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Southern Steel BhdXKLS:5665 +5.00%30 EV-to-OCF is 121.43 as of Aug. 26, 2026, which is 4738% above its 10-year median of 2.51. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5665 with a GF Score™ of 30/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.25 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 634 Steel companies, Southern Steel Bhd ranks worse than 95.27% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Southern Steel Bhd's Enterprise Value is RM833 Mil.
Southern Steel Bhd's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was RM7 Mil. Therefore, Southern Steel Bhd's EV-to-OCF for today is 121.43.
The historical rank and industry rank for Southern Steel Bhd's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5665'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -106.51 Med: 2.51 Max: 191.05
Current: 117.05
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Southern Steel Bhd was 191.05. The lowest was -106.51. And the median was 2.51.
XKLS:5665's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 95.27% of 634
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 7.655
vs XKLS:5665: 117.05
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Southern Steel Bhd (XKLS:5665) EV-to-OCF Explanation
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Southern Steel Bhd's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Southern Steel Bhd's share price for today is RM0.42.
Southern Steel Bhd's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was RM-0.030.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Southern Steel Bhd EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Southern Steel Bhd EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Southern Steel Bhd's EV-to-OCF 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.
For the Steel subindustry, Southern Steel Bhd's EV-to-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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 EV-to-OCF vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Southern Steel Bhd's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Southern Steel Bhd's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Southern Steel Bhd's current Enterprise Value is RM833 Mil.
Southern Steel Bhd's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was RM7 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.
Southern Steel Bhd (XKLS:5665) has a EV-to-OCF of 121.43 as of Aug. 26, 2026. This is 4738% above median its historical median of 2.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Southern Steel Bhd ranks #604 out of 634 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 95.3%.
Is Southern Steel Bhd's EV-to-OCF too high?
Southern Steel Bhd's current EV-to-OCF of 121.43 is 4738% above median its 10-year median of 2.51. The Steel industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.66. Southern Steel Bhd's value of 121.43 is 1486.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Southern Steel Bhd ranks #604 out of 634 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Southern Steel Bhd has a GF Score™ of 30/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Southern Steel Bhd's EV-to-OCF compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Southern Steel Bhd ranks #604 out of 634 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Southern Steel Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.66. Southern Steel Bhd's value of 121.43 is 1486.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.51 vs. the industry median of 7.66, Southern Steel 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 EV-to-OCF for a Steel company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Steel companies is 7.66, based on 634 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Southern Steel Bhd's current EV-to-OCF of 121.43 is 1486.3% 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 EV-to-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Steel industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 7.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Southern Steel Bhd's current EV-to-OCF is 121.43, which is 4738% above median its own 10-year median of 2.51. 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 RM0.25, compared to a current price of RM0.42 — trading 68% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 121.43, which is 4738% above median its 10-year median of 2.51 and 1486.3% above the Steel industry median of 7.66. Southern Steel Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 30/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Southern Steel Bhd (XKLS:5665), the current EV-to-OCF is 121.43 as of Aug. 26, 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 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 RM0.42 is trading 68% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.25.
GuruFocus considers Southern Steel Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5665:
EV-to-OCF: 121.43 (4738% above median its 10-year median of 2.51)
GF Value™: RM0.25 vs. price of RM0.42 (68% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1486.3% above the Steel median (#604 of 634)
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 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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