Sycal Ventures Bhd (XKLS:9717) Financial Strength: 4 (As of Jun. 2026) — 33% Above Median

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XKLS:9717 Sycal Ventures Bhd XKLS:9717
31 GF Score
Price RM0.17
GF Value RM0.17
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Sycal Ventures Bhd Financial Strength?

Sycal Ventures Bhd XKLS:9717 31 Financial Strength is 4 as of Jun. 2026, which is 33% above its 10-year median of 3.00. GuruFocus rates XKLS:9717 with a GF Score™ of 31/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.17 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Sycal Ventures Bhd has the Financial Strength Rank of 4.

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.

Sycal Ventures Bhd's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 18.82. Sycal Ventures Bhd's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.19. As of today, Sycal Ventures Bhd's Altman Z-Score is 1.42.


Sycal Ventures Bhd  (XKLS:9717) 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.

Sycal Ventures Bhd has the Financial Strength Rank of 4.


Sycal Ventures Bhd Financial Strength Related Terms


XKLS:9717 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Sycal Ventures 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.


Sycal Ventures Bhd Financial Strength vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Sycal Ventures Bhd's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Sycal Ventures 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:

Sycal Ventures 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 RM11.13 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was RM14.82 Mil.

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

GuruFocus does not calculate Sycal Ventures 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.

Sycal Ventures 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
=(4.124 + 14.819) / 97.42
=0.19

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.

Sycal Ventures Bhd has a Z-score of 1.42, indicating it is in Distress Zones. This implies bankrupcy possibility in the next two years.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of 1.42 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 4 mean?
Sycal Ventures Bhd (XKLS:9717) has a Financial Strength of 4 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 Sycal Ventures Bhd and its competitors. This is 33% above median its historical median of 3.00. Over the past decade, Sycal Ventures Bhd's Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 5.00.
Is Sycal Ventures Bhd's Financial Strength too high?
Sycal Ventures Bhd's current Financial Strength of 4 is 33% above median its 10-year median of 3.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 5.00. Overall, Sycal Ventures Bhd has a GF Score™ of 31/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sycal Ventures Bhd's Financial Strength compare to PWR and FIX?
Sycal Ventures Bhd's Financial Strength of 4 can be compared against companies in the Construction industry. Historically, Sycal Ventures Bhd's own Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 5.00 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 Construction company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Construction 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 Sycal Ventures Bhd and its competitors. Sycal Ventures Bhd's current Financial Strength is 4, which is 33% above 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 Sycal Ventures Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sycal Ventures Bhd (XKLS:9717) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.17, compared to a current price of RM0.17 — trading 2.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 4, which is 33% above median its 10-year median of 3.00. Sycal Ventures Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 31/100 with 3 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 Sycal Ventures Bhd (XKLS:9717), the current Financial Strength is 4 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 Sycal Ventures Bhd (XKLS:9717) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sycal Ventures Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.17 is trading 2.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.17. GuruFocus considers Sycal Ventures Bhd to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:9717:

  • Financial Strength: 4 (33% above median its 10-year median of 3.00)
  • GF Value™: RM0.17 vs. price of RM0.17 (2.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 31/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:9717 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sycal Ventures Bhd Business Description

Address 4 1/2 Miles, Jalan Kelang Lama, Lot 4.21, 4th Floor, Plaza Prima, Kuala Lumpur, MYS, 58200
Sycal Ventures Bhd is an investment holding company. Through its subsidiaries, the company operates as a contactor for building and civil engineering, property development and operator of convention hall facilities and turnkey contractor and operator of theme park, property investment, contractor for management and operator of plant and machinery, manufacturing and trading in ready mix concrete. The company has three reporting segments: i) Construction: Civil and building construction works, ii) Property development and management: Property development, property management and consultancy, and iii) Manufacturing and trading: Manufacturing and trading in ready-mix concrete and trading in building materials. The majority of revenue is generated from the Manufacturing and trading segment.
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