Southern Steel Bhd (XKLS:5665) Current Ratio: 1.35 (As of Sep. 2025) — 55% Above Median


XKLS:5665 Southern Steel Bhd XKLS:5665
31 GF Score
Price RM0.41
GF Value RM0.26
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Southern Steel Bhd Current Ratio?

Southern Steel Bhd XKLS:5665 +3.85% 31 Current Ratio is 1.35 as of Sep. 2025, which is 55% above its 10-year median of 0.87. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5665 with a GF Score™ of 31/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.26 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 636 Steel companies, Southern Steel Bhd ranks worse than 63.99% 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. Southern Steel Bhd's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 1.35.

Southern Steel Bhd has a current ratio of 1.35. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.

The historical rank and industry rank for Southern Steel Bhd's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

XKLS:5665' s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.68   Med: 0.87   Max: 1.35
Current: 1.35

During the past 13 years, Southern Steel Bhd's highest Current Ratio was 1.35. The lowest was 0.68. And the median was 0.87.

XKLS:5665's Current Ratio is ranked worse than
63.99% of 636 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 1.63 vs XKLS:5665: 1.35

Southern Steel Bhd  (XKLS:5665) 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.


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Southern Steel Bhd Current Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Southern Steel 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.

Southern Steel Bhd Current Ratio Chart

Southern Steel Bhd Annual Data
Trend Jun15 Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24
Current Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.87 1.01 1.00 0.85 0.76

Southern Steel Bhd Quarterly Data
Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25
Current 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 0.71 0.68 1.23 1.33 1.35

XKLS:5665 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Current Ratio Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Southern Steel 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.


Southern Steel Bhd Current Ratio vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Southern Steel Bhd's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Southern Steel Bhd's Current Ratio falls into.


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Southern Steel Bhd Current Ratio Calculation

The current ratio is mainly used to give an idea of the company's ability to pay back its short-term liabilities with its short-term assets.

Southern Steel Bhd's Current Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2024 is calculated as

Current Ratio (A: Jun. 2024 )=Total Current Assets (A: Jun. 2024 )/Total Current Liabilities (A: Jun. 2024 )
=809.705/1072.19
=0.76

Southern Steel Bhd's Current Ratio for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Current Ratio (Q: Sep. 2025 )=Total Current Assets (Q: Sep. 2025 )/Total Current Liabilities (Q: Sep. 2025 )
=652.889/483.644
=1.35

* 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 Current Ratio →
What does a Current Ratio of 1.35 mean?
Southern Steel Bhd (XKLS:5665) has a Current Ratio of 1.35 as of Sep. 2025. This is 55% above median its historical median of 0.87. Over the past decade, Southern Steel Bhd's Current Ratio has ranged from 0.68 to 1.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Southern Steel Bhd ranks #407 out of 636 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 64%.
Is Southern Steel Bhd's Current Ratio too high?
Southern Steel Bhd's current Current Ratio of 1.35 is 55% above median its 10-year median of 0.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.68 to a high of 1.35. The Steel industry median Current Ratio is 1.63. Southern Steel Bhd's value of 1.35 is 17.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Southern Steel Bhd ranks #407 out of 636 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Southern Steel Bhd has a GF Score™ of 31/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Southern Steel Bhd's Current Ratio compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Southern Steel Bhd ranks #407 out of 636 companies for Current Ratio. This places Southern Steel Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.63. Southern Steel Bhd's value of 1.35 is 17.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Southern Steel Bhd's own Current Ratio has ranged from 0.68 to 1.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.87 vs. the industry median of 1.63, Southern Steel Bhd has consistently been below 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 Steel company?
The median Current Ratio among Steel companies is 1.63, based on 636 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. Southern Steel Bhd's current Current Ratio of 1.35 is 17.2% below 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 Steel industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Southern Steel Bhd's current Current Ratio is 1.35, which is 55% above median its own 10-year median of 0.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Southern Steel Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Steel Bhd (XKLS:5665) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.26, compared to a current price of RM0.41 — trading 55.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 1.35, which is 55% above median its 10-year median of 0.87 and 17.2% below the Steel industry median of 1.63. Southern Steel Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 31/100 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 Southern Steel Bhd (XKLS:5665), the current Current Ratio is 1.35 as of Sep. 2025. 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 Southern Steel Bhd (XKLS:5665) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Steel Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM0.41 is trading 55.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.26. GuruFocus considers Southern Steel Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5665:

  • Current Ratio: 1.35 (55% above median its 10-year median of 0.87)
  • GF Value™: RM0.26 vs. price of RM0.41 (55.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 31/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 17.2% below the Steel median (#407 of 636)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5665 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Southern Steel Bhd Business Description

Address 2723, Lorong Perusahaan 12, Prai Industrial Estate, Prai, PNG, MYS, 13600
Southern Steel Bhd is an investment holding company involved in the manufacturing, sale and trading of steel bars and related products, while the principal activities of its subsidiaries include the manufacturing, sale and trading in billets, steel bars, wire rods, pre-stressed concrete strands, bars and wires, steel pipes, steel wires, and other related products, as well as rental of properties and investment holding. The company comprises the following reportable segments: Steel products, Investment holding and others and Hot rolled coil operation. The company derived the majority of revenue from the sale of its products: bars, wire rod, wire mesh, cut and bend and pre-stressed concrete wire.
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