Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd (XKLS:2453) Profitability Rank: 7 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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XKLS:2453 Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd XKLS:2453
74 GF Score
Price RM6.66
GF Value RM6.09
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd Profitability Rank?

Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd XKLS:2453 -0.89% 74 Profitability Rank is 7 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates XKLS:2453 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of RM6.09 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Kluang Rubber Co Malaya 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.

Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.24%. As of today, Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd's Piotroski F-Score is 6.


Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd Profitability Rank Related Terms


XKLS:2453 vs ADM, BG, TSN: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Farm Products subindustry, Kluang Rubber Co Malaya 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.


Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd Profitability Rank vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Kluang Rubber Co Malaya 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.

Kluang Rubber Co Malaya 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.

Kluang Rubber Co Malaya 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 )
=0.116 / 9.326
=1.24 %

* 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

Kluang Rubber Co Malaya 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:

Kluang Rubber Co Malaya 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?
Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd (XKLS:2453) 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 Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd's Profitability Rank has ranged from 5.00 to 9.00.
Is Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd's Profitability Rank too high?
Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd's current Profitability Rank of 7 is near median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.00 to a high of 9.00. Overall, Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd's Profitability Rank compare to ADM and BG?
Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd's Profitability Rank of 7 can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. Historically, Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 5.00 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd and its competitors. Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd's current Profitability Rank is 7, which is near median its own 10-year median of 7.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd (XKLS:2453) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM6.09, compared to a current price of RM6.66 — trading 9.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 7, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.00. Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 6 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 Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd (XKLS:2453), 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 Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd (XKLS:2453) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM6.66 is trading 9.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM6.09. GuruFocus considers Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:2453:

  • Profitability Rank: 7 (near median its 10-year median of 7.00)
  • GF Value™: RM6.09 vs. price of RM6.66 (9.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:2453 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd Business Description

Address Batu 2 Jalan Mengkibol, Kluang Estate, P.O. Box 64, Kluang, JHR, MYS, 86007
Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd is an investment holding company. It has two reportable segments: Plantation and Investments. Its Plantation segment is engaged in the cultivation of oil palm. The Investments segment is engaged in the long-term portfolio investment in securities, deposits with banks, and investment properties. It generates maximum revenue from the Plantation segment. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Malaysia and also has its presence in Singapore, Hong Kong, United Kingdom, Cayman Islands and Australia.
74GF Score

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