Malaysia Smelting Bhd (XKLS:5916) Moat Score: 0/10 (As of Jul. 26, 2026)

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XKLS:5916 Malaysia Smelting Corp Bhd XKLS:5916
78 GF Score
Price RM1.90
GF Value RM1.44
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Malaysia Smelting Bhd Moat Score?

Malaysia Smelting Bhd has the Moat Score of 0, which implies that the company might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Malaysia Smelting Bhd has

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Malaysia Smelting Bhd might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Malaysia Smelting Bhd  (XKLS:5916) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Malaysia Smelting Bhd Moat Score Related Terms

XKLS:5916
78GF Score
Malaysia Smelting Corp Bhd XKLS:5916
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Is Malaysia Smelting Bhd (XKLS:5916) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malaysia Smelting Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM1.90 is trading 31.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.44. GuruFocus considers Malaysia Smelting Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5916:

  • Moat Score: 0
  • GF Value™: RM1.44 vs. price of RM1.90 (31.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 4 warning signs

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Malaysia Smelting Bhd Business Description

Other Exchanges NPW:Singapore
Address Jalan Perigi Nanas 6/1, Lot 6, 8 & 9, Pulau Indah Industrial Park, West Port, Port Klang, SGR, MYS, 42920
Malaysia Smelting Corp Bhd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, it is engaged in smelting of tin concentrates and tin-bearing materials, the production of various grades of refined tin metal under the MSC brand name, and the sales and delivery of refined tin metal and by-products. The group has three reportable operating segments: Tin smelting, Tin Mining, and Others. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Tin Smelting segment, which includes the smelting of tin concentrates and tin-bearing materials, the production of various grades of refined tin metal, and the sale and delivery of refined tin metal and by-products. Geographically, the group mainly operates in Malaysia.
78GF Score

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RM1.90
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RM1.44
GF Value