Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (XKLS:6483) GF Value Rank: 10 (As of Jul. 24, 2026) — 67% Above Median

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XKLS:6483 Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd XKLS:6483
41 GF Score
Price RM0.71
GF Value RM0.92
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd GF Value Rank?

Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd XKLS:6483 41 GF Value Rank is 10 as of Jul. 24, 2026, which is 67% above its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates XKLS:6483 with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.92 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd has the GF Value Rank of 10.

GF Value Rank evaluates the exclusive GuruFocus valuation and performance of a stock, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. It is determined by the price-to-GF-Value (P/GF Value) ratio, a proprietary metric calculated based on historical multiples along with an adjustment factor based on a company's past returns and growth and future estimates of the business' performance.

GuruFocus found that for valuation, we cannot simply give stocks a better GF Value rank simply because they have a lower P/GF Value ratio. Backtesting shows that over the long term, the two worst-performing groups are the most expensive group (with the highest P/GF Value ratio) and the least expensive group (with the lowest P/GF Value ratio).

We can understand why the most expensive group underperforms. We were initially puzzled by the underperformance of the least expensive group, but we realized there is a reason why some stocks are super cheap. If they look too undervalued, it is often because the businesses behind them are poor quality. The market realized this and gave them low valuations. In a way, the market is efficient.

After multiple backtesting analyses, we granted the stocks in third-cheapest percentile the highest GF Value rank, as they have performed the best over a full market cycle. Stock performance is actually not as sensitive to valuation as it is to growth and profitability. On average, the companies in the 20%-50% valuation groups have similar performances. Therefore, we should avoid the most expensive and the least expensive stocks. We can be more tolerant of valuation.

A higher score indicates a stock with a relatively low valuation and substantial potential for outperformance. Conversely, a lower score often reflects stocks that are either highly overvalued or deeply undervalued, both of which tend to underperform.

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XKLS:6483 vs MS, GS, SCHW: GF Value Rank Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd's GF Value Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Value Rank 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.


Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd GF Value Rank vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd's GF Value Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd's GF Value Rank falls into.


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What does a GF Value Rank of 10 mean?
Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (XKLS:6483) has a GF Value Rank of 10 as of Jul. 24, 2026. GF Value Rank is given based on historical multiples along with past returns, growth and future estimates of the business' performance. View historical data on Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd and its competitors. This is 67% above median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd's GF Value Rank has ranged from 3.00 to 10.00.
Is Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd's GF Value Rank too high?
Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd's current GF Value Rank of 10 is 67% above median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd's GF Value Rank compare to MS and GS?
Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd's GF Value Rank of 10 can be compared against companies in the Capital Markets industry. Historically, Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd's own GF Value Rank has ranged from 3.00 to 10.00 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 GF Value Rank for a Capital Markets company?
A good GF Value Rank depends on the Capital Markets industry context. However, GF Value Rank 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 GF Value Rank mean?
A high GF Value Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. GF Value Rank is given based on historical multiples along with past returns, growth and future estimates of the business' performance. View historical data on Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd and its competitors. Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd's current GF Value Rank is 10, which is 67% above 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 Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (XKLS:6483) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.92, compared to a current price of RM0.71 — trading 22.8% below its estimated fair value. The current GF Value Rank is 10, which is 67% above median its 10-year median of 6.00. Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is GF Value Rank calculated?
GF Value Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (XKLS:6483), the current GF Value Rank is 10 as of Jul. 24, 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 Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (XKLS:6483) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.71 is trading 22.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.92. GuruFocus considers Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:6483:

  • GF Value Rank: 10 (67% above median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: RM0.92 vs. price of RM0.71 (22.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 41/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:6483 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd Business Description

Address 237, Jalan Tun Razak, Level 17, Kenanga Tower, Wilayah Persekutuan, Kuala Lumpur, MYS, 50400
Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd is a Malaysia based independent investment bank. It offers the provision of nominee services, private equity, promotion and management of collective investment schemes and management of investment funds. The company has five operating divisions: Investment banking; Stockbroking dealings in securities and investment related services; Listed derivatives is into Futures broking business; Asset and wealth management including management of funds and unit trusts, Corporate and others. It derives its key revenues from Stock broking Dealings.
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