Arka Bhd (XKLS:7218) Financial Strength: 6 (As of Jun. 2026) — 20% Above Median

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XKLS:7218 Arka Bhd XKLS:7218
58 GF Score
Price RM0.43
GF Value RM1.31
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Arka Bhd Financial Strength?

Arka Bhd XKLS:7218 58 Financial Strength is 6 as of Jun. 2026, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7218 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.31 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Arka 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.

Arka Bhd did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. Arka Bhd's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.10. As of today, Arka Bhd's Altman Z-Score is 2.93.


Arka Bhd  (XKLS:7218) 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.

Arka Bhd has the Financial Strength Rank of 6.


Arka Bhd Financial Strength Related Terms


XKLS:7218 vs UPS, FDX, EXPD: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Arka 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.


Arka Bhd Financial Strength vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Arka Bhd's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Arka 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:

Arka Bhd's Interest Expense for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was RM0.00 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was RM-0.55 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was RM1.44 Mil.

Arka Bhd's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

GuruFocus does not calculate Arka 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.

Arka 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
=(1.668 + 1.441) / 30.384
=0.10

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.

Arka Bhd has a Z-score of 2.93, indicating it is in Grey Zones. This implies that Arka 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 2.93 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 6 mean?
Arka Bhd (XKLS:7218) has a Financial Strength of 6 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 Arka Bhd and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, Arka Bhd's Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 to 8.00.
Is Arka Bhd's Financial Strength too high?
Arka Bhd's current Financial Strength of 6 is 20% above median its 10-year median of 5.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 8.00. Overall, Arka Bhd has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arka Bhd's Financial Strength compare to UPS and FDX?
Arka Bhd's Financial Strength of 6 can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. Historically, Arka Bhd's own Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 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 Transportation company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Transportation 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 Arka Bhd and its competitors. Arka Bhd's current Financial Strength is 6, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 5.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arka Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arka Bhd (XKLS:7218) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.31, compared to a current price of RM0.43 — trading 67.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 6, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 5.00. Arka Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 Arka Bhd (XKLS:7218), the current Financial Strength is 6 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 Arka Bhd (XKLS:7218) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arka Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.43 is trading 67.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.31. GuruFocus considers Arka Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:7218:

  • Financial Strength: 6 (20% above median its 10-year median of 5.00)
  • GF Value™: RM1.31 vs. price of RM0.43 (67.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7218 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Arka Bhd Business Description

Address Lot 2955, 2956 & 2957, Jalan Perusahaan Sungai Lokan 3, Kawasan Perusahaan Sungai Lokan, Butterworth, PNG, MYS, 13400
Arka Bhd is a provider of logistics and logistics-related activities. The company provides trucking services and cross-border trucking services for consolidation cargo or loose truck loads services from the Malaysia-Singapore-Malaysia and Malaysia-Thailand-Malaysia routes. Its segments consist of Logistic solutions which derive majority revenue provides customs brokerage, warehousing, freight forwarding trucking related services, international air, and ocean freight services; Tyre products that manufacture and trades in tyres; Technology division engaged in technology service activities including providing infrastructure for hosting, data processing services and related activities and Investment holdings that provide management services and letting of properties.
58GF Score

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