CE Technology Bhd (XKLS:03024) Financial Strength: 4 (As of Jan. 2026) — 20% Below Median

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XKLS:03024 CE Technology Bhd XKLS:03024
76 GF Score
Price RM0.85
GF Value RM1.65
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is CE Technology Bhd Financial Strength?

CE Technology Bhd XKLS:03024 76 Financial Strength is 4 as of Jan. 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates XKLS:03024 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.65. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

CE Technology Bhd has the Financial Strength Rank of 4.

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.

CE Technology Bhd's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 5.87. CE Technology Bhd's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 0.45. As of today, CE Technology Bhd's Altman Z-Score is 3.76.


CE Technology Bhd  (XKLS:03024) 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.

CE Technology Bhd has the Financial Strength Rank of 4.


CE Technology Bhd Financial Strength Related Terms


XKLS:03024 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, CE Technology 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.


CE Technology Bhd Financial Strength vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, CE Technology Bhd's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where CE Technology Bhd's Financial Strength falls into.


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CE Technology 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:

CE Technology Bhd's Interest Expense for the months ended in Jan. 2026 was RM0.0 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Jan. 2026 was RM7.8 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was RM23.8 Mil.

CE Technology Bhd's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is

GuruFocus does not calculate CE Technology Bhd's interest coverage with the available data.

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

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

CE Technology Bhd's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Jan. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(24.501 + 23.787) / 106.594
=0.45

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.

CE Technology Bhd has a Z-score of 3.76, indicating it is in Safe Zones. This implies the Z-Score is strong.

Good Sign:

Altman Z-score of 3.76 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 4 mean?
CE Technology Bhd (XKLS:03024) has a Financial Strength of 4 as of Jan. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on CE Technology Bhd and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, CE Technology Bhd's Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 7.00.
Is CE Technology Bhd's Financial Strength too high?
CE Technology Bhd's current Financial Strength of 4 is 20% below median its 10-year median of 5.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 7.00. Overall, CE Technology Bhd has a GF Score™ of 76/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CE Technology Bhd's Financial Strength compare to LIN and SHW?
CE Technology Bhd's Financial Strength of 4 can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. Historically, CE Technology Bhd's own Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 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 Chemicals company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Chemicals 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 CE Technology Bhd and its competitors. CE Technology Bhd's current Financial Strength is 4, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 5.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CE Technology Bhd stock overvalued right now?
CE Technology Bhd (XKLS:03024) has a current Financial Strength of 4. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.65, compared to a current price of RM0.85 — trading 48.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 4, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 5.00. CE Technology Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 2 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 CE Technology Bhd (XKLS:03024), the current Financial Strength is 4 as of Jan. 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 CE Technology Bhd (XKLS:03024) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CE Technology Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.85 is trading 48.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.65.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:03024:

  • Financial Strength: 4 (20% below median its 10-year median of 5.00)
  • GF Value™: RM1.65 vs. price of RM0.85 (48.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:03024 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


CE Technology Bhd Business Description

Address 11528, Jalan Logam 4, Kawasan Perindustrian Kamunting Raya, West Malaysia, Taiping, PRK, MYS, 34600
CE Technology Bhd is principally engaged in the research, development, post-processing, manufacturing, and sales of cleanroom gloves. It mainly serves the needs of the high-end critical environment industries such as disk drives, semiconductors, electronic devices, flat panels, biotech, medical devices, pharmaceutical, and aerospace manufacturing industries. Geographically, it earns revenues from Malaysia, ASEAN, Europe, the USA, Japan, China, and Others. The company earns maximum revenue from the USA.
76GF Score

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