Southern Steel Bhd (XKLS:5665) Growth Rank: 1 (As of Sep. 02, 2026) — Near Median

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XKLS:5665 Southern Steel Bhd XKLS:5665
29 GF Score
Price RM0.50
GF Value RM0.25
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Southern Steel Bhd Growth Rank?

Southern Steel Bhd XKLS:5665 +3.13% 29 Growth Rank is 1 as of Sep. 02, 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 1.00. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5665 with a GF Score™ of 29/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.25 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Southern Steel Bhd has the Growth Rank of 1.

GuruFocus Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. Historically, the companies with the highest growth ranks performed the best over the long term. It is calculated using the following criteria:

1. 5-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
2. 3-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
3. 5-year EBITDA growth rate, the higher, the better.
4. The predictability of 5-year revenue. The most consistent it is, the higher the rank.

A higher score reflects a greater ability to drive business growth, with companies considered to have strong and sustainable expansion potential. Conversely, a lower score indicates challenges in achieving consistent growth and scalability.

GuruFocus found that the Growth Rank is the second of the two most-sensitive parameters among the five parameters checked. Please click GF Score to see more details on GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

Please note that we are using the five-year EBITDA growth rate as a parameter, so the company needs to have had positive growth over that time. The reason we use EBITDA instead of earnings per share is that with EBITDA, we can rank a lot more companies since a company may have positive EBITDA but negative EPS. Since we are looking at the growth here, EBITDA gives us a pretty clear picture about the growth in the company's business operations.

Southern Steel Bhd Growth Rank Related Terms

XKLS:5665 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Growth Rank Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Southern Steel Bhd's Growth Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Growth 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.

Southern Steel Bhd Growth Rank vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Southern Steel Bhd's Growth Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Southern Steel Bhd's Growth Rank falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Growth Rank →
What does a Growth Rank of 1 mean?
Southern Steel Bhd (XKLS:5665) has a Growth Rank of 1 as of Sep. 02, 2026. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on Southern Steel Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.00. Over the past decade, Southern Steel Bhd's Growth Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 3.00.
Is Southern Steel Bhd's Growth Rank too high?
Southern Steel Bhd's current Growth Rank of 1 is near median its 10-year median of 1.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 3.00. Overall, Southern Steel Bhd has a GF Score™ of 29/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Southern Steel Bhd's Growth Rank compare to NUE and STLD?
Southern Steel Bhd's Growth Rank of 1 can be compared against companies in the Steel industry. Historically, Southern Steel Bhd's own Growth Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 3.00 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 Growth Rank for a Steel company?
A good Growth Rank depends on the Steel industry context. However, Growth 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 Growth Rank mean?
A high Growth Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on Southern Steel Bhd and its competitors. Southern Steel Bhd's current Growth Rank is 1, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Southern Steel Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Steel Bhd (XKLS:5665) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.25, compared to a current price of RM0.50 — trading 98% above its estimated fair value. The current Growth Rank is 1, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.00. Southern Steel Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 29/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Growth Rank calculated?
Growth Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Southern Steel Bhd (XKLS:5665), the current Growth Rank is 1 as of Sep. 02, 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 Southern Steel Bhd (XKLS:5665) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Steel Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM0.50 is trading 98% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.25. GuruFocus considers Southern Steel Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5665:

  • Growth Rank: 1 (near median its 10-year median of 1.00)
  • GF Value™: RM0.25 vs. price of RM0.50 (98% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 29/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5665 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Southern Steel Bhd Business Description

Address 2723, Lorong Perusahaan 12, Prai Industrial Estate, Prai, PNG, MYS, 13600
Southern Steel Bhd is an investment holding company involved in the manufacturing, sale and trading of steel bars and related products, while the principal activities of its subsidiaries include the manufacturing, sale and trading in billets, steel bars, wire rods, pre-stressed concrete strands, bars and wires, steel pipes, steel wires, and other related products, as well as rental of properties and investment holding. The company comprises the following reportable segments: Steel products, Investment holding and others and Hot rolled coil operation. The company derived the majority of revenue from the sale of its products: bars, wire rod, wire mesh, cut and bend and pre-stressed concrete wire.
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