CME Group Bhd (XKLS:7018) Piotroski F-Score: 4 (As of Jul. 04, 2026) — 20% Below Median


What is CME Group Bhd Piotroski F-Score?

CME Group Bhd XKLS:7018 -50.00% Piotroski F-Score is 4 as of Jul. 04, 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 5.00. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,288 Vehicles & Parts companies, CME Group Bhd ranks worse than 69.8% 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

CME Group Bhd has an F-score of 4 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.

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

XKLS:7018' s Piotroski F-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2   Med: 5   Max: 7
Current: 4

During the past 13 years, the highest Piotroski F-Score of CME Group Bhd was 7. The lowest was 2. And the median was 5.

CME Group Bhd  (XKLS:7018) 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.


CME Group Bhd Piotroski F-Score Related Terms


CME Group Bhd Piotroski F-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CME Group 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.

CME Group Bhd Piotroski F-Score Chart

CME Group Bhd Annual Data
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CME Group Bhd Quarterly Data
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XKLS:7018 vs TSLA, GM, F: Piotroski F-Score Comparison

For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, CME Group 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.


CME Group Bhd Piotroski F-Score vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, CME Group Bhd's Piotroski F-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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 -0.57 + 1.23 + 1.079 + -0.859 = RM0.88 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 0.31 + 2.038 + -1.617 + -2.629 = RM-1.90 Mil.
Revenue was 9.073 + 8.548 + 14.982 + 10.108 = RM42.71 Mil.
Gross Profit was 0.683 + 0.656 + 2.4 + 0.425 = RM4.16 Mil.
Average Total Assets from the begining of this year (Mar25)
to the end of this year (Mar26) was
(108.914 + 107.73 + 108.386 + 104.416 + 103.309) / 5 = RM106.551 Mil.
Total Assets at the begining of this year (Mar25) was RM108.91 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM0.00 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM31.45 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM47.57 Mil.
Net Income was -1.021 + -0.86 + 0.573 + 7.19 = RM5.88 Mil.

Revenue was 4.498 + 7.06 + 9.594 + 12.143 = RM33.30 Mil.
Gross Profit was 0.264 + 0.732 + 1.351 + 2.82 = RM5.17 Mil.
Average Total Assets from the begining of last year (Mar24)
to the end of last year (Mar25) was
(111.2 + 102.977 + 111.19 + 109.345 + 108.914) / 5 = RM108.7252 Mil.
Total Assets at the begining of last year (Mar24) was RM111.20 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RM0.00 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM28.72 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM51.76 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.

CME Group Bhd's current Net Income (TTM) was 0.88. ==> 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.

CME Group Bhd's current Cash Flow from Operations (TTM) was -1.90. ==> Negative ==> Score 0.

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)
=0.88/108.914
=0.00807977

ROA (Last Year)=Net Income/Total Assets (Mar24)
=5.882/111.2
=0.05289568

CME Group Bhd's return on assets of this year was 0.00807977. CME Group Bhd's return on assets of last year was 0.05289568. ==> 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.

CME Group Bhd's current Net Income (TTM) was 0.88. CME Group Bhd's current Cash Flow from Operations (TTM) was -1.90. ==> -1.90 <= 0.88 ==> CFROA <= ROA ==> Score 0.

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
=0/106.551
=0

Gearing (Last Year: Mar25)=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation/Average Total Assets from Mar24 to Mar25
=0/108.7252
=0

CME Group Bhd's gearing of this year was 0. CME Group Bhd's gearing of last year was 0. ==> 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
=31.446/47.565
=0.66111637

Current Ratio (Last Year: Mar25)=Total Current Assets/Total Current Liabilities
=28.718/51.763
=0.55479783

CME Group Bhd's current ratio of this year was 0.66111637. CME Group Bhd's current ratio of last year was 0.55479783. ==> 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.

CME Group Bhd's number of shares in issue this year was 1209.126. CME Group Bhd's number of shares in issue last year was 1059.748. ==> 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
=4.164/42.711
=0.09749245

Gross Margin (Last Year: TTM)=Gross Profit/Revenue
=5.167/33.295
=0.15518847

CME Group Bhd's gross margin of this year was 0.09749245. CME Group Bhd's gross margin of last year was 0.15518847. ==> Last year's gross margin is higher ==> Score 0.

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)
=42.711/108.914
=0.39215344

Asset Turnover (Last Year)=Revenue/Total Assets at the Beginning of Last Year (Mar24)
=33.295/111.2
=0.29941547

CME Group Bhd's asset turnover of this year was 0.39215344. CME Group Bhd's asset turnover of last year was 0.29941547. ==> 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
=1+0+0+0+1+1+0+0+1
=4

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

CME Group Bhd has an F-score of 4 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 4 mean?
CME Group Bhd (XKLS:7018) has a Piotroski F-Score of 4 as of Jul. 04, 2026. The Piotroski F-score grades a company's business operating strength from 0-9. View historical data on CME Group Bhd and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, CME Group Bhd's Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 2.00 to 7.00. According to the industry distribution chart, CME Group Bhd ranks #899 out of 1288 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 69.8%.
Is CME Group Bhd's Piotroski F-Score too high?
CME Group Bhd's current Piotroski F-Score of 4 is 20% below median its 10-year median of 5.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 7.00. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. CME Group Bhd's value of 4 is 20% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CME Group Bhd ranks #899 out of 1288 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint.
How does CME Group Bhd's Piotroski F-Score compare to TSLA and GM?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, CME Group Bhd ranks #899 out of 1288 companies for Piotroski F-Score. This places CME Group Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. CME Group Bhd's value of 4 is 20% below this benchmark. Historically, CME Group Bhd's own Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 2.00 to 7.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.00 vs. the industry median of 5.00, CME Group Bhd has consistently been below 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Piotroski F-Score among Vehicles & Parts companies is 5.00, based on 1,288 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. CME Group Bhd's current Piotroski F-Score of 4 is 20% below 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 CME Group Bhd and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts 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. CME Group Bhd's current Piotroski F-Score is 4, which is 20% below 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 CME Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CME Group Bhd (XKLS:7018) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.03, compared to a current price of RM0.01 — trading 83.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Piotroski F-Score is 4, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 5.00 and 20% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 5.00. 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 CME Group Bhd (XKLS:7018), the current Piotroski F-Score is 4 as of Jul. 04, 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.

CME Group Bhd Business Description

Address Lot 19, Jalan Delima 1/1, Taman Perindustrian Teknologi Tinggi Subang, Subang Jaya, SGR, MYS, 47500
CME Group Bhd is a Malaysia-based investment holding company. The company's operating segment includes Investment holding; Manufacturing; Trading and Others. It generates maximum revenue from the Manufacturing segment. The manufacturing segment is engaged in the designing, manufacturing, sales, and servicing of fire fighting and specialist vehicles. Geographically, it operates only in Malaysia.