Kelington Group Bhd (XKLS:0151) Profitability Rank: 8 (As of Jun. 2026) — Near Median

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XKLS:0151 Kelington Group Bhd XKLS:0151
77 GF Score
Price RM8.69
GF Value RM3.11
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Kelington Group Bhd Profitability Rank?

Kelington Group Bhd XKLS:0151 -0.69% 77 Profitability Rank is 8 as of Jun. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 8.00. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0151 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of RM3.11 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Kelington 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.

Kelington Group Bhd's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 14.55%. As of today, Kelington Group Bhd's Piotroski F-Score is 6.


Kelington Group Bhd Profitability Rank Related Terms


XKLS:0151 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Kelington 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.


Kelington Group Bhd Profitability Rank vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Kelington Group Bhd's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Kelington 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.

Kelington 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.

Kelington Group Bhd's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=50.106 / 344.417
=14.55 %

* 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

Kelington Group Bhd 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.

Good Sign:

Kelington Group 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 8 mean?
Kelington Group Bhd (XKLS:0151) has a Profitability Rank of 8 as of Jun. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Kelington Group Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.00. Over the past decade, Kelington Group Bhd's Profitability Rank has ranged from 7.00 to 9.00.
Is Kelington Group Bhd's Profitability Rank too high?
Kelington Group Bhd's current Profitability Rank of 8 is near median its 10-year median of 8.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.00 to a high of 9.00. Overall, Kelington Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kelington Group Bhd's Profitability Rank compare to PWR and FIX?
Kelington Group Bhd's Profitability Rank of 8 can be compared against companies in the Construction industry. Historically, Kelington Group Bhd's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 7.00 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 Construction company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Construction 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 Kelington Group Bhd and its competitors. Kelington Group Bhd's current Profitability Rank is 8, which is near 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 Kelington Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kelington Group Bhd (XKLS:0151) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM3.11, compared to a current price of RM8.69 — trading 179.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 8, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.00. Kelington Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 8 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 Kelington Group Bhd (XKLS:0151), the current Profitability Rank is 8 as of Jun. 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 Kelington Group Bhd (XKLS:0151) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kelington Group Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM8.69 is trading 179.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM3.11. GuruFocus considers Kelington Group Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:0151:

  • Profitability Rank: 8 (near median its 10-year median of 8.00)
  • GF Value™: RM3.11 vs. price of RM8.69 (179.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0151 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kelington Group Bhd Business Description

Address 3, Jalan Astaka U8/83, Seksyen U8, Bukit Jelutong Industrial Park, Shah Alam, SGR, MYS, 40150
Kelington Group Bhd is engaged in the businesses of investment holding, providing engineering services, construction, and general trading. The company's segments include the Industrial gases segment - involved in the manufacturing and trading of industrial and specialty gases, facility fees and leasing of tanks, and undertaking project-related activities associated with industrial gases. Engineering segment - involved in the provision of engineering services, construction activities, and manufacturing and trading of engineering equipment and materials for contracts; and Investment holding segment - involved in group-level corporate services. The majority revenue is from Engineering Segment.
77GF Score

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