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MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd has the Financial Strength Rank of 3. It displays poor financial strength and is likely in financial distress. Usually this is caused by too much debt for the company.
Warning Sign:
MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd displays poor financial strength. Usually, this is caused by too much debt for the company.
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.
MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 5.05.
MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.29.
As of today, MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd's Altman Z-Score is 0.68.
MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5202) 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.
MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd has the Financial Strength Rank of 3. It displays poor financial strength and is likely in financial distress. Usually this is caused by too much debt for the company.
MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd Financial Strength Related Terms
XKLS:5202 vs MDLZ, HSY, TR: Financial Strength Comparison
For the Confectioners subindustry, MSM Malaysia 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.
MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd Financial Strength vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd's Financial Strength falls into.
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:
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.
MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd has a Z-score of 0.68, indicating it is in Distress Zones. This implies bankrupcy possibility in the next two years.
Warning Sign:
Altman Z-score of 0.68 is in distress zone. This implies bankruptcy possibility in the next two years.
* 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.
MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5202) has a Financial Strength of 3 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 MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.00. Over the past decade, MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd's Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 to 7.00.
Is MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd's Financial Strength too high?
MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd's current Financial Strength of 3 is near median its 10-year median of 3.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 7.00. Overall, MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 39/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd's Financial Strength compare to MDLZ and HSY?
MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd's Financial Strength of 3 can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. Historically, MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd's own Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 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 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 MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd and its competitors. MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd's current Financial Strength is 3, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5202) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.93, compared to a current price of RM0.64 — trading 31.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 3, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.00. MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 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 MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5202), the current Financial Strength is 3 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 MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5202) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.64 is trading 31.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.93.
GuruFocus considers MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5202:
Financial Strength: 3 (near median its 10-year median of 3.00)
GF Value™: RM0.93 vs. price of RM0.64 (31.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5202 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd is a sugar manufacturing company. It has only one reportable segment, Sugar, which is engaged in sugar refining and sales, marketing of refined sugar, and commodity trading. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Malaysia and also has a presence in other parts of Asia, Europe, Africa, Oceania, and North America.
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