Luxchem Bhd (XKLS:5143) Graham Number: RM0.68 (As of Jun. 2026) — 31% Below Median

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XKLS:5143 Luxchem Corp Bhd XKLS:5143
51 GF Score
Price RM0.42
GF Value RM0.45
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Luxchem Bhd Graham Number?

Luxchem Bhd XKLS:5143 51 Graham Number is RM0.68 as of Jun. 2026, which is 100% below its 10-year median of 0.99. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5143 with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.45 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,170 Chemicals companies, Luxchem Bhd ranks better than 87.35% on this metric.

Graham Number is a figure that measures a stock's fundamental value by taking into account the company's earnings per share and book value per share. The Graham number is the upper bound of the price range that a defensive investor should pay for the stock. According to the theory, any stock price below the Graham number is considered undervalued, and thus worth investing in.

As of today (2026-08-14), the stock price of Luxchem Bhd is RM0.415. Luxchem Bhd's graham number for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was RM0.68. Therefore, Luxchem Bhd's Price to Graham Number ratio for today is 0.61.

The historical rank and industry rank for Luxchem Bhd's Graham Number or its related term are showing as below:

XKLS:5143' s Price-to-Graham-Number Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.58   Med: 0.99   Max: 1.63
Current: 0.61

During the past 13 years, the highest Price to Graham Number ratio of Luxchem Bhd was 1.63. The lowest was 0.58. And the median was 0.99.

XKLS:5143's Price-to-Graham-Number is ranked better than
87.35% of 1170 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.5 vs XKLS:5143: 0.61

Graham Number is a combination of asset valuation and earnings power valuation. It is a very conservative way of valuing a stock.


Luxchem Bhd  (XKLS:5143) Graham Number Explanation

Ben Graham actually did not publish a formula like this. But he wrote in The Intelligent Investor (1948 version) regarding to the criteria for purchases:

Current price should not be more than 15 times average earnings of the past three years.

Current price should not be more than 1.5 times the book value last reported. However, a multiplier of earnings below 15 could justify a correspondingly higher multiplier of assets. As a rule of thumb we suggest that the product of the multiplier times the ratio of price to book value should not exceed 22.5. (This figure corresponds to 15 times earnings and 1.5 times book value. It would admit an issue selling at only 9 times earnings and 2.5 times asset value, etc.)

Unlike valuation methods such as DCF or Discounted Earnings, the Graham number does not take growth into the valuation. Unlike the valuation methods based on book value alone, it takes into account the earnings power. Therefore, the Graham Number is a combination of asset valuation and earnings power valuation.

In general, the Graham number is a very conservative way of valuing a stock. It cannot be applied to companies with negative book values.

Luxchem Bhd's Price to Graham number Ratio for today is calculated as

Price to Graham number=Share Price (Today)/Graham number (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=0.415/0.68
=0.61

* 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.


Be Aware

Please keep these in mind:

1. Graham Number does not take growth into account. Therefore it underestimates the values of the companies that have good earnings growth. We feel that if the earnings per share grows more than 10% a year, Graham Number underestimates the value.
2. Graham Number punishes the companies that have temporarily low earnings. Therefore, an average of earnings makes more sense in the calculation of Graham Number.
3. Graham Numbers underestimates companies that are light with book.


Luxchem Bhd Graham Number Related Terms


Luxchem Bhd Graham Number Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Luxchem Bhd's Graham Number 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.

Luxchem Bhd Graham Number Chart

Luxchem Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Graham Number
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.64 0.54 0.51 0.61 0.59

Luxchem Bhd Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Graham Number 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 0.58 0.61 0.59 0.60 0.68

XKLS:5143 vs DOW: Graham Number Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Luxchem Bhd's Price-to-Graham-Number, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Graham-Number 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.


Luxchem Bhd Price-to-Graham-Number vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Luxchem Bhd's Price-to-Graham-Number distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Luxchem Bhd's Price-to-Graham-Number falls into.


XKLS:5143
51GF Score
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Luxchem Bhd Graham Number Calculation

Graham Number is a concept based on Ben Graham's conservative valuation of companies.

Luxchem Bhd's Graham Number for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Graham Number
=sqrt of (22.5* Tangible Book per Share *EPS without NRI)
=sqrt of (22.5*0.392*0.039)
=0.59

Luxchem Bhd's Graham Number for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Graham Number
=sqrt of (22.5*Tangible Book per Share*EPS without NRI (TTM))
=sqrt of (22.5*0.409*0.05)
=0.68

* 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 Graham Number →
What does a Graham Number of RM0.68 mean?
Luxchem Bhd (XKLS:5143) has a Graham Number of RM0.68 as of Jun. 2026. The Graham Number values a company based on its per-share earnings and book value. View historical data on Luxchem Bhd and its competitors. This is 31% below median its historical median of 0.99. Over the past decade, Luxchem Bhd's Graham Number has ranged from 0.58 to 1.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Luxchem Bhd ranks #148 out of 1170 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 12.6%.
Is Luxchem Bhd's Graham Number too high?
Luxchem Bhd's current Graham Number of RM0.68 is 31% below median its 10-year median of 0.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.58 to a high of 1.63. Based on the distribution chart, Luxchem Bhd ranks #148 out of 1170 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Luxchem Bhd has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Luxchem Bhd's Graham Number compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Luxchem Bhd ranks #148 out of 1170 companies for Graham Number. This places Luxchem Bhd in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Graham Number is 1.50. Historically, Luxchem Bhd's own Graham Number has ranged from 0.58 to 1.63 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Graham Number for a Chemicals company?
The median Graham Number among Chemicals companies is 1.50, based on 1,170 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Graham Number significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Graham Number should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Graham Number mean?
A high Graham Number can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The Graham Number values a company based on its per-share earnings and book value. View historical data on Luxchem Bhd and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Graham Number is 1.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Luxchem Bhd's current Graham Number is RM0.68, which is 31% below median its own 10-year median of 0.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Luxchem Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Luxchem Bhd (XKLS:5143) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.45, compared to a current price of RM0.42 — trading 7.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Graham Number is RM0.68, which is 31% below median its 10-year median of 0.99. Luxchem Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Graham Number calculated?
Graham Number is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Luxchem Bhd (XKLS:5143), the current Graham Number is RM0.68 as of Jun. 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 Luxchem Bhd (XKLS:5143) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Luxchem Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.42 is trading 7.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.45. GuruFocus considers Luxchem Bhd to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5143:

  • Graham Number: RM0.68 (31% below median its 10-year median of 0.99)
  • GF Value™: RM0.45 vs. price of RM0.42 (7.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5143 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Luxchem Bhd Business Description

Address Jalan Prof Diraja Ungku Aziz, Block N, 72A, Jaya One, Wisma Luxchem, Seksyen 13, Petaling Jaya, SGR, MYS, 46200
Luxchem Corp Bhd is a Malaysia-based company engaged in the import, export, and distribution of petrochemical and other related products globally. It operates through two reportable segments, namely Trading and Manufacturing. Maximum revenue is generated from the Trading segment, which is engaged in the import, export, and distribution of petrochemical and other related products, and in the trading of hardware and other materials required for interior decoration, construction, and development. The Manufacturing segment is involved in the manufacturing and trading of unsaturated polyester resin, latex chemical dispersions, latex processing chemicals, former cleaning, powder-free coagulant, and related products. Geographically, the Group derives maximum revenue from Malaysia.
51GF Score

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