PLS Plantations Bhd (XKLS:9695) Moat Score: 0/10 (As of Jul. 16, 2026)

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XKLS:9695 PLS Plantations Bhd XKLS:9695
39 GF Score
Price RM0.23
GF Value RM0.50
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is PLS Plantations Bhd Moat Score?

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

PLS Plantations 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 PLS Plantations Bhd might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

PLS Plantations Bhd  (XKLS:9695) 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

PLS Plantations Bhd Moat Score Related Terms

XKLS:9695
39GF Score
PLS Plantations Bhd XKLS:9695
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Is PLS Plantations Bhd (XKLS:9695) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PLS Plantations Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.23 is trading 55% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.50. GuruFocus considers PLS Plantations Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:9695:

  • Moat Score: 0
  • GF Value™: RM0.50 vs. price of RM0.23 (55% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 39/100 with 5 warning signs

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PLS Plantations Bhd Business Description

Address No. 118, Jalan Gombak, Ground Floor, Wisma Ekovest, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 53000
PLS Plantations Bhd is engaged in the Management and operation of forest and oil palm plantations; durian-related businesses including plantation, contract farming, trading and retail of downstream products; wood-based activities; and Civil engineering and construction. Its segments include Plantation, Trading, and Agricultural services. The majority of the revenue is derived from Plantation segment that manages and operates forest plantation, logging, saw milling, chipping and other downstream manufacturing and related activities, and operation of oil palm and rubber plantation, and manages and operates harvesting of durian plantations and in other durian-related businesses. Geographically, it operates in Malaysia, Japan, the Republic of China, the United States of America, and Indonesia.
39GF Score

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RM0.23
Price
RM0.50
GF Value