HE Group Bhd (XKLS:0296) Profitability Rank: 8 (As of Mar. 2026) — 60% Above Median

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What is HE Group Bhd Profitability Rank?

HE Group Bhd XKLS:0296 +18.12% 51 Profitability Rank is 8 as of Mar. 2026, which is 60% above its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0296 with a GF Score™ of 51/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

HE 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.

HE Group Bhd's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 13.02%. As of today, HE Group Bhd's Piotroski F-Score is 6.


HE Group Bhd Profitability Rank Related Terms


XKLS:0296 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, HE 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.


HE Group Bhd Profitability Rank vs Construction Industry

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

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


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HE 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.

HE 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.

HE 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 )
=3.418 / 26.243
=13.02 %

* 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

HE 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:

HE 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?
HE Group Bhd (XKLS:0296) 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 HE Group Bhd and its competitors. This is 60% above median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, HE Group Bhd's Profitability Rank has ranged from 3.00 to 8.00.
Is HE Group Bhd's Profitability Rank too high?
HE Group Bhd's current Profitability Rank of 8 is 60% above median its 10-year median of 5.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 8.00. Overall, HE Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 51/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HE Group Bhd's Profitability Rank compare to PWR and FIX?
HE Group Bhd's Profitability Rank of 8 can be compared against companies in the Construction industry. Historically, HE 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 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 HE Group Bhd and its competitors. HE Group Bhd's current Profitability Rank is 8, which is 60% above median its own 10-year median of 5.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HE Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
HE Group Bhd (XKLS:0296) has a current Profitability Rank of 8. The current Profitability Rank is 8, which is 60% above median its 10-year median of 5.00. HE Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 5 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 HE Group Bhd (XKLS:0296), 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.

HE Group Bhd Business Description

Address No. 42, Jalan OP 1/5, Pusat Perdagangan One Puchong, Puchong, SGR, MYS, 47160
HE Group Bhd is an electrical engineering service provider focusing on power distribution systems for end-user premises such as industrial plants and industrial and commercial substations. It is involved in the design, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of HV, MV, LV, and ELV power distribution systems, as well as hook-up and retrofitting of electrical equipment. It also provides other building systems and works, including mechanical systems, control, and instrumentation systems, as well as civil, structural, and architectural works. Its segment includes, the provision of power distribution systems that generates maximum revenue, other building systems and works, electrical equipment hook-up and retrofitting, and trading of electrical products.
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