Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.
KESM Industries BhdXKLS:9334 +4.17%80 Piotroski F-Score is 8 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 33% above its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates XKLS:9334 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of RM3.89 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 989 Semiconductors companies, KESM Industries Bhd ranks better than 98.79% 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
KESM 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 KESM Industries Bhd's Piotroski F-Score or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:9334'
s Piotroski F-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4 Med: 6 Max: 9
Current: 8
During the past 13 years, the highest Piotroski F-Score of KESM Industries Bhd was 9. The lowest was 4. And the median was 6.
KESM Industries Bhd (XKLS:9334) 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.
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.
KESM Industries Bhd Piotroski F-Score Related Terms
KESM Industries Bhd Piotroski F-Score Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for KESM 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.
XKLS:9334 vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Piotroski F-Score Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, KESM 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.
KESM Industries Bhd Piotroski F-Score vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, KESM Industries Bhd's Piotroski F-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KESM Industries Bhd's Piotroski F-Score falls into.
* 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.
*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.
KESM Industries Bhd's current Net Income (TTM) was 6.9.
==> 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.
KESM Industries Bhd's return on assets of this year was 0.01632006. KESM Industries Bhd's return on assets of last year was -0.0198781.
==> This year is higher. ==> Score 1.
Question 4. Quality of Earnings (Accrual)
Compare Cash flow return on assets (2) to return on assets (1)
KESM Industries Bhd's gearing of this year was 0.02563834. KESM Industries Bhd's gearing of last year was 0.02819342.
==> 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
KESM Industries Bhd's current ratio of this year was 5.44017457. KESM Industries Bhd's current ratio of last year was 4.66276351.
==> 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.
KESM Industries Bhd's number of shares in issue this year was 43.015. KESM Industries Bhd's number of shares in issue last year was 43.015.
==> 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.
KESM Industries Bhd's gross margin of this year was 0.90715376. KESM Industries Bhd's gross margin of last year was 0.91654374.
==> 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
KESM Industries Bhd's asset turnover of this year was 0.51063122. KESM Industries Bhd's asset turnover of last year was 0.45238302.
==> 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
+
1
+
1
+
1
+
1
+
1
+
1
+
0
+
1
=
8
Good or high score = 7, 8, 9
Bad or low score = 0, 1, 2, 3
KESM Industries Bhd has an F-score of 8. It is a good or high score, which usually indicates a very healthy situation.
KESM Industries Bhd (XKLS:9334) has a Piotroski F-Score of 8 as of Jul. 22, 2026. The Piotroski F-score grades a company's business operating strength from 0-9. View historical data on KESM Industries Bhd and its competitors. This is 33% above median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, KESM Industries Bhd's Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 4.00 to 9.00. According to the industry distribution chart, KESM Industries Bhd ranks #12 out of 989 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 1.2%.
Is KESM Industries Bhd's Piotroski F-Score too high?
KESM Industries Bhd's current Piotroski F-Score of 8 is 33% above median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.00 to a high of 9.00. The Semiconductors industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. KESM Industries Bhd's value of 8 is 60% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KESM Industries Bhd ranks #12 out of 989 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, KESM Industries Bhd has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KESM Industries Bhd's Piotroski F-Score compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, KESM Industries Bhd ranks #12 out of 989 companies for Piotroski F-Score. This places KESM Industries Bhd in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. KESM Industries Bhd's value of 8 is 60% above this benchmark. Historically, KESM 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 6.00 vs. the industry median of 5.00, KESM 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Piotroski F-Score among Semiconductors companies is 5.00, based on 989 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. KESM 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 KESM Industries Bhd and its competitors. For the Semiconductors 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. KESM Industries Bhd's current Piotroski F-Score is 8, which is 33% above 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 KESM Industries Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KESM Industries Bhd (XKLS:9334) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM3.89, compared to a current price of RM4.25 — trading 9.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Piotroski F-Score is 8, which is 33% above median its 10-year median of 6.00 and 60% above the Semiconductors industry median of 5.00. KESM Industries Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 2 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 KESM Industries Bhd (XKLS:9334), the current Piotroski F-Score is 8 as of Jul. 22, 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 KESM Industries Bhd (XKLS:9334) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KESM Industries Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM4.25 is trading 9.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM3.89.
GuruFocus considers KESM Industries Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:9334:
Piotroski F-Score: 8 (33% above median its 10-year median of 6.00)
GF Value™: RM3.89 vs. price of RM4.25 (9.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 60% above the Semiconductors median (#12 of 989)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:9334 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
KESM Industries Bhd operates through a single business segment, providing essential burn-in and testing services that ensure the reliability of semiconductors, including microprocessors, microcontrollers, and advanced sensors. Serving the semiconductor industry, the company's products support technologies across the automotive, industrial, consumer, and commercial sectors internationally. Its customer base spans key markets in the United States, Europe, and the Asia Pacific, with sales concentrated mainly in Malaysia, the People's Republic of China, Singapore, and other regions, and the majority of revenue comes from Malaysia.
80GF Score
Get the complete analysis for XKLS:9334
Piotroski F-Score is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
XKLS:9334 has been successfully added to your 
