Southern Steel Bhd (XKLS:5665) Owner Earnings per Share (TTM): -0.03 (As of Sep. 2025)

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XKLS:5665 Southern Steel Bhd XKLS:5665
33 GF Score
Price RM0.39
GF Value RM0.25
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Southern Steel Bhd Owner Earnings per Share (TTM)?

Southern Steel Bhd XKLS:5665 33 Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is -0.03 as of Sep. 2025. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5665 with a GF Score™ of 33/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.25 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 259 Steel companies, Southern Steel Bhd ranks worse than 386100% on this metric.

In 1986 Berkshire Hathaway Shareholder Letter, Warren Buffett defined owner earnings as follows:

"These represent (a) reported earnings plus (b) depreciation, depletion, amortization, and certain other non-cash charges...less (c) the average annual amount of capitalized expenditures for plant and equipment, etc. that the business requires to fully maintain its long-term competitive position and its unit volume (If the business requires additional working capital to maintain its competitive position and unit volume, the increment also should be included in (c))...Our owner-earnings equation does not yield the deceptively precise figures provided by GAAP, since (c) must be a guess - and one sometimes very difficult to make. Despite this problem, we consider the owner earnings figure, not the GAAP figure, to be the relevant item for valuation purposes - both for investors in buying stocks and for managers in buying entire businesses...All of this points up the absurdity of the 'cash flow' numbers that are often set forth in Wall Street reports. These numbers routinely include (a) plus (b) - but do not subtract (c)."

Southern Steel Bhd's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was RM-0.03. It's Price-to-Owner-Earnings ratio for today is 0.


The historical rank and industry rank for Southern Steel Bhd's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) or its related term are showing as below:


During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Owner-Earnings ratio of Southern Steel Bhd was 50.87. The lowest was 1.68. And the median was 5.53.


XKLS:5665's Price-to-Owner-Earnings is not ranked *
in the Steel industry.
Industry Median: 12.68
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Owner-Earnings only.

Southern Steel Bhd's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the three months ended in Sep. 2025 was RM-0.02. Its Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was RM-0.03. It's PE Ratio (TTM) ratio for today is At Loss.

Southern Steel Bhd's EPS without NRI for the three months ended in Sep. 2025 was RM-0.02. Its EPS without NRI for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was RM-0.07. It's PE Ratio without NRI ratio for today is At Loss.


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Assumption: Companies usually do not report maintenance capital expenditures and growth capital expenditures separately. Here we use estimated numbers and average them over 5 years. The method to estimate maintenance capital expenditures can be found in above part 4.

Note: GuruFocus' Change In Working Capital is provided by Morningstar. It is calculated by adding the items under "Change in operating assets and liabilities" (may refer to a different name for different company) section in Cash Flow Statement from original financial report. And it includes non-current parts of assets and liabilities.


Southern Steel Bhd Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Related Terms


Southern Steel Bhd Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Southern Steel Bhd's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) 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.

Southern Steel Bhd Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Chart

Southern Steel Bhd Annual Data
Trend Jun15 Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24
Owner Earnings per Share (TTM)
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.28 0.12 -0.34 0.03 -0.08

Southern Steel Bhd Quarterly Data
Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25
Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.11 0.18 -0.02 0.04 -0.03

XKLS:5665 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Southern Steel Bhd's Price-to-Owner-Earnings, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Owner-Earnings 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.


Southern Steel Bhd Price-to-Owner-Earnings vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Southern Steel Bhd's Price-to-Owner-Earnings distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Southern Steel Bhd's Price-to-Owner-Earnings falls into.


XKLS:5665
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Southern Steel Bhd Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Calculation

In 1986 Berkshire Hathaway Shareholder Letter, Warren Buffett defined owner earnings as follows:

"These represent (a) reported earnings plus (b) depreciation, depletion, amortization, and certain other non-cash charges...less (c) the average annual amount of capitalized expenditures for plant and equipment, etc. that the business requires to fully maintain its long-term competitive position and its unit volume. (If the business requires additional working capital to maintain its competitive position and unit volume, the increment also should be included in (c))...Our owner-earnings equation does not yield the deceptively precise figures provided by GAAP, since (c) must be a guess - and one sometimes very difficult to make. Despite this problem, we consider the owner earnings figure, not the GAAP figure, to be the relevant item for valuation purposes - both for investors in buying stocks and for managers in buying entire businesses...All of this points up the absurdity of the 'cash flow' numbers that are often set forth in Wall Street reports. These numbers routinely include (a) plus (b) - but do not subtract (c)."

To make it simple, then you will have:

Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) = (Net Income + Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization + Change In Deferred Tax - 5Y Average of Maintenance Capital Expenditure + Change In Working Capital) / Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)

Southern Steel Bhd's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Calculation:

TTM / Last Quarter Average of Last 20 Quarters
Net Income -35
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization 31
Change In Deferred Tax 0
5Y Average of Maintenance Capital Expenditure 9
Change In Working Capital -35
Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average) 1,501

1. Start with "Net Income" from income statement. Southern Steel Bhd's Net Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was RM-35 Mil.

2. "Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization" is from cashflow statement. Southern Steel Bhd's Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was RM31 Mil. This needs to be added back because company does not actually need to pay cash for it. It is a non-cash item.

3. Other non-cash charges usually include "Stock Based Compensation" and "Change In Deferred Tax":
However, to be conservative, GuruFocus will not add Stock Based Compensation back to net income. Southern Steel Bhd's Change In Deferred Tax for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was RM0 Mil.

4. Average maintenance capital expenditure over a business/industry cycle: 5-Year Average Maintenance Capital Expenditure = RM9 Mil

It is usually best to take a long-term average of maintenance capital expenditure. Ideally this would be as long as 10 years and include at least one economic downturn. However, since many companies do not have as long as 10-year history, here GuruFocus uses the latest 5 years data to do the calculation. To smooth out unusual years but reflect recent developments, we take an average of the 5 year maintenance capital expenditure.

The following shows how to get maintenance capital expenditure.

First, calculate the revenue change regarding to the previous quarter. If the revenue decreased from the previous quarter, then the Maintenance Capital Expenditure = Capital Expenditure (positive).
Second, if the revenue increased from the previous quarter, then calculate the percentage of Net PPE as of corresponding Revenue.
Growth Capital Expenditure = Percentage of Property, Plant and Equipment as of corresponding Revenue * Revenue Increase
Third, calculate Capital Expenditure (positive) - Growth Capital Expenditure.
If [Capital Expenditure (positive) - Growth Capital Expenditure] was negative, then the Maintenance Capital Expenditure = Capital Expenditure (positive).
If [Capital Expenditure (positive) - Growth Capital Expenditure] was positive, then the Maintenance Capital Expenditure = Capital Expenditure (positive) - Growth Capital Expenditure.
Fourth, get the average of the 5 years maintenance capital expenditure.

Southern Steel Bhd's 5-Year Average Maintenance Capital Expenditure = RM9 Mil

5. "Change In Working Capital" is from cashflow statement. Southern Steel Bhd's Change In Working Capital for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was RM-35 Mil.
Note: GuruFocus' Change in Working Capital is provided by Morningstar. It is calculated by adding the items under "Change in operating assets and liabilities" (may refer to a different name for different company) section in Cash Flow Statement from original financial report. And sometimes it includes non-current parts of assets and liabilities.

6. Southern Steel Bhd's Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average) for the months ended in Sep. 2025 was 1501.113 Mil.

Southern Steel Bhd's Onwer Earnings Per Share for Sep. 2025 is calculated as:

Owner Earnings per Share (TTM)
=( Net Income+Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization+Change In Deferred Tax
=( -34.737 +30.587+0
-5Y Avg of Maintenance CAPEX+Change In Working Capital )/Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)
-8.869989611189+-35.123)/1501.113
=-0.03

Price-to-Owner-Earnings=Current Price/Owner Earnings per Share (TTM)
=0.385/-0.03
=0

* 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.

What does a Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) of -0.03 mean?
Southern Steel Bhd (XKLS:5665) has a Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) of -0.03 as of Sep. 2025. Warren Buffett defined owner earnings as reported earnings plus depreciation less average maintenance capital expenditure. View historical data on Southern Steel Bhd. Over the past decade, Southern Steel Bhd's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) has ranged from 1.68 to 50.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Southern Steel Bhd ranks #999999 out of 259 companies in the Steel industry.
Is Southern Steel Bhd's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) too high?
Southern Steel Bhd's current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is -0.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.68 to a high of 50.87. Based on the distribution chart, Southern Steel Bhd ranks #999999 out of 259 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Southern Steel Bhd has a GF Score™ of 33/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Southern Steel Bhd's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Southern Steel Bhd ranks #999999 out of 259 companies for Owner Earnings per Share (TTM). This places Southern Steel Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 12.68. Historically, Southern Steel Bhd's own Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) has ranged from 1.68 to 50.87 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) for a Steel company?
The median Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) among Steel companies is 12.68, based on 259 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) 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 Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) mean?
A high Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Warren Buffett defined owner earnings as reported earnings plus depreciation less average maintenance capital expenditure. View historical data on Southern Steel Bhd. For the Steel industry, the median Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 12.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Southern Steel Bhd's current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is -0.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Southern Steel Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Steel Bhd (XKLS:5665) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.25, compared to a current price of RM0.39 — trading 54% above its estimated fair value. The current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is -0.03. Southern Steel Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) calculated?
Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Southern Steel Bhd (XKLS:5665), the current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is -0.03 as of Sep. 2025. 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 Southern Steel Bhd (XKLS:5665) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Steel Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM0.39 is trading 54% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.25. GuruFocus considers Southern Steel Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5665:

  • Owner Earnings per Share (TTM): -0.03
  • GF Value™: RM0.25 vs. price of RM0.39 (54% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 33/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5665 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Southern Steel Bhd Business Description

Address 2723, Lorong Perusahaan 12, Prai Industrial Estate, Prai, PNG, MYS, 13600
Southern Steel Bhd is an investment holding company involved in the manufacturing, sale and trading of steel bars and related products, while the principal activities of its subsidiaries include the manufacturing, sale and trading in billets, steel bars, wire rods, pre-stressed concrete strands, bars and wires, steel pipes, steel wires, and other related products, as well as rental of properties and investment holding. The company comprises the following reportable segments: Steel products, Investment holding and others and Hot rolled coil operation. The company derived the majority of revenue from the sale of its products: bars, wire rod, wire mesh, cut and bend and pre-stressed concrete wire.
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