Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd (XKLS:3689) Financial Strength: 7 (As of Jun. 2026) — 13% Below Median

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XKLS:3689 Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd XKLS:3689
87 GF Score
Price RM22.80
GF Value RM27.96
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd Financial Strength?

Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd XKLS:3689 -0.87% 87 Financial Strength is 7 as of Jun. 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 8.00. GuruFocus rates XKLS:3689 with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of RM27.96 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd has the Financial Strength Rank of 7.

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.

Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 19.64. Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.14. As of today, Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd's Altman Z-Score is 5.03.


Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd  (XKLS:3689) 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.

Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd has the Financial Strength Rank of 7.


Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd Financial Strength Related Terms


XKLS:3689 vs KO, PEP, MNST: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic subindustry, Fraser & Neave 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.


Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd Financial Strength vs Beverages - Non-Alcoholic Industry

For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Fraser & Neave 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:

Fraser & Neave Holdings 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 RM141 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was RM384 Mil.

Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

GuruFocus does not calculate Fraser & Neave Holdings 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.

Fraser & Neave Holdings 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
=(263.456 + 384.04) / 4795.1
=0.14

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.

Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd has a Z-score of 5.03, indicating it is in Safe Zones. This implies the Z-Score is strong.

Good Sign:

Altman Z-score of 5.03 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 7 mean?
Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd (XKLS:3689) has a Financial Strength of 7 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 Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 8.00. Over the past decade, Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd's Financial Strength has ranged from 7.00 to 10.00.
Is Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd's Financial Strength too high?
Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd's current Financial Strength of 7 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 8.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd's Financial Strength compare to KO and PEP?
Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd's Financial Strength of 7 can be compared against companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry. Historically, Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd's own Financial Strength has ranged from 7.00 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 Beverages - Non-Alcoholic company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic 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 Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd and its competitors. Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd's current Financial Strength is 7, which is 13% below 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 Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd (XKLS:3689) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM27.96, compared to a current price of RM22.80 — trading 18.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 7, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 8.00. Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd (XKLS:3689), the current Financial Strength is 7 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 Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd (XKLS:3689) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM22.80 is trading 18.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM27.96. GuruFocus considers Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:3689:

  • Financial Strength: 7 (13% below median its 10-year median of 8.00)
  • GF Value™: RM27.96 vs. price of RM22.80 (18.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:3689 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd Business Description

Address No. 1 Jalan Bukit Belimbing 26/38, Persiaran Kuala Selangor, Seksyen 26, Shah Alam, SGR, MYS, 40400
Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd manufactures and sells canned milk, both condensed and evaporated and other dairy products and soft drinks. The company manufactures its products in Malaysia and Thailand and operates through four main segments: F&B Malaysia, which generates maximum revenue, F&B Thailand, Property, and Others. F&B Malaysia and F&B Thailand manufacture both soft drinks and dairies. Its core soft drink brands include 100PLUS, F&N Fun Flavours, F&N NutriSoy, F&N Seasons, F&N Ice Mountain, and others. Its dairy brands include Carnation, Magnolia, Teapot, Farmhouse, Gold Coin, and F&N Fruit Tree, among others. Geographically, the company derives a majority of its revenue from Southeast Asia and the rest from other regions.
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