Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd (XKLS:2445) FCF Margin %: 8.51% (As of Mar. 2026) — 296% Above Median

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XKLS:2445 Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd XKLS:2445
82 GF Score
Price RM21.88
GF Value RM23.35
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd FCF Margin %?

Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd XKLS:2445 +1.30% 82 FCF Margin % is 8.51% as of Mar. 2026, which is 296% above its 10-year median of 2.15. GuruFocus rates XKLS:2445 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of RM23.35 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 553 Conglomerates companies, Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd ranks worse than 51.9% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM558 Mil. Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM6,550 Mil. Therefore, Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.51%.

As of today, Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's current FCF Yield % is 2.36%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

XKLS:2445' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01   Med: 2.15   Max: 5.17
Current: 2.25


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd was 5.17%. The lowest was 0.01%. And the median was 2.15%.

XKLS:2445's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than
51.9% of 553 companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 2.59 vs XKLS:2445: 2.25


Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd FCF Margin % Related Terms


Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's FCF Margin % 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.

Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd FCF Margin % Chart

Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.96 5.17 1.55 0.01 0.76

Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
FCF Margin % 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 -0.29 9.58 1.85 -11.26 8.51

XKLS:2445 vs HON, MMM: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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.


Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd FCF Margin % vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's FCF Margin % falls into.


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82GF Score
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Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd FCF Margin % Calculation

FCF margin is the ratio of Free Cash Flow divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Sep. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Sep. 2025 )
=190.412/25019.545
=0.76 %

Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=557.565/6549.644
=8.51 %

* 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 FCF Margin % →
What does a FCF Margin % of 8.51% mean?
Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd (XKLS:2445) has a FCF Margin % of 8.51% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd and its competitors. This is 296% above median its historical median of 2.15. Over the past decade, Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's FCF Margin % has ranged from 0.01 to 5.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd ranks #287 out of 553 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 51.9%.
Is Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's FCF Margin % too high?
Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's current FCF Margin % of 8.51% is 296% above median its 10-year median of 2.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 5.17. The Conglomerates industry median FCF Margin % is 2.59. Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's value of 8.51% is 228.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd ranks #287 out of 553 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's FCF Margin % compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd ranks #287 out of 553 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.59. Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's value of 8.51% is 228.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 0.01 to 5.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.15 vs. the industry median of 2.59, Kuala Lumpur Kepong 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 FCF Margin % for a Conglomerates company?
The median FCF Margin % among Conglomerates companies is 2.59, based on 553 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's current FCF Margin % of 8.51% is 228.6% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's current FCF Margin % is 8.51%, which is 296% above median its own 10-year median of 2.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd (XKLS:2445) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM23.35, compared to a current price of RM21.88 — trading 6.3% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 8.51%, which is 296% above median its 10-year median of 2.15 and 228.6% above the Conglomerates industry median of 2.59. Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd (XKLS:2445), the current FCF Margin % is 8.51% 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 Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd (XKLS:2445) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM21.88 is trading 6.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM23.35. GuruFocus considers Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:2445:

  • FCF Margin %: 8.51% (296% above median its 10-year median of 2.15)
  • GF Value™: RM23.35 vs. price of RM21.88 (6.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 228.6% above the Conglomerates median (#287 of 553)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:2445 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd Business Description

Address No. 1, Jalan S.P. Seenivasagam, Wisma Taiko, Ipoh, PRK, MYS, 30000
Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd harvests oil palm and rubber plantations in Southeast Asia. On top of utilizing the plantations, the company manufactures fatty acids and alcohols, oleochemicals, soaps, rubber gloves, and other specialty chemicals, and is also engaged in the business of Property development. Its reportable segments include Plantation, Manufacturing, Property Development, Investment Holding, and Others. Majority of revenue is generated from its manufacturing segment, which is involved in the manufacturing of oleochemicals, non-ionic surfactants, and esters, rubber gloves, parquet flooring products, pharmaceutical products, storing and distribution of bulk liquid, refining of palm products, kernel crushing, and trading of palm products. It operates in Malaysia and other regions.
82GF Score

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