Southern Cable Group Bhd (XKLS:0225) Profitability Rank: 7 (As of Mar. 2026) — 17% Above Median

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XKLS:0225 Southern Cable Group Bhd XKLS:0225
81 GF Score
Price RM2.55
GF Value RM1.22
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Southern Cable Group Bhd Profitability Rank?

Southern Cable Group Bhd XKLS:0225 -0.78% 81 Profitability Rank is 7 as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0225 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.22 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Southern Cable Group 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.

Southern Cable Group Bhd's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.10%. As of today, Southern Cable Group Bhd's Piotroski F-Score is 6.


Southern Cable Group Bhd Profitability Rank Related Terms


XKLS:0225 vs VRT, BE: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Southern Cable 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.


Southern Cable Group Bhd Profitability Rank vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Southern Cable Group Bhd's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Southern Cable 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.

Southern Cable Group 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.

Southern Cable 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 )
=43.682 / 432.656
=10.10 %

* 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

Southern Cable 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:

Southern Cable 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 7 mean?
Southern Cable Group Bhd (XKLS:0225) has a Profitability Rank of 7 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Southern Cable Group Bhd and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, Southern Cable Group Bhd's Profitability Rank has ranged from 3.00 to 8.00.
Is Southern Cable Group Bhd's Profitability Rank too high?
Southern Cable Group Bhd's current Profitability Rank of 7 is 17% above median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 8.00. Overall, Southern Cable Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Southern Cable Group Bhd's Profitability Rank compare to VRT and BE?
Southern Cable Group Bhd's Profitability Rank of 7 can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. Historically, Southern Cable Group Bhd's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 3.00 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Industrial Products 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 Southern Cable Group Bhd and its competitors. Southern Cable Group Bhd's current Profitability Rank is 7, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 6.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Southern Cable Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Cable Group Bhd (XKLS:0225) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.22, compared to a current price of RM2.55 — trading 109% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 7, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 6.00. Southern Cable Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 4 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 Southern Cable Group Bhd (XKLS:0225), the current Profitability Rank is 7 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 Southern Cable Group Bhd (XKLS:0225) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Cable Group Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM2.55 is trading 109% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.22. GuruFocus considers Southern Cable Group Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:0225:

  • Profitability Rank: 7 (17% above median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: RM1.22 vs. price of RM2.55 (109% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0225 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Southern Cable Group Bhd Business Description

Address Lot 42, Jalan Merbau Pulas, Kawasan Perusahaan Kuala Ketil, Kuala Ketil, KDH, MYS, 09300
Southern Cable Group Bhd is a manufacturer of cables and wires. The company's portfolio includes cables and wires used for power distribution and transmission, communications, as well as control and instrumentation applications. Its reportable operating segments are Power cables and wires, Communications cables and wires, Control and instrumentation cables and wires, and Related products and services. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Power cables and wires, which are used in electrical systems for the distribution of power. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from its local markets and also exports its products to other regions.
81GF Score

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