KESM Industries Bhd (XKLS:9334) Moat Score: 0/10 (As of Jul. 21, 2026)

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XKLS:9334 KESM Industries Bhd XKLS:9334
81 GF Score
Price RM4.08
GF Value RM3.89
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is KESM Industries Bhd Moat Score?

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

KESM Industries 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 KESM Industries Bhd might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

KESM Industries Bhd  (XKLS:9334) 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

KESM Industries Bhd Moat Score Related Terms

XKLS:9334
81GF Score
KESM Industries Bhd XKLS:9334
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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 RM4.08 is trading 4.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM3.89. GuruFocus considers KESM Industries Bhd to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:9334:

  • Moat Score: 0
  • GF Value™: RM3.89 vs. price of RM4.08 (4.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 2 warning signs

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KESM Industries Bhd Business Description

Address 17 Jalan SS7/26, 802, 8th Floor, Block C, Kelana Square, Petaling Jaya, SGR, MYS, 47301
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.
81GF Score

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RM4.08
Price
RM3.89
GF Value