Leader Steel Holdings Bhd (XKLS:9881) FCF Margin %: 10.24% (As of Mar. 2026)

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XKLS:9881 Leader Steel Holdings Bhd XKLS:9881
45 GF Score
Price RM0.37
GF Value RM0.34
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Leader Steel Holdings Bhd FCF Margin %?

Leader Steel Holdings Bhd XKLS:9881 45 FCF Margin % is 10.24% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:9881 with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.34 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 611 Steel companies, Leader Steel Holdings Bhd ranks worse than 58.1% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Leader Steel Holdings Bhd's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM4.3 Mil. Leader Steel Holdings Bhd's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM42.4 Mil. Therefore, Leader Steel Holdings Bhd's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.24%.

As of today, Leader Steel Holdings Bhd's current FCF Yield % is -0.46%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Leader Steel Holdings Bhd's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

XKLS:9881' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -19.18   Med: -0.55   Max: 23.18
Current: -0.16


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Leader Steel Holdings Bhd was 23.18%. The lowest was -19.18%. And the median was -0.55%.

XKLS:9881's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than
58.1% of 611 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 1.14 vs XKLS:9881: -0.16


Leader Steel Holdings Bhd FCF Margin % Related Terms


Leader Steel Holdings Bhd FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Leader Steel Holdings 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.

Leader Steel Holdings Bhd FCF Margin % Chart

Leader Steel Holdings Bhd 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 -6.63 23.18 -19.18 2.92 -1.37

Leader Steel Holdings 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 7.81 -23.47 -4.24 10.10 10.24

XKLS:9881 vs NUE, STLD, RS: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Leader Steel Holdings 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.


Leader Steel Holdings Bhd FCF Margin % vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Leader Steel Holdings Bhd's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Leader Steel Holdings Bhd's FCF Margin % falls into.


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Leader Steel Holdings Bhd FCF Margin % Calculation

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

Leader Steel Holdings Bhd'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 )
=-2.15/157.035
=-1.37 %

Leader Steel Holdings 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 )
=4.34/42.376
=10.24 %

* 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 10.24% mean?
Leader Steel Holdings Bhd (XKLS:9881) has a FCF Margin % of 10.24% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Leader Steel Holdings Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Leader Steel Holdings Bhd ranks #355 out of 611 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 58.1%.
Is Leader Steel Holdings Bhd's FCF Margin % too high?
Leader Steel Holdings Bhd's current FCF Margin % is 10.24%. The Steel industry median FCF Margin % is 1.14. Leader Steel Holdings Bhd's value of 10.24% is 798.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Leader Steel Holdings Bhd ranks #355 out of 611 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Leader Steel Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Leader Steel Holdings Bhd's FCF Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Leader Steel Holdings Bhd ranks #355 out of 611 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Leader Steel Holdings Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 1.14. Leader Steel Holdings Bhd's value of 10.24% is 798.2% above this benchmark. 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 1.14, based on 611 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. Leader Steel Holdings Bhd's current FCF Margin % of 10.24% is 798.2% 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 Leader Steel Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median FCF Margin % is 1.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Leader Steel Holdings Bhd's current FCF Margin % is 10.24%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Leader Steel Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Leader Steel Holdings Bhd (XKLS:9881) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.34, compared to a current price of RM0.37 — trading 8.8% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 10.24% and 798.2% above the Steel industry median of 1.14. Leader Steel Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 6 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 Leader Steel Holdings Bhd (XKLS:9881), the current FCF Margin % is 10.24% 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 Leader Steel Holdings Bhd (XKLS:9881) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Leader Steel Holdings Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM0.37 is trading 8.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.34. GuruFocus considers Leader Steel Holdings Bhd to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:9881:

  • FCF Margin %: 10.24%
  • GF Value™: RM0.34 vs. price of RM0.37 (8.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 45/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 798.2% above the Steel median (#355 of 611)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:9881 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Leader Steel Holdings Bhd Business Description

Address Wisma Leader Steel, Plot 85, Lorong Perusahaan Utama, Kawasan Perusahaan Bukit Tengah, Bukit Tengah, Seberang Prai Tengah, PNG, MYS, 14000
Leader Steel Holdings Bhd is an investment holding company. It is engaged in the business segment of Manufacturing, processing, and trading of steel and metal products and minerals. The group's steel and metal products include steel pipes and tubes, hollow sections, and steel flat bar, whereas the minerals include iron ore, manganese, mill scales, and slags. The company has two segments: the Steel segment and the Mineral segment. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the steel segment, which is engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of steel products. Geographically, the company operates in Malaysia, China, Hong Kong, Macau, the United Kingdom, and other countries, of which key revenue is generated from Malaysia.
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