Kotra Industries Bhd (XKLS:0002) Profitability Rank: 9 (As of Mar. 2026) — 13% Above Median

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XKLS:0002 Kotra Industries Bhd XKLS:0002
74 GF Score
Price RM3.74
GF Value RM4.27
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Kotra Industries Bhd Profitability Rank?

Kotra Industries Bhd XKLS:0002 -0.27% 74 Profitability Rank is 9 as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 8.00. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0002 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of RM4.27 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Kotra Industries Bhd has the Profitability Rank of 9. 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.

Kotra Industries Bhd's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 20.74%. As of today, Kotra Industries Bhd's Piotroski F-Score is 5.


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XKLS:0002 vs ZTS, UTHR, VTRS: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Kotra Industries 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.


Kotra Industries Bhd Profitability Rank vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Kotra Industries Bhd's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kotra Industries Bhd's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Kotra Industries 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.

Kotra Industries Bhd has the Profitability Rank of 9. 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.

Kotra Industries 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 )
=10.884 / 52.483
=20.74 %

* 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

Kotra Industries Bhd has an F-score of 5 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.

Good Sign:

Kotra Industries Bhd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 9 mean?
Kotra Industries Bhd (XKLS:0002) has a Profitability Rank of 9 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Kotra Industries Bhd and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 8.00. Over the past decade, Kotra Industries Bhd's Profitability Rank has ranged from 6.00 to 9.00.
Is Kotra Industries Bhd's Profitability Rank too high?
Kotra Industries Bhd's current Profitability Rank of 9 is 13% above median its 10-year median of 8.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.00 to a high of 9.00. Overall, Kotra Industries Bhd has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kotra Industries Bhd's Profitability Rank compare to ZTS and UTHR?
Kotra Industries Bhd's Profitability Rank of 9 can be compared against companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry. Historically, Kotra Industries Bhd's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 6.00 to 9.00 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Drug Manufacturers 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 Kotra Industries Bhd and its competitors. Kotra Industries Bhd's current Profitability Rank is 9, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 8.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kotra Industries Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kotra Industries Bhd (XKLS:0002) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM4.27, compared to a current price of RM3.74 — trading 12.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 9, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 8.00. Kotra Industries Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 2 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 Kotra Industries Bhd (XKLS:0002), the current Profitability Rank is 9 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 Kotra Industries Bhd (XKLS:0002) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kotra Industries Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM3.74 is trading 12.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM4.27. GuruFocus considers Kotra Industries Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:0002:

  • Profitability Rank: 9 (13% above median its 10-year median of 8.00)
  • GF Value™: RM4.27 vs. price of RM3.74 (12.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0002 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kotra Industries Bhd Business Description

Address Jalan TTC 12, No. 1, 2 & 3, Cheng Industrial Estate, Melaka, MYS, 75250
Kotra Industries Bhd is a Malaysian pharmaceutical company engaged in the development, manufacturing, and supply of pharmaceutical and healthcare products supporting all life stages. Its portfolio includes life-saving medicines, OTC supplements, and nutrition products. The Group markets three core brands: Appeton, offering health supplements and nutrition across all age groups; Vaxcel, providing injectable medicines for infectious diseases, kidney care, and gastroenterology; and Axcel, specializing in oral and topical medicines for paediatrics, dermatology, and infectious diseases. The company operates in Malaysia and overseas, with the majority of revenue derived from Malaysia.
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