0.58. And the median was 1.07.
XKLS:3794's Current Ratio is ranked better than 72.24% of 407
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 1.5
vs XKLS:3794: 2.40
Malayan Cement Bhd (XKLS:3794) Current Ratio Explanation
The current ratio can give a sense of the efficiency of a company's operating cycle or its ability to turn its product into cash. Companies that have trouble getting paid on their receivables or have long inventory turnover can run into liquidity problems because they are unable to alleviate their obligations. Because business operations differ in each industry, it is always more useful to compare companies within the same industry.
Acceptable current ratios vary from industry to industry and are generally between 1 and 3 for healthy businesses.
The higher the current ratio, the more capable the company is of paying its obligations. A ratio under 1 suggests that the company would be unable to pay off its obligations if they came due at that point. While this shows the company is not in good financial health, it does not necessarily mean that it will go bankrupt - as there are many ways to access financing - but it is definitely not a good sign.
If all other things were equal, a creditor, who is expecting to be paid in the next 12 months, would consider a high current ratio to be better than a low current ratio, because a high current ratio means that the company is more likely to meet its liabilities which fall due in the next 12 months.
Malayan Cement Bhd Current Ratio Related Terms
Malayan Cement Bhd Current Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Malayan Cement Bhd's Current 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.
XKLS:3794 vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Current Ratio Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Malayan Cement Bhd's Current Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Current 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.
Malayan Cement Bhd Current Ratio vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Malayan Cement Bhd's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Malayan Cement Bhd's Current 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.
Malayan Cement Bhd (XKLS:3794) has a Current Ratio of 2.40 as of Mar. 2026. This is 124% above median its historical median of 1.07. Over the past decade, Malayan Cement Bhd's Current Ratio has ranged from 0.58 to 2.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Malayan Cement Bhd ranks #113 out of 407 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 27.8%.
Is Malayan Cement Bhd's Current Ratio too high?
Malayan Cement Bhd's current Current Ratio of 2.40 is 124% above median its 10-year median of 1.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.58 to a high of 2.40. The Building Materials industry median Current Ratio is 1.50. Malayan Cement Bhd's value of 2.40 is 60% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Malayan Cement Bhd ranks #113 out of 407 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Malayan Cement Bhd has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Malayan Cement Bhd's Current Ratio compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Malayan Cement Bhd ranks #113 out of 407 companies for Current Ratio. This puts Malayan Cement Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.50. Malayan Cement Bhd's value of 2.40 is 60% above this benchmark. Historically, Malayan Cement Bhd's own Current Ratio has ranged from 0.58 to 2.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.07 vs. the industry median of 1.50, Malayan Cement 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 Current Ratio for a Building Materials company?
The median Current Ratio among Building Materials companies is 1.50, based on 407 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Current Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Current Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Malayan Cement Bhd's current Current Ratio of 2.40 is 60% 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 Current Ratio mean?
A high Current Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Building Materials industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Malayan Cement Bhd's current Current Ratio is 2.40, which is 124% above median its own 10-year median of 1.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Malayan Cement Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malayan Cement Bhd (XKLS:3794) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM5.52, compared to a current price of RM6.33 — trading 14.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 2.40, which is 124% above median its 10-year median of 1.07 and 60% above the Building Materials industry median of 1.50. Malayan Cement Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Current Ratio calculated?
Current Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Malayan Cement Bhd (XKLS:3794), the current Current Ratio is 2.40 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 Malayan Cement Bhd (XKLS:3794) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malayan Cement Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM6.33 is trading 14.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM5.52.
GuruFocus considers Malayan Cement Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:3794:
Current Ratio: 2.40 (124% above median its 10-year median of 1.07)
GF Value™: RM5.52 vs. price of RM6.33 (14.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 60% above the Building Materials median (#113 of 407)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:3794 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Malayan Cement Bhd is a cement and building materials group in Malaysia and Singapore. It is a producer of cement, ready-mixed concrete, drymix, and quarry products, which are used in the residential and commercial building industry and also have various applications in infrastructure and other industries. The company's operating divisions are Cement, and Aggregates and Concrete. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Cement segment which also includes its drymix and waste management business. Geographically, it derives key revenue from Malaysia and the rest from Singapore.
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