Pantech Global Bhd (XKLS:5331) Financial Strength: 5 (As of May. 2026) — 17% Below Median

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XKLS:5331 Pantech Global Bhd XKLS:5331
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What is Pantech Global Bhd Financial Strength?

Pantech Global Bhd XKLS:5331 14 Financial Strength is 5 as of May. 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5331 with a GF Score™ of 14/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Pantech Global Bhd has the Financial Strength Rank of 5.

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.

Pantech Global Bhd's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 12.47. Pantech Global Bhd's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 0.30. As of today, Pantech Global Bhd's Altman Z-Score is 2.56.


Pantech Global Bhd  (XKLS:5331) 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.

Pantech Global Bhd has the Financial Strength Rank of 5.


Pantech Global Bhd Financial Strength Related Terms


XKLS:5331 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Pantech Global 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.


Pantech Global Bhd Financial Strength vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Pantech Global Bhd's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Pantech Global Bhd's Financial Strength falls into.


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Pantech Global 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:

Pantech Global Bhd's Interest Expense for the months ended in May. 2026 was RM-1.9 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in May. 2026 was RM23.5 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was RM36.5 Mil.

Pantech Global Bhd's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is

Interest Coverage=-1*Operating Income (Q: May. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: May. 2026 )
=-1*23.484/-1.883
=12.47

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

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

Pantech Global Bhd's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: May. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(154.378 + 36.453) / 638.712
=0.30

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.

Pantech Global Bhd has a Z-score of 2.56, indicating it is in Grey Zones. This implies that Pantech Global Bhd is in some kind of financial stress. If it is below 1.81, the company may faces bankrupcy risk.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of 2.56 is in the grey area. This implies that the company is under some kind of financial stress. If it is below 1.8, the company may face bankruptcy risk.

* 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 5 mean?
Pantech Global Bhd (XKLS:5331) has a Financial Strength of 5 as of May. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Pantech Global Bhd and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, Pantech Global Bhd's Financial Strength has ranged from 5.00 to 7.00.
Is Pantech Global Bhd's Financial Strength too high?
Pantech Global Bhd's current Financial Strength of 5 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.00 to a high of 7.00. Overall, Pantech Global Bhd has a GF Score™ of 14/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pantech Global Bhd's Financial Strength compare to NUE and STLD?
Pantech Global Bhd's Financial Strength of 5 can be compared against companies in the Steel industry. Historically, Pantech Global Bhd's own Financial Strength has ranged from 5.00 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 Steel company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Steel 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 Pantech Global Bhd and its competitors. Pantech Global Bhd's current Financial Strength is 5, which is 17% below 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 Pantech Global Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Pantech Global Bhd (XKLS:5331) has a current Financial Strength of 5. The current Financial Strength is 5, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 6.00. Pantech Global Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 14/100 with 4 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 Pantech Global Bhd (XKLS:5331), the current Financial Strength is 5 as of May. 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.

Pantech Global Bhd Business Description

Address Jalan Haji Abdul Manan Off Jalan Meru, Lot 13258 & 13259, Kapar, SGR, MYS, 42200
Pantech Global Bhd is principally involved in investment holding. Through its subsidiaries, it is principally involved in the manufacture of butt weld pipe fittings and welded pipes. Its butt weld pipe fittings include carbon and stainless steel elbows, tees, reducers, stub ends (stainless steel only) and end caps mainly for pressure piping applications. The Company's welded pipes are stainless steel which are designed for specific applications requiring high temperature resistance and corrosion protection. Its other business activities include the provision of HFI long bend services, sales of by-products, scrap and other products.
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