UPA Bhd (XKLS:7757) GF Value Rank: 6 (As of Jul. 28, 2026) — Near Median

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XKLS:7757 UPA Corp Bhd XKLS:7757
49 GF Score
Price RM0.68
GF Value RM0.66
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is UPA Bhd GF Value Rank?

UPA Bhd XKLS:7757 +3.03% 49 GF Value Rank is 6 as of Jul. 28, 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7757 with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.66 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

UPA Bhd has the GF Value Rank of 6.

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.

Please click GF Score to see more details on the GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

XKLS:7757 vs MMM, HON: GF Value Rank Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, UPA 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.

UPA Bhd GF Value Rank vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, UPA Bhd's GF Value Rank distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about GF Value Rank →
What does a GF Value Rank of 6 mean?
UPA Bhd (XKLS:7757) has a GF Value Rank of 6 as of Jul. 28, 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 UPA Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, UPA Bhd's GF Value Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 10.00.
Is UPA Bhd's GF Value Rank too high?
UPA Bhd's current GF Value Rank of 6 is near median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, UPA Bhd has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does UPA Bhd's GF Value Rank compare to MMM and HON?
UPA Bhd's GF Value Rank of 6 can be compared against companies in the Conglomerates industry. Historically, UPA Bhd's own GF Value Rank has ranged from 1.00 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 Conglomerates company?
A good GF Value Rank depends on the Conglomerates 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 UPA Bhd and its competitors. UPA Bhd's current GF Value Rank is 6, which is near 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 UPA Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UPA Bhd (XKLS:7757) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.66, compared to a current price of RM0.68 — trading 3% above its estimated fair value. The current GF Value Rank is 6, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.00. UPA Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 6 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 UPA Bhd (XKLS:7757), the current GF Value Rank is 6 as of Jul. 28, 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 UPA Bhd (XKLS:7757) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UPA Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM0.68 is trading 3% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.66. GuruFocus considers UPA Bhd to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:7757:

  • GF Value Rank: 6 (near median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: RM0.66 vs. price of RM0.68 (3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7757 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

UPA Bhd Business Description

Address Jalan Kuchai Lama, Lot 8228, 6.5 Miles, Kuala Lumpur, MYS, 58200
UPA Corp Bhd operates through four segments: manufacturing of paper-based products, manufacturing of plastic products, machine trading, and healthcare products. The paper-based products business manufactures notebooks, diaries, calendars, fine stationeries, planners, notepads, and journals using paper bonded leather, PVC, and PU for covers. The plastic products business manufactures rigid PVC, APET, PETG, and GAG sheets, as well as PVC and PETG shrinkable label films. The machine trading business sells new Komori printing machines from Japan as the sole distributor in Malaysia, refurbishes and sells used printing machines, and provides after-sales services. The healthcare products business manufactures and markets healthcare products, including face masks and non-woven melt blown fabric.
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