Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd (XKLS:3026) Piotroski F-Score: 8 (As of Jun. 28, 2026) — 60% Above Median


XKLS:3026 Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd XKLS:3026
85 GF Score
Price RM32.60
GF Value RM30.97
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd Piotroski F-Score?

Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd XKLS:3026 85 Piotroski F-Score is 8 as of Jun. 28, 2026, which is 60% above its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates XKLS:3026 with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of RM30.97 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,910 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd ranks better than 97.64% on this metric.

Good Sign:

Piotroski F-Score is 8, indicates a very healthy situation.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

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

Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd has an F-score of 8. It is a good or high score, which usually indicates a very healthy situation.

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

XKLS:3026' s Piotroski F-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4   Med: 5   Max: 9
Current: 8

During the past 13 years, the highest Piotroski F-Score of Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd was 9. The lowest was 4. And the median was 5.

Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd  (XKLS:3026) 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.


Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd Piotroski F-Score Related Terms


Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd Piotroski F-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Dutch Lady Milk Industries 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.

Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd Piotroski F-Score Chart

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Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd Quarterly Data
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XKLS:3026 vs KHC, GIS: Piotroski F-Score Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Dutch Lady Milk Industries 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.


Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd Piotroski F-Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd's Piotroski F-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Dutch Lady Milk Industries 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 23.396 + 32.055 + 22.8 + 29.955 = RM108 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 32.345 + 30.21 + 92.45 + 1.147 = RM156 Mil.
Revenue was 375.606 + 374.515 + 376.839 + 397.836 = RM1,525 Mil.
Gross Profit was 136.207 + 128.945 + 112.588 + 108.249 = RM486 Mil.
Average Total Assets from the begining of this year (Mar25)
to the end of this year (Mar26) was
(1093.701 + 1055.205 + 1053.842 + 1086.243 + 1031.503) / 5 = RM1064.0988 Mil.
Total Assets at the begining of this year (Mar25) was RM1,094 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM51 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM380 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM348 Mil.
Net Income was 22.039 + 17.221 + 30.73 + 25.032 = RM95 Mil.

Revenue was 360.872 + 355.452 + 365.974 + 373.397 = RM1,456 Mil.
Gross Profit was 116.711 + 119.571 + 94.828 + 107.13 = RM438 Mil.
Average Total Assets from the begining of last year (Mar24)
to the end of last year (Mar25) was
(977.807 + 1000.972 + 1019.608 + 1073.732 + 1093.701) / 5 = RM1033.164 Mil.
Total Assets at the begining of last year (Mar24) was RM978 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM90 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM428 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM477 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.

Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd's current Net Income (TTM) was 108. ==> Positive ==> Score 1.

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.

Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd's current Cash Flow from Operations (TTM) was 156. ==> 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)
=108.206/1093.701
=0.09893563

ROA (Last Year)=Net Income/Total Assets (Mar24)
=95.022/977.807
=0.09717869

Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd's return on assets of this year was 0.09893563. Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd's return on assets of last year was 0.09717869. ==> This year is higher. ==> Score 1.

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.

Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd's current Net Income (TTM) was 108. Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd's current Cash Flow from Operations (TTM) was 156. ==> 156 > 108 ==> 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
=51.227/1064.0988
=0.04814121

Gearing (Last Year: Mar25)=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation/Average Total Assets from Mar24 to Mar25
=90.222/1033.164
=0.08732592

Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd's gearing of this year was 0.04814121. Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd's gearing of last year was 0.08732592. ==> 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
=379.912/348.481
=1.0901943

Current Ratio (Last Year: Mar25)=Total Current Assets/Total Current Liabilities
=427.707/476.555
=0.89749767

Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd's current ratio of this year was 1.0901943. Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd's current ratio of last year was 0.89749767. ==> 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.

Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd's number of shares in issue this year was 64. Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd's number of shares in issue last year was 64. ==> There is smaller number of shares in issue this year, or the same. ==> Score 1.

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
=485.989/1524.796
=0.31872395

Gross Margin (Last Year: TTM)=Gross Profit/Revenue
=438.24/1455.695
=0.30105207

Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd's gross margin of this year was 0.31872395. Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd's gross margin of last year was 0.30105207. ==> 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)
=1524.796/1093.701
=1.39416166

Asset Turnover (Last Year)=Revenue/Total Assets at the Beginning of Last Year (Mar24)
=1455.695/977.807
=1.48873448

Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd's asset turnover of this year was 1.39416166. Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd's asset turnover of last year was 1.48873448. ==> Last year's asset turnover is higher ==> Score 0.

Evaluation

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

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

Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd has an F-score of 8. It is a good or high score, which usually indicates a very healthy situation.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Piotroski F-Score →
What does a Piotroski F-Score of 8 mean?
Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd (XKLS:3026) has a Piotroski F-Score of 8 as of Jun. 28, 2026. The Piotroski F-score grades a company's business operating strength from 0-9. View historical data on Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd and its competitors. This is 60% above median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd's Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 4.00 to 9.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd ranks #45 out of 1910 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 2.4%.
Is Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd's Piotroski F-Score too high?
Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd's current Piotroski F-Score of 8 is 60% above median its 10-year median of 5.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.00 to a high of 9.00. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd's value of 8 is 60% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd ranks #45 out of 1910 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd's Piotroski F-Score compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd ranks #45 out of 1910 companies for Piotroski F-Score. This places Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd's value of 8 is 60% above this benchmark. Historically, Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd's own Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 4.00 to 9.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.00 vs. the industry median of 5.00, Dutch Lady Milk Industries 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 a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Piotroski F-Score among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 5.00, based on 1,910 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. Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd's current Piotroski F-Score of 8 is 60% 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 Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods 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. Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd's current Piotroski F-Score is 8, which is 60% above median its own 10-year median of 5.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd (XKLS:3026) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM30.97, compared to a current price of RM32.60 — trading 5.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Piotroski F-Score is 8, which is 60% above median its 10-year median of 5.00 and 60% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 5.00. Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 6 warning signs 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 Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd (XKLS:3026), the current Piotroski F-Score is 8 as of Jun. 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.

Is Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd (XKLS:3026) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM32.60 is trading 5.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM30.97. GuruFocus considers Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:3026:

  • Piotroski F-Score: 8 (60% above median its 10-year median of 5.00)
  • GF Value™: RM30.97 vs. price of RM32.60 (5.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 60% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#45 of 1910)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:3026 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd Business Description

Address 112, Jalan Prof. Khoo Kay Kim, Level 5, Quill 9, Petaling Jaya, SGR, MYS, 46300
Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd is a Malaysia-based company that manufactures and distributes a wide range of dairy products, such as specialized powders for infants and growing-up children, liquid milk in different packaging formats, and yogurts. The Company markets these products under various brand names such as Dutch Lady, Dutch Baby, Frisolac, Friso Gold, and Dutch Lady PureFarm.
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