Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs (XKLS:5098) FCF Margin %: -12.33% (As of Mar. 2026)


XKLS:5098 Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs XKLS:5098
43 GF Score
Price RM0.23
GF Value RM0.39
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs FCF Margin %?

Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs XKLS:5098 43 FCF Margin % is -12.33% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5098 with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.39 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 616 Steel companies, Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs ranks worse than 69.48% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-98 Mil. Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM791 Mil. Therefore, Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -12.33%.

As of today, Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs's current FCF Yield % is -60.25%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

XKLS:5098' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.69   Med: -1.58   Max: 3.13
Current: -3.63


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs was 3.13%. The lowest was -7.69%. And the median was -1.58%.

XKLS:5098's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than
69.48% of 616 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 1.08 vs XKLS:5098: -3.63


Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs FCF Margin % Related Terms


Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs'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.

Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs FCF Margin % Chart

Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.24 -4.53 -1.53 -3.79 -1.55

Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs 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 -5.89 5.92 -10.27 3.79 -12.33

XKLS:5098 vs NUE, STLD, RS: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs'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.


Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs FCF Margin % vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs's FCF Margin % falls into.


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Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs FCF Margin % Calculation

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

Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-41.395/2662.946
=-1.55 %

Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs'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 )
=-97.585/791.439
=-12.33 %

* 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 -12.33% mean?
Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs (XKLS:5098) has a FCF Margin % of -12.33% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs ranks #428 out of 616 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 69.5%.
Is Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs' FCF Margin % too high?
Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs' current FCF Margin % is -12.33%. Based on the distribution chart, Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs ranks #428 out of 616 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs' FCF Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs ranks #428 out of 616 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 1.08. 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 Steel company?
The median FCF Margin % among Steel companies is 1.08, based on 616 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. 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 Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median FCF Margin % is 1.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs's current FCF Margin % is -12.33%. 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 RM0.39, compared to a current price of RM0.23 — trading 41% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -12.33%. Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs' overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 7 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 Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs (XKLS:5098), the current FCF Margin % is -12.33% 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 RM0.23 is trading 41% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.39. GuruFocus considers Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5098:

  • FCF Margin %: -12.33%
  • GF Value™: RM0.39 vs. price of RM0.23 (41% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 43/100 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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