Silex Systems (ASX:SLX) Profitability Rank: 1 (As of Dec. 2025) — Near Median

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GF Value A$8.39
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What is Silex Systems Profitability Rank?

Silex Systems ASX:SLX +10.29% 50 Profitability Rank is 1 as of Dec. 2025, which is at its 10-year median of 1.00. GuruFocus rates ASX:SLX with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of A$8.39 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Silex Systems has the Profitability Rank of 1. It has had trouble to make a profit.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Silex Systems's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 5.01%. As of today, Silex Systems's Piotroski F-Score is 4.


Silex Systems Profitability Rank Related Terms


ASX:SLX vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, Silex Systems's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability 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.


Silex Systems Profitability Rank vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Silex Systems's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Silex Systems's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Silex Systems Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Silex Systems has the Profitability Rank of 1. It has had trouble to make a profit.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Silex Systems's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=0.523 / 10.445
=5.01 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

Silex Systems has an F-score of 4 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 1 mean?
Silex Systems (ASX:SLX) has a Profitability Rank of 1 as of Dec. 2025. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Silex Systems and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.00. Over the past decade, Silex Systems' Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 2.00.
Is Silex Systems' Profitability Rank too high?
Silex Systems' current Profitability 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 2.00. Overall, Silex Systems has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Silex Systems' Profitability Rank compare to NVDA and AVGO?
Silex Systems' Profitability Rank of 1 can be compared against companies in the Semiconductors industry. Historically, Silex Systems' own Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 2.00 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 Profitability Rank for a Semiconductors company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Semiconductors industry context. However, Profitability 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Silex Systems and its competitors. Silex Systems's current Profitability 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 Silex Systems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Silex Systems (ASX:SLX) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$8.39, compared to a current price of A$4.61 — trading 45.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 1, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.00. Silex Systems' overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Silex Systems (ASX:SLX), the current Profitability Rank is 1 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Silex Systems (ASX:SLX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Silex Systems stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of A$4.61 is trading 45.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$8.39. GuruFocus considers Silex Systems to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ASX:SLX:

  • Profitability Rank: 1 (near median its 10-year median of 1.00)
  • GF Value™: A$8.39 vs. price of A$4.61 (45.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 1 warning sign

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


Silex Systems Business Description

Address New Illawarra Road, Building 64, Lucas Heights Science and Technology Centre, Lucas Heights, Sydney, NSW, AUS, 2234
Silex Systems Ltd is an Australian research and development company. The company focused on the development of the SILEX laser uranium enrichment technology as the next-generation technology for the uranium enrichment industry. The company's operating segment includes Silex Systems; Silex USA, and Translucent. It generates maximum revenue from the Silex Systems segment.
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