MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5202) Net-Net Working Capital: RM-1.09 (As of Mar. 2026)

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XKLS:5202 MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd XKLS:5202
57 GF Score
Price RM0.69
GF Value RM1.03
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd Net-Net Working Capital?

MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd XKLS:5202 +10.48% 57 Net-Net Working Capital is RM-1.09 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5202 with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.03 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 666 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd ranks worse than 150150% on this metric.

In calculating the Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC), Benjamin Graham assumed that a company's accounts receivable is only worth 75% its value, its inventory is only worth 50% of its value, but its liabilities have to be paid in full. In addition, Graham believed that preferred stock belongs on the liability side of the balance sheet, not as part of capital and surplus. This is a conservative way of estimating the company's value.

MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-1.09.

The industry rank for MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd's Net-Net Working Capital or its related term are showing as below:

XKLS:5202's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Industry Median: 6.69
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.

MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd  (XKLS:5202) Net-Net Working Capital Explanation

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.

Benjamin Graham looked for companies whose market values were less than two-thirds of their net-net value. They are collected under our Net-Net screener.


MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd's Net-Net Working Capital 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.

MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd Net-Net Working Capital Chart

MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Net-Net Working Capital
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MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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XKLS:5202 vs MDLZ, HSY, TR: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Confectioners subindustry, MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital 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.


MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital falls into.


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MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(A: Dec. 2025 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(166.841+0.75 * 179.167+0.5 * 475.149-1344.946
-0-0)/702.980
=-1.15

MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(66.288+0.75 * 147.12+0.5 * 396.783-1142.812
-0-0)/702.980
=-1.09

* 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.

In calculating the Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC), Benjamin Graham assumed that a company's accounts receivable is only worth 75% its value, its inventory is only worth 50% of its value, but its liabilities have to be paid in full.

In addition, Graham believed that preferred stock belongs on the liability side of the balance sheet, not as part of capital and surplus. In "Security Analysis", preferred stock is dubbed "an imperfect creditorship position" that is best placed on the balance sheet alongside funded debt.

This is a conservative way of estimating the company's value.

What does a Net-Net Working Capital of RM-1.09 mean?
MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5202) has a Net-Net Working Capital of RM-1.09 as of Mar. 2026. Ben Graham defined net-net working capital as the per-share sum of cash, 75% of receivables and 50% of inventory less total liabilities. View historical data on MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd According to the industry distribution chart, MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd ranks #999999 out of 666 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Is MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd's current Net-Net Working Capital is RM-1.09. Based on the distribution chart, MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd ranks #999999 out of 666 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd's Net-Net Working Capital compare to MDLZ and HSY?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd ranks #999999 out of 666 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.69. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net-Net Working Capital for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 6.69, based on 666 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net-Net Working Capital significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net-Net Working Capital 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-Net Working Capital mean?
A high Net-Net Working Capital can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Ben Graham defined net-net working capital as the per-share sum of cash, 75% of receivables and 50% of inventory less total liabilities. View historical data on MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd's current Net-Net Working Capital is RM-1.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5202) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.03, compared to a current price of RM0.69 — trading 33.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is RM-1.09. MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net-Net Working Capital calculated?
Net-Net Working Capital is calculated from a company's financial statements. For MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5202), the current Net-Net Working Capital is RM-1.09 as of Mar. 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 MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5202) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.69 is trading 33.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.03. GuruFocus considers MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5202:

  • Net-Net Working Capital: RM-1.09
  • GF Value™: RM1.03 vs. price of RM0.69 (33.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5202 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd Business Description

Address No. 11, Persiaran KLCC, Level 44, Menara Felda, Platinum Park, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 50088
MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd is a sugar manufacturing company. It has only one reportable segment, Sugar, which is engaged in sugar refining and sales, marketing of refined sugar, and commodity trading. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Malaysia and also has a presence in other parts of Asia, Europe, Africa, Oceania, and North America.
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