Peoplelogy Bhd (XKLS:0356) Piotroski F-Score: 6 (As of Aug. 28, 2026) — Near Median

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What is Peoplelogy Bhd Piotroski F-Score?

Peoplelogy Bhd XKLS:0356 -5.00% 24 Piotroski F-Score is 6 as of Aug. 28, 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0356 with a GF Score™ of 24/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 252 Education companies, Peoplelogy Bhd ranks better than 67.46% on this metric.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 7, 8, 9
Bad or low score = 0, 1, 2, 3

Peoplelogy Bhd has an F-score of 6 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.

The historical rank and industry rank for Peoplelogy Bhd's Piotroski F-Score or its related term are showing as below:

XKLS:0356' s Piotroski F-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6   Med: 6   Max: 6
Current: 6

During the past 5 years, the highest Piotroski F-Score of Peoplelogy Bhd was 6. The lowest was 6. And the median was 6.

Peoplelogy Bhd  (XKLS:0356) Piotroski F-Score Explanation

The developer of the system is Joseph D. Piotroski is relatively unknown accounting professor who shuns publicity and rarely gives interviews.

He graduated from the University of Illinois with a B.S. in accounting in 1989, received an M.B.A. from Indiana University in 1994. Five years later, in 1999, after earning a Ph.D. in accounting from the University of Michigan, he became an associate professor of accounting at the University of Chicago.

In 2000, he wrote a research paper called "Value Investing: The Use of Historical Financial Statement Information to Separate Winners from Losers" (pdf).

He wanted to see if he can develop a system (using a simple nine-point scoring system) that can increase the returns of a strategy of investing in low price to book (referred to in the paper as high book to market) value companies.

What he found was something that exceeded his most optimistic expectations.

Buying only those companies that scored highest (8 or 9) on his nine-point scale, or F-Score as he called it, over the 20 year period from 1976 to 1996 led to an average out-performance over the market of 13.4%.

Even more impressive were the results of a strategy of investing in the highest F-Score companies (8 or 9) and shorting companies with the lowest F-Score (0 or 1).

Over the same period from 1976 to 1996 (20 years) this strategy led to an average yearly return of 23%, substantially outperforming the average S&P 500 index return of 15.83% over the same period.


Peoplelogy Bhd Piotroski F-Score Related Terms


Peoplelogy Bhd Piotroski F-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Peoplelogy Bhd's Piotroski F-Score 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.

Peoplelogy Bhd Piotroski F-Score Chart

Peoplelogy Bhd Annual Data
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Peoplelogy Bhd Quarterly Data
Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Piotroski F-Score Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only N/A N/A N/A N/A 6.00

XKLS:0356 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Piotroski F-Score Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Peoplelogy Bhd's Piotroski F-Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Piotroski F-Score 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.


Peoplelogy Bhd Piotroski F-Score vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Peoplelogy Bhd's Piotroski F-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Peoplelogy Bhd's Piotroski F-Score falls into.


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How is the Piotroski F-Score calculated?

* 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.

This Year (Mar26) TTM:Last Year (Mar25) TTM:
Net Income was -2.167 + 0.886 + 1.28 + -1.459 = RM-1.46 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -4.291 + 7.981 + 6.775 + -1.747 = RM8.72 Mil.
Revenue was 6.039 + 7.245 + 11.344 + 5.673 = RM30.30 Mil.
Gross Profit was 4.514 + 4.669 + 6.641 + 3.94 = RM19.76 Mil.
Average Total Assets from the begining of this year (Mar25)
to the end of this year (Mar26) was
(20.073 + 38.105 + 43.413 + 47.671 + 43.124) / 5 = RM38.4772 Mil.
Total Assets at the begining of this year (Mar25) was RM20.07 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM2.39 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM38.64 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM9.29 Mil.
Net Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0.041 = RM0.04 Mil.

Revenue was 0 + 0 + 0 + 5.207 = RM5.21 Mil.
Gross Profit was 0 + 0 + 0 + 3.322 = RM3.32 Mil.
Average Total Assets from the begining of last year (Dec21)
to the end of last year (Mar25) was
(9.138 + 14.051 + 18.551 + 20.463 + 20.073) / 5 = RM16.4552 Mil.
Total Assets at the begining of last year (Dec21) was RM9.14 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM4.24 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM15.16 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM7.17 Mil.

*Note: If the latest quarterly/semi-annual/annual total assets data is 0, then we will use previous quarterly/semi-annual/annual data for all the items in the balance sheet.

Profitability

Question 1. Return on Assets (ROA)

Net income before extraordinary items for the year divided by Total Assets at the beginning of the year.

Score 1 if positive, 0 if negative.

Peoplelogy Bhd's current Net Income (TTM) was -1.46. ==> Negative ==> Score 0.

Question 2. Cash Flow Return on Assets (CFROA)

Net cash flow from operating activities (operating cash flow) divided by Total Assets at the beginning of the year.

Score 1 if positive, 0 if negative.

Peoplelogy Bhd's current Cash Flow from Operations (TTM) was 8.72. ==> Positive ==> Score 1.

Question 3. Change in Return on Assets

Compare this year's return on assets (1) to last year's return on assets.

Score 1 if it's higher, 0 if it's lower.

ROA (This Year)=Net Income/Total Assets (Mar25)
=-1.46/20.073
=-0.07273452

ROA (Last Year)=Net Income/Total Assets (Dec21)
=0.041/9.138
=0.00448676

Peoplelogy Bhd's return on assets of this year was -0.07273452. Peoplelogy Bhd's return on assets of last year was 0.00448676. ==> Last year is higher ==> Score 0.

Question 4. Quality of Earnings (Accrual)

Compare Cash flow return on assets (2) to return on assets (1)

Score 1 if CFROA > ROA, 0 if CFROA <= ROA.

Peoplelogy Bhd's current Net Income (TTM) was -1.46. Peoplelogy Bhd's current Cash Flow from Operations (TTM) was 8.72. ==> 8.72 > -1.46 ==> CFROA > ROA ==> Score 1.

Funding

Question 5. Change in Gearing or Leverage

Compare this year's gearing (long-term debt divided by average total assets) to last year's gearing.

Score 0 if this year's gearing is higher, 1 otherwise.

Gearing (This Year: Mar26)=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation/Average Total Assets from Mar25 to Mar26
=2.393/38.4772
=0.06219268

Gearing (Last Year: Mar25)=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation/Average Total Assets from Dec21 to Mar25
=4.236/16.4552
=0.25742622

Peoplelogy Bhd's gearing of this year was 0.06219268. Peoplelogy Bhd's gearing of last year was 0.25742622. ==> This year is lower or equal to last year. ==> Score 1.

Question 6. Change in Working Capital (Liquidity)

Compare this year's current ratio (current assets divided by current liabilities) to last year's current ratio.

Score 1 if this year's current ratio is higher, 0 if it's lower

Current Ratio (This Year: Mar26)=Total Current Assets/Total Current Liabilities
=38.639/9.289
=4.1596512

Current Ratio (Last Year: Mar25)=Total Current Assets/Total Current Liabilities
=15.16/7.168
=2.11495536

Peoplelogy Bhd's current ratio of this year was 4.1596512. Peoplelogy Bhd's current ratio of last year was 2.11495536. ==> This year's current ratio is higher. ==> Score 1.

Question 7. Change in Shares in Issue

Compare the number of shares in issue this year, to the number in issue last year.

Score 0 if there is larger number of shares in issue this year, 1 otherwise.

Peoplelogy Bhd's number of shares in issue this year was 411.717. Peoplelogy Bhd's number of shares in issue last year was 410. ==> There is larger number of shares in issue this year. ==> Score 0.

Efficiency

Question 8. Change in Gross Margin

Compare this year's gross margin (Gross Profit divided by sales) to last year's.

Score 1 if this year's gross margin is higher, 0 if it's lower.

Gross Margin (This Year: TTM)=Gross Profit/Revenue
=19.764/30.301
=0.6522557

Gross Margin (Last Year: TTM)=Gross Profit/Revenue
=3.322/5.207
=0.63798732

Peoplelogy Bhd's gross margin of this year was 0.6522557. Peoplelogy Bhd's gross margin of last year was 0.63798732. ==> This year's gross margin is higher. ==> Score 1.

Question 9. Change in asset turnover

Compare this year's asset turnover (total sales for the year divided by total assets at the beginning of the year) to last year's asset turnover ratio.

Score 1 if this year's asset turnover ratio is higher, 0 if it's lower

Asset Turnover (This Year)=Revenue/Total Assets at the Beginning of This Year (Mar25)
=30.301/20.073
=1.50954018

Asset Turnover (Last Year)=Revenue/Total Assets at the Beginning of Last Year (Dec21)
=5.207/9.138
=0.56981834

Peoplelogy Bhd's asset turnover of this year was 1.50954018. Peoplelogy Bhd's asset turnover of last year was 0.56981834. ==> This year's asset turnover is higher. ==> Score 1.

Evaluation

Piotroski F-Score= Que. 1+ Que. 2+ Que. 3+Que. 4+Que. 5+Que. 6+Que. 7+Que. 8+Que. 9
=0+1+0+1+1+1+0+1+1
=6

Good or high score = 7, 8, 9
Bad or low score = 0, 1, 2, 3

Peoplelogy Bhd has an F-score of 6 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Piotroski F-Score →
What does a Piotroski F-Score of 6 mean?
Peoplelogy Bhd (XKLS:0356) has a Piotroski F-Score of 6 as of Aug. 28, 2026. The Piotroski F-score grades a company's business operating strength from 0-9. View historical data on Peoplelogy Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, Peoplelogy Bhd's Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 6.00 to 6.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Peoplelogy Bhd ranks #82 out of 252 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 32.5%.
Is Peoplelogy Bhd's Piotroski F-Score too high?
Peoplelogy Bhd's current Piotroski F-Score of 6 is near median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.00 to a high of 6.00. The Education industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. Peoplelogy Bhd's value of 6 is 20% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Peoplelogy Bhd ranks #82 out of 252 companies in the Education industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Peoplelogy Bhd has a GF Score™ of 24/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Peoplelogy Bhd's Piotroski F-Score compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Peoplelogy Bhd ranks #82 out of 252 companies for Piotroski F-Score. This puts Peoplelogy Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. Peoplelogy Bhd's value of 6 is 20% above this benchmark. Historically, Peoplelogy Bhd's own Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 6.00 to 6.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.00 vs. the industry median of 5.00, Peoplelogy 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 Piotroski F-Score for an Education company?
The median Piotroski F-Score among Education companies is 5.00, based on 252 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Piotroski F-Score significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Piotroski F-Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Peoplelogy Bhd's current Piotroski F-Score of 6 is 20% 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 Piotroski F-Score mean?
A high Piotroski F-Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The Piotroski F-score grades a company's business operating strength from 0-9. View historical data on Peoplelogy Bhd and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Peoplelogy Bhd's current Piotroski F-Score is 6, which is near median its own 10-year median of 6.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Peoplelogy Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Peoplelogy Bhd (XKLS:0356) has a current Piotroski F-Score of 6. The current Piotroski F-Score is 6, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.00 and 20% above the Education industry median of 5.00. Peoplelogy Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 24/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Piotroski F-Score calculated?
Piotroski F-Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Peoplelogy Bhd (XKLS:0356), the current Piotroski F-Score is 6 as of Aug. 28, 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.

Peoplelogy Bhd Business Description

Address The Boulevard Office, 17-11 & 19-11, Mid Valley City, Lingkaran Syed Putra, Kuala Lumpur, MYS, 59200
Peoplelogy Bhd is involved in the provision of integrated people development solutions. It operates under three segments: Development, Digital and Discovery. Development segment offer soft skills and leadership training services under GOAL brand; ICT training and certification services under SKILL brand, IR4.0 digital skills and certification services under THE FUTURE TALENT brand as well as organisation of events, conferences and seminars under BUILD A FUTURE TEAM brand. Digital segment developed and operates digital learning and development platforms namely, PEOPLEAPS and SKILLSTURE. Discovery segment offers organisational talent consultancy services and profile assessment services under SOUL and GOAL Learning brand. The revenue is generated from Development segment.
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