Poh Kong Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5080) Financial Strength: 6 (As of Apr. 2026) — Near Median

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XKLS:5080 Poh Kong Holdings Bhd XKLS:5080
83 GF Score
Price RM1.08
GF Value RM1.23
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Poh Kong Holdings Bhd Financial Strength?

Poh Kong Holdings Bhd XKLS:5080 -0.92% 83 Financial Strength is 6 as of Apr. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5080 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.23 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Poh Kong Holdings 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.

Poh Kong Holdings Bhd's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 42.50. Poh Kong Holdings Bhd's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.08. As of today, Poh Kong Holdings Bhd's Altman Z-Score is 3.53.


Poh Kong Holdings Bhd  (XKLS:5080) 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.

Poh Kong Holdings Bhd has the Financial Strength Rank of 6.


Poh Kong Holdings Bhd Financial Strength Related Terms


XKLS:5080 vs TPR, SIG: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Luxury Goods subindustry, Poh Kong 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.


Poh Kong Holdings Bhd Financial Strength vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Poh Kong Holdings Bhd's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Poh Kong 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:

Poh Kong Holdings Bhd's Interest Expense for the months ended in Apr. 2026 was RM0 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Apr. 2026 was RM93 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was RM17 Mil.

Poh Kong Holdings Bhd's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is

GuruFocus does not calculate Poh Kong 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.

Poh Kong Holdings Bhd's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Apr. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(181.19 + 17.034) / 2342.288
=0.08

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.

Poh Kong Holdings Bhd has a Z-score of 3.53, indicating it is in Safe Zones. This implies the Z-Score is strong.

Good Sign:

Altman Z-score of 3.53 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 6 mean?
Poh Kong Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5080) has a Financial Strength of 6 as of Apr. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Poh Kong Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, Poh Kong Holdings Bhd's Financial Strength has ranged from 4.00 to 8.00.
Is Poh Kong Holdings Bhd's Financial Strength too high?
Poh Kong Holdings 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 8.00. Overall, Poh Kong Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Poh Kong Holdings Bhd's Financial Strength compare to TPR and SIG?
Poh Kong Holdings Bhd's Financial Strength of 6 can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. Historically, Poh Kong Holdings Bhd's own Financial Strength has ranged from 4.00 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 a Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 Poh Kong Holdings Bhd and its competitors. Poh Kong Holdings 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 Poh Kong Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Poh Kong Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5080) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.23, compared to a current price of RM1.08 — trading 12.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 6, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.00. Poh Kong Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Poh Kong Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5080), the current Financial Strength is 6 as of Apr. 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 Poh Kong Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5080) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Poh Kong Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM1.08 is trading 12.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.23. GuruFocus considers Poh Kong Holdings Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5080:

  • Financial Strength: 6 (near median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: RM1.23 vs. price of RM1.08 (12.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5080 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Poh Kong Holdings Bhd Business Description

Address No. 16-20, Jalan 52/4, Darul Ehsan, Petaling Jaya, SGR, MYS, 46200
Poh Kong Holdings Bhd is engaged in investment holding and the provision of management services. Through its subsidiaries, the company manufactures, trades, supplies, and retails gold, gold-related jewelry, and gemstones. It operates through three business segments: Trading, Manufacturing, and Others. The Trading segment involves the supply and retail of jewelry, precious stones, gold ornaments, and gold bullion. The Manufacturing segment covers the production and supply of jewelry, precious stones, semi-precious stones, and gold ornaments. The Others segment comprises investment holding activities. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Trading segment, and its operations are based in Malaysia.
83GF Score

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