People's Leasing & Financial Services (DHA:PLFSL) Profitability Rank: 3 (As of Dec. 2024) — 25% Below Median

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DHA:PLFSL People's Leasing & Financial Services Ltd DHA:PLFSL
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What is People's Leasing & Financial Services Profitability Rank?

People's Leasing & Financial Services DHA:PLFSL +5.88% 28 Profitability Rank is 3 as of Dec. 2024, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 4.00. GuruFocus rates DHA:PLFSL with a GF Score™ of 28/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

People's Leasing & Financial Services has the Profitability Rank of 3. 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.

People's Leasing & Financial Services's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 was 0.00%. As of today, People's Leasing & Financial Services's Piotroski F-Score is 3.


People's Leasing & Financial Services Profitability Rank Related Terms


DHA:PLFSL vs V, MA, AXP: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Credit Services subindustry, People's Leasing & Financial Services'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.


People's Leasing & Financial Services Profitability Rank vs Credit Services Industry

For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, People's Leasing & Financial Services's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where People's Leasing & Financial Services's Profitability Rank falls into.


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People's Leasing & Financial Services 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.

People's Leasing & Financial Services has the Profitability Rank of 3. 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.

People's Leasing & Financial Services's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2024 ) / Revenue (Q: Dec. 2024 )
=0 / -4188.579
=0.00 %

* 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

Warning Sign:

Piotroski F-Score of 3 is low, which usually implies poor business operation.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

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

People's Leasing & Financial Services has an F-score of 3. It is a bad or low score, which usually implies poor business operation.

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 3 mean?
People's Leasing & Financial Services (DHA:PLFSL) has a Profitability Rank of 3 as of Dec. 2024. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on People's Leasing & Financial Services and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 4.00. Over the past decade, People's Leasing & Financial Services' Profitability Rank has ranged from 3.00 to 6.00.
Is People's Leasing & Financial Services' Profitability Rank too high?
People's Leasing & Financial Services' current Profitability Rank of 3 is 25% below median its 10-year median of 4.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 6.00. Overall, People's Leasing & Financial Services has a GF Score™ of 28/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does People's Leasing & Financial Services' Profitability Rank compare to V and MA?
People's Leasing & Financial Services' Profitability Rank of 3 can be compared against companies in the Credit Services industry. Historically, People's Leasing & Financial Services' own Profitability Rank has ranged from 3.00 to 6.00 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 Credit Services company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Credit Services 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 People's Leasing & Financial Services and its competitors. People's Leasing & Financial Services's current Profitability Rank is 3, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 4.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is People's Leasing & Financial Services stock overvalued right now?
People's Leasing & Financial Services (DHA:PLFSL) has a current Profitability Rank of 3. The current Profitability Rank is 3, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 4.00. People's Leasing & Financial Services' overall GF Score™ is 28/100 with 4 warning signs 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 People's Leasing & Financial Services (DHA:PLFSL), the current Profitability Rank is 3 as of Dec. 2024. 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.

People's Leasing & Financial Services Business Description

Address 65/2/1, Box Culvert Road, 12th Floor, Paramount Heights, Purana Paltan, Motijheel, Dhaka, BGD, 1000
People's Leasing & Financial Services Ltd extends lease finance for all types of machinery, equipment, and household durables, including vehicles for industrial, commercial, and personal purposes use in Bangladesh, and allows temporary finance to clients. Its Investment products are divided into the Corporate Division, Consumer Division, and SME Division.
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