SIMEF (Sime Darby Property Bhd) Financial Strength: 3 (As of Mar. 2026) — 25% Below Median

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SIMEF Sime Darby Property Bhd SIMEF
84 GF Score
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GF Value $0.36
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What is Sime Darby Property Bhd Financial Strength?

Sime Darby Property Bhd SIMEF -16.41% 84 Financial Strength is 3 as of Mar. 2026, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 4.00. GuruFocus rates SIMEF with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.36. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Sime Darby Property Bhd has the Financial Strength Rank of 3. It displays poor financial strength and is likely in financial distress. Usually this is caused by too much debt for the company.

Warning Sign:

Sime Darby Property Bhd displays poor financial strength. Usually, this is caused by too much debt for the company.

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.
3. Altman Z-Score.
4. Other debt related ratios.

A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

Sime Darby Property Bhd's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 18.47. Sime Darby Property Bhd's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.48. As of today, Sime Darby Property Bhd's Altman Z-Score is 1.34.


Sime Darby Property Bhd  (OTCPK:SIMEF) Financial Strength Explanation

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

Sime Darby Property Bhd has the Financial Strength Rank of 3. It displays poor financial strength and is likely in financial distress. Usually this is caused by too much debt for the company.


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Sime Darby Property Bhd Financial Strength Competitor Comparison

For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, Sime Darby Property Bhd's Financial Strength, along with its competitors' market caps and Financial Strength 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.


Sime Darby Property Bhd Financial Strength vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Sime Darby Property Bhd's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sime Darby Property Bhd's Financial Strength falls into.


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Sime Darby Property Bhd Financial Strength Calculation

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is based on these factors

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:

Sime Darby Property Bhd's Interest Expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-3.2 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $59.3 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $657.3 Mil.

Sime Darby Property Bhd's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

Interest Coverage=-1*Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*59.312/-3.212
=18.47

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.

Sime Darby Property Bhd's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(540.127 + 657.299) / 809.384
=1.48

3. Altman Z-Score.

Z-Score model is an accurate forecaster of failure up to two years prior to distress. It can be considered the assessment of the distress of industrial corporations.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

When Z-Score is less than 1.81, it is in Distress Zones.
When Z-Score is greater than 2.99, it is in Safe Zones.
When Z-Score is between 1.81 and 2.99, it is in Grey Zones.

Sime Darby Property Bhd has a Z-score of 1.34, indicating it is in Distress Zones. This implies bankrupcy possibility in the next two years.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of 1.34 is in distress zone. This implies bankruptcy possibility in the next two years.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Financial Strength →
What does a Financial Strength of 3 mean?
Sime Darby Property Bhd (SIMEF) has a Financial Strength of 3 as of Mar. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Sime Darby Property Bhd and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 4.00. Over the past decade, Sime Darby Property Bhd's Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 to 6.00.
Is Sime Darby Property Bhd's Financial Strength too high?
Sime Darby Property Bhd's current Financial Strength of 3 is 25% below median its 10-year median of 4.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 6.00. Overall, Sime Darby Property Bhd has a GF Score™ of 84/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sime Darby Property Bhd's Financial Strength compare to competitors?
Sime Darby Property Bhd's Financial Strength of 3 can be compared against companies in the Real Estate industry. Historically, Sime Darby Property Bhd's own Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 to 6.00 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 Financial Strength for a Real Estate company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Real Estate industry context. However, Financial Strength 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 Financial Strength mean?
A high Financial Strength can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Sime Darby Property Bhd and its competitors. Sime Darby Property Bhd's current Financial Strength is 3, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 4.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sime Darby Property Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Sime Darby Property Bhd (SIMEF) has a current Financial Strength of 3. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.36, compared to a current price of $0.29 — trading 19.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 3, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 4.00. Sime Darby Property Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Financial Strength calculated?
Financial Strength is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sime Darby Property Bhd (SIMEF), the current Financial Strength is 3 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 Sime Darby Property Bhd (SIMEF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sime Darby Property Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.29 is trading 19.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.36.

Key valuation signals for SIMEF:

  • Financial Strength: 3 (25% below median its 10-year median of 4.00)
  • GF Value™: $0.36 vs. price of $0.29 (19.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Sime Darby Property Bhd Business Description

Other Exchanges 5288:Malaysia
Address No. 2, Jalan PJU 1A/7A, Ara Damansara, PJU 1A, Level 10, Block G, Petaling Jaya, SGR, MYS, 47301
Sime Darby Property Bhd is a property development company. It is engaged in property investment, asset management, hospitality, and leisure activities. The company's townships include USJ Heights, East Residence, Putra Residence, Inspirasiku, Ara Damansara, PJ Midtown, KL East, and Chemara Hills, among others. The company's segment includes Property development, Investment and asset management, and Leisure. The firm generates the majority of its revenue from the Property development segment, which is engaged in residential, industrial, and commercial properties.
84GF Score

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