MCE Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7004) Financial Strength: 8 (As of Apr. 2026) — 14% Above Median

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XKLS:7004 MCE Holdings Bhd XKLS:7004
79 GF Score
Price RM1.56
GF Value RM1.65
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is MCE Holdings Bhd Financial Strength?

MCE Holdings Bhd XKLS:7004 -0.64% 79 Financial Strength is 8 as of Apr. 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7004 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.65 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

MCE Holdings Bhd has the Financial Strength Rank of 8. It shows strong financial strength and is unlikely to fall into distressed situations.

Good Sign:

MCE Holdings Bhd shows strong financial strength.

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.

MCE Holdings Bhd's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 31.76. MCE Holdings Bhd's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.14. As of today, MCE Holdings Bhd's Altman Z-Score is 4.42.


MCE Holdings Bhd  (XKLS:7004) 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.

MCE Holdings Bhd has the Financial Strength Rank of 8. It shows strong financial strength and is unlikely to fall into distressed situations.


MCE Holdings Bhd Financial Strength Related Terms


XKLS:7004 vs ORLY, AZO, GPC: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, MCE 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.


MCE Holdings Bhd Financial Strength vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, MCE Holdings Bhd's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

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


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MCE 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:

MCE Holdings Bhd's Interest Expense for the months ended in Apr. 2026 was RM-0.3 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Apr. 2026 was RM9.1 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was RM20.4 Mil.

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

Interest Coverage=-1*Operating Income (Q: Apr. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=-1*9.083/-0.286
=31.76

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

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

MCE 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
=(3.464 + 20.445) / 173.98
=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.

MCE Holdings Bhd has a Z-score of 4.42, indicating it is in Safe Zones. This implies the Z-Score is strong.

Good Sign:

Altman Z-score of 4.42 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 8 mean?
MCE Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7004) has a Financial Strength of 8 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 MCE Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, MCE Holdings Bhd's Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 8.00.
Is MCE Holdings Bhd's Financial Strength too high?
MCE Holdings Bhd's current Financial Strength of 8 is 14% above median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 8.00. Overall, MCE Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MCE Holdings Bhd's Financial Strength compare to ORLY and AZO?
MCE Holdings Bhd's Financial Strength of 8 can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry. Historically, MCE Holdings Bhd's own Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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 MCE Holdings Bhd and its competitors. MCE Holdings Bhd's current Financial Strength is 8, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 7.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MCE Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MCE Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7004) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.65, compared to a current price of RM1.56 — trading 5.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 8, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 7.00. MCE Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 MCE Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7004), the current Financial Strength is 8 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 MCE Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7004) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MCE Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM1.56 is trading 5.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.65. GuruFocus considers MCE Holdings Bhd to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:7004:

  • Financial Strength: 8 (14% above median its 10-year median of 7.00)
  • GF Value™: RM1.65 vs. price of RM1.56 (5.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7004 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


MCE Holdings Bhd Business Description

Address No. 2 and 4, Jalan Waja 7, Kawasan Perindustrian Pandan, Johor Bahru, JHR, MYS, 81100
MCE Holdings Bhd is engaged in the manufacturing and supply of automotive electronics and mechatronics parts. It operates in two segments namely, Automotive parts which comprise of manufacturing and trading of automotive parts which also contribute the majority part of revenue, and the Healthcare services segment comprises various healthcare services. The majority of the company's revenue comes from the Malaysian market.
79GF Score

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