Aco Group Bhd (XKLS:0218) Financial Strength: 6 (As of May. 2026) — Near Median

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XKLS:0218 Aco Group Bhd XKLS:0218
53 GF Score
Price RM0.16
GF Value RM0.21
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Aco Group Bhd Financial Strength?

Aco Group Bhd XKLS:0218 +3.23% 53 Financial Strength is 6 as of May. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0218 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.21 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Aco Group Bhd has the Financial Strength Rank of 6.

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.

Aco Group Bhd's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 15.14. Aco Group Bhd's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 0.11. As of today, Aco Group Bhd's Altman Z-Score is 2.51.


Aco Group Bhd  (XKLS:0218) 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.

Aco Group Bhd has the Financial Strength Rank of 6.


Aco Group Bhd Financial Strength Related Terms


XKLS:0218 vs SNX, ARW, AVT: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, Aco Group 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.


Aco Group Bhd Financial Strength vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Aco Group Bhd's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Aco Group Bhd's Financial Strength falls into.


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Aco Group 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:

Aco Group Bhd's Interest Expense for the months ended in May. 2026 was RM-0.1 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in May. 2026 was RM1.7 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was RM7.3 Mil.

Aco Group 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*1.726/-0.114
=15.14

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

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

Aco Group 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
=(8.978 + 7.277) / 142.936
=0.11

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.

Aco Group Bhd has a Z-score of 2.51, indicating it is in Grey Zones. This implies that Aco Group 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 2.51 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 6 mean?
Aco Group Bhd (XKLS:0218) has a Financial Strength of 6 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 Aco Group Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, Aco Group Bhd's Financial Strength has ranged from 4.00 to 7.00.
Is Aco Group Bhd's Financial Strength too high?
Aco Group Bhd's current Financial Strength of 6 is near median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.00 to a high of 7.00. Overall, Aco Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aco Group Bhd's Financial Strength compare to SNX and ARW?
Aco Group Bhd's Financial Strength of 6 can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. Historically, Aco Group Bhd's own Financial Strength has ranged from 4.00 to 7.00 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 Hardware company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Hardware 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 Aco Group Bhd and its competitors. Aco Group Bhd's current Financial Strength is 6, which is near 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 Aco Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aco Group Bhd (XKLS:0218) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.21, compared to a current price of RM0.16 — trading 23.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 6, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.00. Aco Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 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 Aco Group Bhd (XKLS:0218), the current Financial Strength is 6 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 Aco Group Bhd (XKLS:0218) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aco Group Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.16 is trading 23.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.21. GuruFocus considers Aco Group Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:0218:

  • Financial Strength: 6 (near median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: RM0.21 vs. price of RM0.16 (23.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0218 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Aco Group Bhd Business Description

Address Jalan Firma 3, PLO 264, No. 14, Kawasan Perindustrian Tebrau 4, Johor Darul Takzim, Johor Bahru, JHR, MYS, 81100
Aco Group Bhd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, it is involved in management consultancy activities, distribution of electrical products and accessories, wholesale of household appliances, and trading of electronic, electrical goods, lighting, and lighting accessories. Its product portfolio comprises communication cables and wires, fans and air-conditioners, water heaters, switches and power outlets, and others. The group's reportable operating segments are as follows: Industrial users and Resellers. Maximum revenue is generated from the Industrial users segment, which represents sales of electrical products and accessories to electrical contractors, electrical products manufacturers, and others. Geographically, the group operates mainly in Malaysia.
53GF Score

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