Eduspec Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0107) Financial Strength: 8 (As of May. 2026) — 33% Above Median

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XKLS:0107 Eduspec Holdings Bhd XKLS:0107
40 GF Score
Price RM0.11
GF Value RM0.14
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Eduspec Holdings Bhd Financial Strength?

Eduspec Holdings Bhd XKLS:0107 40 Financial Strength is 8 as of May. 2026, which is 33% above its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0107 with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.14 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

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

Good Sign:

Eduspec Holdings 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.

Eduspec Holdings Bhd's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 21.26. Eduspec Holdings Bhd's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 0.01. As of today, Eduspec Holdings Bhd's Altman Z-Score is 2.99.


Eduspec Holdings Bhd  (XKLS:0107) 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.

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


Eduspec Holdings Bhd Financial Strength Related Terms


XKLS:0107 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Eduspec Holdings 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.


Eduspec Holdings Bhd Financial Strength vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Eduspec Holdings Bhd's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Eduspec Holdings Bhd's Financial Strength falls into.


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Eduspec Holdings 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:

Eduspec Holdings Bhd's Interest Expense for the months ended in May. 2026 was RM-0.03 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in May. 2026 was RM0.66 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was RM0.68 Mil.

Eduspec Holdings Bhd's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is

Interest Coverage=-1*Operating Income (Q: May. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: May. 2026 )
=-1*0.659/-0.031
=21.26

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

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

Eduspec Holdings Bhd's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: May. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(0.189 + 0.679) / 59.504
=0.01

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.

Eduspec Holdings Bhd has a Z-score of 2.99, indicating it is in Grey Zones. This implies that Eduspec Holdings Bhd is in some kind of financial stress. If it is below 1.81, the company may faces bankrupcy risk.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of 2.99 is in the grey area. This implies that the company is under some kind of financial stress. If it is below 1.8, the company may face bankruptcy risk.

* 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?
Eduspec Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0107) has a Financial Strength of 8 as of May. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Eduspec Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 33% above median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, Eduspec Holdings Bhd's Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 to 8.00.
Is Eduspec Holdings Bhd's Financial Strength too high?
Eduspec Holdings Bhd's current Financial Strength of 8 is 33% above median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 8.00. Overall, Eduspec Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Eduspec Holdings Bhd's Financial Strength compare to EDU and TAL?
Eduspec Holdings Bhd's Financial Strength of 8 can be compared against companies in the Education industry. Historically, Eduspec Holdings Bhd's own Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 to 8.00 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 an Education company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Education 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 Eduspec Holdings Bhd and its competitors. Eduspec Holdings Bhd's current Financial Strength is 8, which is 33% above median its own 10-year median of 6.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Eduspec Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eduspec Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0107) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.14, compared to a current price of RM0.11 — trading 25% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 8, which is 33% above median its 10-year median of 6.00. Eduspec Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 4 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 Eduspec Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0107), the current Financial Strength is 8 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 Eduspec Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0107) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eduspec Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.11 is trading 25% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.14. GuruFocus considers Eduspec Holdings Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:0107:

  • Financial Strength: 8 (33% above median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: RM0.14 vs. price of RM0.11 (25% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 40/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0107 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Eduspec Holdings Bhd Business Description

Address No. 10, Jalan 15/22, Tiong Nam Industrial Park, Section 15, Shah Alam, SGR, MYS, 40200
Eduspec Holdings Bhd is predominantly engaged in the education sector providing STEM programs, and digital schooling solutions, It is also engaged in the B2C education business, and provides professional testing services for Electrical and Electronics (E&E) industry requirements. The company's business segments are; IT Learning, Electrical and Electronics, Investment holding, Property investment.. It derives maximum revenue from the IT Learning segment.
40GF Score

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