Keck Seng (Malaysia) Bhd (XKLS:3476) Financial Strength: 9 (As of Jun. 2026) — 13% Above Median

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XKLS:3476 Keck Seng (Malaysia) Bhd XKLS:3476
71 GF Score
Price RM5.12
GF Value RM5.29
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Keck Seng (Malaysia) Bhd Financial Strength?

Keck Seng (Malaysia) Bhd XKLS:3476 -0.39% 71 Financial Strength is 9 as of Jun. 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 8.00. GuruFocus rates XKLS:3476 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of RM5.29 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Keck Seng (Malaysia) Bhd has the Financial Strength Rank of 9. It shows strong financial strength and is unlikely to fall into distressed situations.

Good Sign:

Keck Seng (Malaysia) 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.

Keck Seng (Malaysia) Bhd's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 58.13. Keck Seng (Malaysia) Bhd's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.05. As of today, Keck Seng (Malaysia) Bhd's Altman Z-Score is 5.41.


Keck Seng (Malaysia) Bhd  (XKLS:3476) 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.

Keck Seng (Malaysia) Bhd has the Financial Strength Rank of 9. It shows strong financial strength and is unlikely to fall into distressed situations.


Keck Seng (Malaysia) Bhd Financial Strength Related Terms


XKLS:3476 vs ADM, BG, TSN: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Farm Products subindustry, Keck Seng (Malaysia) 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.


Keck Seng (Malaysia) Bhd Financial Strength vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Keck Seng (Malaysia) Bhd's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Keck Seng (Malaysia) Bhd's Financial Strength falls into.


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Keck Seng (Malaysia) 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:

Keck Seng (Malaysia) Bhd's Interest Expense for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was RM0 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was RM71 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was RM58 Mil.

Keck Seng (Malaysia) Bhd's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

GuruFocus does not calculate Keck Seng (Malaysia) Bhd's interest coverage with the available data.

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

Good Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Keck Seng (Malaysia) Bhd has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

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

Keck Seng (Malaysia) 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
=(23.017 + 58.016) / 1783.908
=0.05

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.

Keck Seng (Malaysia) Bhd has a Z-score of 5.41, indicating it is in Safe Zones. This implies the Z-Score is strong.

Good Sign:

Altman Z-score of 5.41 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 9 mean?
Keck Seng (Malaysia) Bhd (XKLS:3476) has a Financial Strength of 9 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 Keck Seng (Malaysia) Bhd and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 8.00. Over the past decade, Keck Seng (Malaysia) Bhd's Financial Strength has ranged from 4.00 to 10.00.
Is Keck Seng (Malaysia) Bhd's Financial Strength too high?
Keck Seng (Malaysia) Bhd's current Financial Strength of 9 is 13% above 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, Keck Seng (Malaysia) Bhd has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Keck Seng (Malaysia) Bhd's Financial Strength compare to ADM and BG?
Keck Seng (Malaysia) Bhd's Financial Strength of 9 can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. Historically, Keck Seng (Malaysia) 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Keck Seng (Malaysia) Bhd and its competitors. Keck Seng (Malaysia) Bhd's current Financial Strength is 9, which is 13% above 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 Keck Seng (Malaysia) Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Keck Seng (Malaysia) Bhd (XKLS:3476) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM5.29, compared to a current price of RM5.12 — trading 3.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 9, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 8.00. Keck Seng (Malaysia) Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Keck Seng (Malaysia) Bhd (XKLS:3476), the current Financial Strength is 9 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 Keck Seng (Malaysia) Bhd (XKLS:3476) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Keck Seng (Malaysia) Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM5.12 is trading 3.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM5.29. GuruFocus considers Keck Seng (Malaysia) Bhd to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:3476:

  • Financial Strength: 9 (13% above median its 10-year median of 8.00)
  • GF Value™: RM5.29 vs. price of RM5.12 (3.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:3476 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Keck Seng (Malaysia) Bhd Business Description

Address 8 1/2 miles off Kong Kong Road, Masai, JHR, MYS, 81757
Keck Seng (Malaysia) Bhd is engaged in cultivation of oil palm, processing and marketing of refined palm oil products, property development, property investment and share investment. The companies segments include Manufacturing segment engaged in processing and marketing of refined palm oil products; Hotels segment engaged in operations of hotels and golf resort; Property segment engaged in property development and investment; and Plantations segment engaged in cultivation of oil palm. Majority of the revenue is derived from the Plantations and Manufacturing segment. Geographically the company operates in Singapore, Hong Kong, Canada, and United States of America.
71GF Score

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