Smart Asia Chemical Bhd (XKLS:0306) Profitability Rank: 5 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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XKLS:0306 Smart Asia Chemical Bhd XKLS:0306
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What is Smart Asia Chemical Bhd Profitability Rank?

Smart Asia Chemical Bhd XKLS:0306 28 Profitability Rank is 5 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0306 with a GF Score™ of 28/100. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Smart Asia Chemical Bhd has the Profitability Rank of 5.

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.

Smart Asia Chemical Bhd's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 15.46%. As of today, Smart Asia Chemical Bhd's Piotroski F-Score is 9999.


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XKLS:0306 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Smart Asia Chemical 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.


Smart Asia Chemical Bhd Profitability Rank vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Smart Asia Chemical Bhd's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Smart Asia Chemical Bhd's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Smart Asia Chemical 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.

Smart Asia Chemical Bhd has the Profitability Rank of 5.

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.

Smart Asia Chemical 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 )
=4.222 / 27.316
=15.46 %

* 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

Smart Asia Chemical Bhd has an F-score of 9999. It is a bad or low score, which usually implies poor business operation.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

Warning Sign:

Smart Asia Chemical Bhd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -27%.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 5 mean?
Smart Asia Chemical Bhd (XKLS:0306) has a Profitability Rank of 5 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Smart Asia Chemical Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, Smart Asia Chemical Bhd's Profitability Rank has ranged from 4.00 to 6.00.
Is Smart Asia Chemical Bhd's Profitability Rank too high?
Smart Asia Chemical Bhd's current Profitability Rank of 5 is near median its 10-year median of 5.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.00 to a high of 6.00. Overall, Smart Asia Chemical Bhd has a GF Score™ of 28/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Smart Asia Chemical Bhd's Profitability Rank compare to LIN and SHW?
Smart Asia Chemical Bhd's Profitability Rank of 5 can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. Historically, Smart Asia Chemical Bhd's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 4.00 to 6.00 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 Smart Asia Chemical Bhd and its competitors. Smart Asia Chemical Bhd's current Profitability Rank is 5, which is near 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 Smart Asia Chemical Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Smart Asia Chemical Bhd (XKLS:0306) has a current Profitability Rank of 5. The current Profitability Rank is 5, which is near median its 10-year median of 5.00. Smart Asia Chemical Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 28/100 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 Smart Asia Chemical Bhd (XKLS:0306), the current Profitability Rank is 5 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.

Smart Asia Chemical Bhd Business Description

Address No. 11, Jalan Indah Gemilang 5, Taman Perindustrian Gemilang, Ulu Tiram, JHR, MYS, 81800
Smart Asia Chemical Bhd is an investment holding company. Through its subsidiaries, it is involved in the development, manufacturing, distribution, and sale of decorative paints and protective coatings for household and industrial applications. Also involved in the development, manufacturing, distribution and sale of related products, namely colourants, and binding and coating chemicals; sale and trading of painting tools and accessories, aerosol spray paints and other related products to complement decorative paints and protective coatings offerings, ODM services of decorative paints, protective coatings as well as binding and coating chemicals for third party brand owners. Company has three segments manufacturing, sale and trading and other.
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