ES Ceramics Technology Bhd (XKLS:0100) Profitability Rank: 7 (As of May. 2026) — 13% Below Median

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XKLS:0100 ES Ceramics Technology Bhd XKLS:0100
53 GF Score
Price RM0.17
GF Value RM0.17
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is ES Ceramics Technology Bhd Profitability Rank?

ES Ceramics Technology Bhd XKLS:0100 -2.86% 53 Profitability Rank is 7 as of May. 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 8.00. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0100 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.17 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

ES Ceramics Technology Bhd 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.

ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 5.54%. As of today, ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's Piotroski F-Score is 5.


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XKLS:0100 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, ES Ceramics Technology 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.


ES Ceramics Technology Bhd Profitability Rank vs Chemicals Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's Profitability Rank falls into.


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ES Ceramics Technology 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.

ES Ceramics Technology Bhd 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.

ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: May. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: May. 2026 )
=7.341 / 132.62
=5.54 %

* 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

ES Ceramics Technology 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.

Warning Sign:

ES Ceramics Technology Bhd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -40.6%.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 7 mean?
ES Ceramics Technology Bhd (XKLS:0100) has a Profitability Rank of 7 as of May. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on ES Ceramics Technology Bhd and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 8.00. Over the past decade, ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's Profitability Rank has ranged from 6.00 to 9.00.
Is ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's Profitability Rank too high?
ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's current Profitability Rank of 7 is 13% below 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, ES Ceramics Technology Bhd has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's Profitability Rank compare to LIN and SHW?
ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's Profitability Rank of 7 can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. Historically, ES Ceramics Technology 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 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 ES Ceramics Technology Bhd and its competitors. ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's current Profitability Rank is 7, which is 13% below 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 ES Ceramics Technology Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ES Ceramics Technology Bhd (XKLS:0100) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.17, compared to a current price of RM0.17 — trading right at its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 7, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 8.00. ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 7 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 ES Ceramics Technology Bhd (XKLS:0100), the current Profitability Rank is 7 as of May. 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 ES Ceramics Technology Bhd (XKLS:0100) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ES Ceramics Technology Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.17 is trading 0% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.17. GuruFocus considers ES Ceramics Technology Bhd to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:0100:

  • Profitability Rank: 7 (13% below median its 10-year median of 8.00)
  • GF Value™: RM0.17 vs. price of RM0.17 (0% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0100 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


ES Ceramics Technology Bhd Business Description

Address Lot 207429, Jalan Seramik Chepor 11/5, Kawasan Perusahaan Seramik Chepor, Chemor, PRK, MYS, 31200
ES Ceramics Technology Bhd is an investment holding company. Through its holding, the company manufactures and distributes ceramic hand formers. Its product offerings include examination formers, surgical formers, household formers, and breathing bags and balloons. The formers are for continuous industrial use under heavy-duty conditions, to withstand the complex processes involving heat and chemicals to produce gloves. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Malaysia. Its segments include Investing, Glove equipment, and Construction, of which the Construction segment derives the maximum revenue. The Construction segment is engaged in the manufacturing and supply of chemical products and construction materials, including readymix concrete.
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