KBDCF (Kingboard Holdings) Profitability Rank: 7 (As of Dec. 2025) — Near Median

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KBDCF Kingboard Holdings Ltd KBDCF
59 GF Score
Price $15.50
GF Value $6.33
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Kingboard Holdings Profitability Rank?

Kingboard Holdings KBDCF 59 Profitability Rank is 7 as of Dec. 2025, which is at its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates KBDCF with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.33 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Kingboard Holdings has the Profitability Rank of 7.

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.

Kingboard Holdings's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 7.40%. As of today, Kingboard Holdings's Piotroski F-Score is 6.


Kingboard Holdings Profitability Rank Related Terms


KBDCF vs HON, MMM: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Kingboard Holdings'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.


Kingboard Holdings Profitability Rank vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Kingboard Holdings's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kingboard Holdings's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Kingboard Holdings 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.

Kingboard Holdings has the Profitability Rank of 7.

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.

Kingboard Holdings'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 )
=226.034 / 3054.537
=7.40 %

* 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

Kingboard Holdings has an F-score of 6 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.

Warning Sign:

Kingboard Holdings Ltd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -18.2%.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 7 mean?
Kingboard Holdings (KBDCF) has a Profitability Rank of 7 as of Dec. 2025. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Kingboard Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, Kingboard Holdings' Profitability Rank has ranged from 6.00 to 8.00.
Is Kingboard Holdings' Profitability Rank too high?
Kingboard Holdings' current Profitability Rank of 7 is near median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.00 to a high of 8.00. Overall, Kingboard Holdings has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kingboard Holdings' Profitability Rank compare to HON and MMM?
Kingboard Holdings' Profitability Rank of 7 can be compared against companies in the Conglomerates industry. Historically, Kingboard Holdings' own Profitability Rank has ranged from 6.00 to 8.00 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 Conglomerates company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Conglomerates 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 Kingboard Holdings and its competitors. Kingboard Holdings's current Profitability Rank is 7, which is near 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 Kingboard Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kingboard Holdings (KBDCF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.33, compared to a current price of $15.50 — trading 144.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 7, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.00. Kingboard Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 6 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 Kingboard Holdings (KBDCF), the current Profitability Rank is 7 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 Kingboard Holdings (KBDCF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kingboard Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $15.50 is trading 144.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $6.33. GuruFocus considers Kingboard Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KBDCF:

  • Profitability Rank: 7 (near median its 10-year median of 7.00)
  • GF Value™: $6.33 vs. price of $15.50 (144.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Kingboard Holdings Business Description

Address 3 On Yiu Street, 23rd Floor, Delta House, Shek Mun, Shatin, N.T, Hong Kong, HKG
Kingboard Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company in China. It operates in six segments: laminates, printed circuit boards, chemicals, properties, investments, and others, including service income, manufacture, and sale of magnetic products, and hotel business. The company's products include Tar, coke, methanol, benzene, acetic acid, glass epoxy laminate, paper laminate, single and double-sided printed circuit boards, and others. Geographically, it has operations in China, Thailand, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Europe, America, and Africa, out of which China accounts for the majority of the revenue.
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