AYER Holdings Bhd (XKLS:2305) Profitability Rank: 8 (As of Jun. 2026) — Near Median

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XKLS:2305 AYER Holdings Bhd XKLS:2305
80 GF Score
Price RM7.25
GF Value RM11.82
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is AYER Holdings Bhd Profitability Rank?

AYER Holdings Bhd XKLS:2305 80 Profitability Rank is 8 as of Jun. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 8.00. GuruFocus rates XKLS:2305 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of RM11.82 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

AYER Holdings 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.

AYER Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 34.72%. As of today, AYER Holdings Bhd's Piotroski F-Score is 7.


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AYER Holdings Bhd Profitability Rank Competitor Comparison

For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, AYER Holdings 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.


AYER Holdings Bhd Profitability Rank vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, AYER Holdings Bhd's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where AYER Holdings Bhd's Profitability Rank falls into.


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AYER Holdings 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.

AYER Holdings 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.

AYER Holdings 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 )
=17.762 / 51.156
=34.72 %

* 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

Good Sign:

Piotroski F-Score is 7, indicates a very healthy situation.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

AYER Holdings Bhd has an F-score of 7. It is a good or high score, which usually indicates a very healthy situation.

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

Good Sign:

AYER Holdings 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?
AYER Holdings Bhd (XKLS:2305) 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 AYER Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.00. Over the past decade, AYER Holdings Bhd's Profitability Rank has ranged from 6.00 to 10.00.
Is AYER Holdings Bhd's Profitability Rank too high?
AYER Holdings 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 6.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, AYER Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AYER Holdings Bhd's Profitability Rank compare to competitors?
AYER Holdings Bhd's Profitability Rank of 8 can be compared against companies in the Real Estate industry. Historically, AYER Holdings Bhd's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 6.00 to 10.00 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 Real Estate company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Real Estate 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 AYER Holdings Bhd and its competitors. AYER Holdings 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 AYER Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AYER Holdings Bhd (XKLS:2305) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM11.82, compared to a current price of RM7.25 — trading 38.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 8, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.00. AYER Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 2 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 AYER Holdings Bhd (XKLS:2305), 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 AYER Holdings Bhd (XKLS:2305) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AYER Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM7.25 is trading 38.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM11.82. GuruFocus considers AYER Holdings Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:2305:

  • Profitability Rank: 8 (near median its 10-year median of 8.00)
  • GF Value™: RM11.82 vs. price of RM7.25 (38.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:2305 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


AYER Holdings Bhd Business Description

Address 15 Jalan Raja Chulan, 5th Floor, Bangunan Yee Seng, Kuala Lumpur, MYS, 50200
AYER Holdings Bhd is an investment holding company. The principal activities of the company and its subsidiaries are categorized into two segments, namely Property Development, Plantation, and Others. Its Property development segment is engaged in developing residential and commercial properties. Its Plantation segment is involved in cultivating oil palm and durian. Other segments include investments, management services and others. The majority of revenue is earned from the Property development segment.
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