Aeon Co (M) Bhd (XKLS:6599) Financial Strength: 2 (As of Jun. 2026) — Near Median

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XKLS:6599 Aeon Co (M) Bhd XKLS:6599
75 GF Score
Price RM0.99
GF Value RM1.27
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Aeon Co (M) Bhd Financial Strength?

Aeon Co (M) Bhd XKLS:6599 -1.01% 75 Financial Strength is 2 as of Jun. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 2.00. GuruFocus rates XKLS:6599 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.27 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Aeon Co (M) Bhd has the Financial Strength Rank of 2. It displays poor financial strength and is likely in financial distress. Usually this is caused by too much debt for the company.

Warning Sign:

Aeon Co (M) 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.

Aeon Co (M) Bhd's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 1.89. Aeon Co (M) Bhd's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.65. As of today, Aeon Co (M) Bhd's Altman Z-Score is 1.36.


Aeon Co (M) Bhd  (XKLS:6599) 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.

Aeon Co (M) Bhd has the Financial Strength Rank of 2. It displays poor financial strength and is likely in financial distress. Usually this is caused by too much debt for the company.


Aeon Co (M) Bhd Financial Strength Related Terms


XKLS:6599 vs DDS, M: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Department Stores subindustry, Aeon Co (M) 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.


Aeon Co (M) Bhd Financial Strength vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Aeon Co (M) Bhd's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Aeon Co (M) Bhd's Financial Strength falls into.


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Aeon Co (M) 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:

Aeon Co (M) Bhd's Interest Expense for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was RM-25 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was RM46 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was RM2,147 Mil.

Aeon Co (M) Bhd's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

Interest Coverage=-1*Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-1*46.3/-24.5
=1.89

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

Warning Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Aeon Co (M) Bhd interest coverage is 3.34, which is low.

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

Aeon Co (M) 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
=(438.7 + 2146.8) / 3981.6
=0.65

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.

Aeon Co (M) Bhd has a Z-score of 1.36, indicating it is in Distress Zones. This implies bankrupcy possibility in the next two years.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of 1.36 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Financial Strength →
What does a Financial Strength of 2 mean?
Aeon Co (M) Bhd (XKLS:6599) has a Financial Strength of 2 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 Aeon Co (M) Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.00. Over the past decade, Aeon Co (M) Bhd's Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 to 6.00.
Is Aeon Co (M) Bhd's Financial Strength too high?
Aeon Co (M) Bhd's current Financial Strength of 2 is near median its 10-year median of 2.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 6.00. Overall, Aeon Co (M) Bhd has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aeon Co (M) Bhd's Financial Strength compare to DDS and M?
Aeon Co (M) Bhd's Financial Strength of 2 can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. Historically, Aeon Co (M) Bhd's own Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 to 6.00 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 Aeon Co (M) Bhd and its competitors. Aeon Co (M) Bhd's current Financial Strength is 2, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aeon Co (M) Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aeon Co (M) Bhd (XKLS:6599) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.27, compared to a current price of RM0.99 — trading 22.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 2, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.00. Aeon Co (M) Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 6 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 Aeon Co (M) Bhd (XKLS:6599), the current Financial Strength is 2 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 Aeon Co (M) Bhd (XKLS:6599) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aeon Co (M) Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.99 is trading 22.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.27. GuruFocus considers Aeon Co (M) Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:6599:

  • Financial Strength: 2 (near median its 10-year median of 2.00)
  • GF Value™: RM1.27 vs. price of RM0.99 (22.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:6599 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Aeon Co (M) Bhd Business Description

Address Jalan Jejaka, 3rd Floor, AEON Taman Maluri Shopping Centre, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, MYS, 55100
Aeon Co (M) Bhd is principally engaged in the operations of a chain of departmental stores and supermarkets selling a broad range of goods ranging from clothing, food, household goods, other merchandise and shopping centre operation. The two main reportable segments are: i) Retailing: The operations of a chain of departmental stores and supermarkets selling a broad range of goods ranging from clothing, food, household goods and other merchandise, ii) Property management services: Shopping mall operation. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Retailing segment. Geographically, the company is predominantly operating in Malaysia.
75GF Score

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