Kotra Industries Bhd (XKLS:0002) Financial Strength: 8 (As of Jun. 2026) — Near Median

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XKLS:0002 Kotra Industries Bhd XKLS:0002
67 GF Score
Price RM3.80
GF Value RM4.33
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Kotra Industries Bhd Financial Strength?

Kotra Industries Bhd XKLS:0002 +0.53% 67 Financial Strength is 8 as of Jun. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 8.00. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0002 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of RM4.33 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Kotra Industries Bhd has the Financial Strength Rank of 8. It shows strong financial strength and is unlikely to fall into distressed situations.

Good Sign:

Kotra Industries Bhd shows strong financial strength.

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.

Kotra Industries Bhd's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 82.55. Kotra Industries Bhd's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.10. As of today, Kotra Industries Bhd's Altman Z-Score is 6.02.


Kotra Industries Bhd  (XKLS:0002) 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.

Kotra Industries Bhd has the Financial Strength Rank of 8. It shows strong financial strength and is unlikely to fall into distressed situations.


Kotra Industries Bhd Financial Strength Related Terms


XKLS:0002 vs ZTS, UTHR, VTRS: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Kotra Industries 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.


Kotra Industries Bhd Financial Strength vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Kotra Industries Bhd's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kotra Industries Bhd's Financial Strength falls into.


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Kotra Industries 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:

Kotra Industries Bhd's Interest Expense for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was RM-0.2 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was RM15.7 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was RM23.1 Mil.

Kotra Industries Bhd's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

Interest Coverage=-1*Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-1*15.685/-0.19
=82.55

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

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

Kotra Industries Bhd's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Jun. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(1.738 + 23.072) / 244.156
=0.10

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.

Kotra Industries Bhd has a Z-score of 6.02, indicating it is in Safe Zones. This implies the Z-Score is strong.

Good Sign:

Altman Z-score of 6.02 is strong.

* 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 8 mean?
Kotra Industries Bhd (XKLS:0002) has a Financial Strength of 8 as of Jun. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Kotra Industries Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.00. Over the past decade, Kotra Industries Bhd's Financial Strength has ranged from 4.00 to 10.00.
Is Kotra Industries Bhd's Financial Strength too high?
Kotra Industries Bhd's current Financial Strength of 8 is near median its 10-year median of 8.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Kotra Industries Bhd has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kotra Industries Bhd's Financial Strength compare to ZTS and UTHR?
Kotra Industries Bhd's Financial Strength of 8 can be compared against companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry. Historically, Kotra Industries Bhd's own Financial Strength has ranged from 4.00 to 10.00 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Drug Manufacturers 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 Kotra Industries Bhd and its competitors. Kotra Industries Bhd's current Financial Strength is 8, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kotra Industries Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kotra Industries Bhd (XKLS:0002) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM4.33, compared to a current price of RM3.80 — trading 12.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 8, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.00. Kotra Industries Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 3 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 Kotra Industries Bhd (XKLS:0002), the current Financial Strength is 8 as of Jun. 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 Kotra Industries Bhd (XKLS:0002) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kotra Industries Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM3.80 is trading 12.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM4.33. GuruFocus considers Kotra Industries Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:0002:

  • Financial Strength: 8 (near median its 10-year median of 8.00)
  • GF Value™: RM4.33 vs. price of RM3.80 (12.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0002 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kotra Industries Bhd Business Description

Address Jalan TTC 12, No. 1, 2 & 3, Cheng Industrial Estate, Melaka, MYS, 75250
Kotra Industries Bhd is a Malaysian pharmaceutical company engaged in the development, manufacturing, and supply of pharmaceutical and healthcare products supporting all life stages. Its portfolio includes life-saving medicines, OTC supplements, and nutrition products. The Group markets three core brands: Appeton, offering health supplements and nutrition across all age groups; Vaxcel, providing injectable medicines for infectious diseases, kidney care, and gastroenterology; and Axcel, specializing in oral and topical medicines for paediatrics, dermatology, and infectious diseases. The company operates in Malaysia and overseas, with the majority of revenue derived from Malaysia.
67GF Score

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