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The historical rank and industry rank for ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's Net Cash per Share or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Net-Cash Ratio of ES Ceramics Technology Bhd was 12.00. The lowest was 2.25. And the median was 3.78.
XKLS:0100's Price-to-Net-Cash is not ranked *
in the Chemicals industry.
Industry Median: 9.245 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Cash only.
ES Ceramics Technology Bhd (XKLS:0100) Net Cash per Share Explanation
Ben Graham invested in situations where the company's stock price was lower than its net-cash. He assigned some value to the company's other current asset. The value is called Net Current Asset Value (NCAV). One research study, covering the years 1970 through 1983 showed that portfolios picked at the beginning of each year, and held for one year, returned 29.4 percent, on average, over the 13-year period, compared to 11.5 percent for the S&P 500 Index. Other studies of Graham's strategy produced similar results.
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ES Ceramics Technology Bhd Net Cash per Share Related Terms
ES Ceramics Technology Bhd Net Cash per Share Historical Data
* 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.
ES Ceramics Technology Bhd Net Cash per Share Chart
XKLS:0100 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Net Cash per Share Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's Price-to-Net-Cash, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Net-Cash 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.
ES Ceramics Technology Bhd Price-to-Net-Cash vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's Price-to-Net-Cash distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's Price-to-Net-Cash falls into.
ES Ceramics Technology Bhd Net Cash per Share Calculation
In the calculation of a company's Net Cash per Share, assets other than cash and short term investments are considered to be worth nothing. But the company has to pay its debt and other liabilities in full. This is an extremely conservative way of valuation. Most companies have negative Net Cash per Share. But sometimes a company's price may be lower than its net-cash.
ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's Net Cash per Share for the fiscal year that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as
* 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.
ES Ceramics Technology Bhd (XKLS:0100) has a Net Cash per Share of RM-0.09 as of May. 2026. Net cash per share equals the per-share value of cash and equivalents less total liabilities and minority interest. View historical data on ES Ceramics Technology Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, ES Ceramics Technology Bhd ranks #999999 out of 298 companies in the Chemicals industry.
Is ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's Net Cash per Share too high?
ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's current Net Cash per Share is RM-0.09. Based on the distribution chart, ES Ceramics Technology Bhd ranks #999999 out of 298 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, ES Ceramics Technology Bhd has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's Net Cash per Share compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, ES Ceramics Technology Bhd ranks #999999 out of 298 companies for Net Cash per Share. This places ES Ceramics Technology Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Cash per Share is 9.25. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Cash per Share for a Chemicals company?
The median Net Cash per Share among Chemicals companies is 9.25, based on 298 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Cash per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Cash per Share 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 Net Cash per Share mean?
A high Net Cash per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net cash per share equals the per-share value of cash and equivalents less total liabilities and minority interest. View historical data on ES Ceramics Technology Bhd and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Net Cash per Share is 9.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's current Net Cash per Share is RM-0.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ES Ceramics Technology Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ES Ceramics Technology Bhd (XKLS:0100) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.17, compared to a current price of RM0.19 — trading 11.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Cash per Share is RM-0.09. ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Cash per Share calculated?
Net Cash per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ES Ceramics Technology Bhd (XKLS:0100), the current Net Cash per Share is RM-0.09 as of May. 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 ES Ceramics Technology Bhd (XKLS:0100) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ES Ceramics Technology Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM0.19 is trading 11.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.17.
GuruFocus considers ES Ceramics Technology Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0100:
Net Cash per Share: RM-0.09
GF Value™: RM0.17 vs. price of RM0.19 (11.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0100 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ES Ceramics Technology Bhd is an investment holding company. Through its holding, the company manufactures and distributes ceramic hand formers. Its product offerings include examination formers, surgical formers, household formers, and breathing bags and balloons. The formers are for continuous industrial use under heavy-duty conditions, to withstand the complex processes involving heat and chemicals to produce gloves. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Malaysia. Its segments include Investing, Glove equipment, and Construction, of which the Construction segment derives the maximum revenue. The Construction segment is engaged in the manufacturing and supply of chemical products and construction materials, including readymix concrete.
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