PLS Plantations Bhd (XKLS:9695) GF Value Rank: 2 (As of Aug. 22, 2026) — 71% Below Median

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XKLS:9695 PLS Plantations Bhd XKLS:9695
38 GF Score
Price RM0.20
GF Value RM0.49
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is PLS Plantations Bhd GF Value Rank?

PLS Plantations Bhd XKLS:9695 +8.11% 38 GF Value Rank is 2 as of Aug. 22, 2026, which is 71% below its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates XKLS:9695 with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.49 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

PLS Plantations Bhd has the GF Value Rank of 2.

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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PLS Plantations Bhd GF Value Rank Related Terms

XKLS:9695 vs ADM, BG, TSN: GF Value Rank Comparison

For the Farm Products subindustry, PLS Plantations 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.

PLS Plantations Bhd GF Value Rank vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, PLS Plantations Bhd's GF Value Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where PLS Plantations 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 2 mean?
PLS Plantations Bhd (XKLS:9695) has a GF Value Rank of 2 as of Aug. 22, 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 PLS Plantations Bhd and its competitors. This is 71% below median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, PLS Plantations Bhd's GF Value Rank has ranged from 2.00 to 10.00.
Is PLS Plantations Bhd's GF Value Rank too high?
PLS Plantations Bhd's current GF Value Rank of 2 is 71% below median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, PLS Plantations Bhd has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PLS Plantations Bhd's GF Value Rank compare to ADM and BG?
PLS Plantations Bhd's GF Value Rank of 2 can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. Historically, PLS Plantations Bhd's own GF Value Rank has ranged from 2.00 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good GF Value Rank depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 PLS Plantations Bhd and its competitors. PLS Plantations Bhd's current GF Value Rank is 2, which is 71% below 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 PLS Plantations Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PLS Plantations Bhd (XKLS:9695) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.49, compared to a current price of RM0.20 — trading 59.2% below its estimated fair value. The current GF Value Rank is 2, which is 71% below median its 10-year median of 7.00. PLS Plantations Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 4 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 PLS Plantations Bhd (XKLS:9695), the current GF Value Rank is 2 as of Aug. 22, 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 PLS Plantations Bhd (XKLS:9695) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PLS Plantations Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.20 is trading 59.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.49. GuruFocus considers PLS Plantations Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:9695:

  • GF Value Rank: 2 (71% below median its 10-year median of 7.00)
  • GF Value™: RM0.49 vs. price of RM0.20 (59.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 38/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:9695 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

PLS Plantations Bhd Business Description

Address No. 118, Jalan Gombak, Ground Floor, Wisma Ekovest, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 53000
PLS Plantations Bhd is engaged in the Management and operation of forest and oil palm plantations; durian-related businesses including plantation, contract farming, trading and retail of downstream products; wood-based activities; and Civil engineering and construction. Its segments include Plantation, Trading, and Agricultural services. The majority of the revenue is derived from Plantation segment that manages and operates forest plantation, logging, saw milling, chipping and other downstream manufacturing and related activities, and operation of oil palm and rubber plantation, and manages and operates harvesting of durian plantations and in other durian-related businesses. Geographically, it operates in Malaysia, Japan, the Republic of China, the United States of America, and Indonesia.
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