PECGF (Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd) Profitability Rank: 8 (As of Mar. 2026) — 11% Below Median

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PECGF Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd PECGF
78 GF Score
Price $0.86
GF Value $1.01
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What is Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd Profitability Rank?

Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd PECGF 78 Profitability Rank is 8 as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 9.00. GuruFocus rates PECGF with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.01. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd has the Profitability Rank of 8. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.

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.

Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.27%. As of today, Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd's Piotroski F-Score is 4.


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PECGF vs DOW: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd'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.


Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd Profitability Rank vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd 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.

Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd has the Profitability Rank of 8. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.

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.

Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=164.574 / 1776.129
=9.27 %

* 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

Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd 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 8 mean?
Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd (PECGF) has a Profitability Rank of 8 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 9.00. Over the past decade, Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd's Profitability Rank has ranged from 7.00 to 10.00.
Is Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd's Profitability Rank too high?
Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd's current Profitability Rank of 8 is 11% below median its 10-year median of 9.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 78/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd's Profitability Rank compare to DOW?
Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd's Profitability Rank of 8 can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. Historically, Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 7.00 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 Profitability Rank for a Chemicals company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Chemicals 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 Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd and its competitors. Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd's current Profitability Rank is 8, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 9.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd (PECGF) has a current Profitability Rank of 8. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.01, compared to a current price of $0.86 — trading 15.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 8, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 9.00. Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd (PECGF), the current Profitability Rank is 8 as of Mar. 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 Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd (PECGF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.86 is trading 15.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.01.

Key valuation signals for PECGF:

  • Profitability Rank: 8 (11% below median its 10-year median of 9.00)
  • GF Value™: $1.01 vs. price of $0.86 (15.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd Business Description

Other Exchanges 5183:Malaysia
Address Tower 1, Petronas Twin Towers, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 50088
Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd manufactures and sells a variety of petrochemicals. The firm organizes itself into three segments based on product type: Olefins and Derivatives; Fertilizers and Methanol, Specialty Chemicals and others. The Olefins and Derivatives segment, which generates the majority of revenue, is engaged in manufacturing and marketing of a wide range of olefin and polymer products, such as Ethylene, Propylene, and Butyl Acetate among others, which are used as a basic feedstock for other products, to intermediate products including basic and high performance chemicals. The majority of the revenue comes from Malaysia and the rest from China, Thailand, Indonesia, Sweden and other regions.
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