Malayan Cement Bhd (XKLS:3794) Profitability Rank: 6 (As of Jun. 2026) — Near Median

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XKLS:3794 Malayan Cement Bhd XKLS:3794
86 GF Score
Price RM6.13
GF Value RM5.62
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Malayan Cement Bhd Profitability Rank?

Malayan Cement Bhd XKLS:3794 -3.46% 86 Profitability Rank is 6 as of Jun. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates XKLS:3794 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of RM5.62 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Malayan Cement Bhd has the Profitability Rank of 6.

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.

Malayan Cement Bhd's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 29.56%. As of today, Malayan Cement Bhd's Piotroski F-Score is 8.


Malayan Cement Bhd Profitability Rank Related Terms


XKLS:3794 vs CRH, MLM, VMC: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, Malayan Cement 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.


Malayan Cement Bhd Profitability Rank vs Building Materials Industry

For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Malayan Cement Bhd's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Malayan Cement Bhd's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Malayan Cement 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.

Malayan Cement Bhd has the Profitability Rank of 6.

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.

Malayan Cement 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 )
=382.245 / 1292.993
=29.56 %

* 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 8, 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

Malayan Cement Bhd has an F-score of 8. 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:

Malayan Cement 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 6 mean?
Malayan Cement Bhd (XKLS:3794) has a Profitability Rank of 6 as of Jun. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Malayan Cement Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, Malayan Cement Bhd's Profitability Rank has ranged from 5.00 to 8.00.
Is Malayan Cement Bhd's Profitability Rank too high?
Malayan Cement Bhd's current Profitability Rank of 6 is near median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.00 to a high of 8.00. Overall, Malayan Cement Bhd has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Malayan Cement Bhd's Profitability Rank compare to CRH and MLM?
Malayan Cement Bhd's Profitability Rank of 6 can be compared against companies in the Building Materials industry. Historically, Malayan Cement Bhd's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 5.00 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 Building Materials company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Building Materials 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 Malayan Cement Bhd and its competitors. Malayan Cement Bhd's current Profitability Rank is 6, which is near 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 Malayan Cement Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malayan Cement Bhd (XKLS:3794) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM5.62, compared to a current price of RM6.13 — trading 9.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 6, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.00. Malayan Cement Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 3 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 Malayan Cement Bhd (XKLS:3794), the current Profitability Rank is 6 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 Malayan Cement Bhd (XKLS:3794) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malayan Cement Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM6.13 is trading 9.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM5.62. GuruFocus considers Malayan Cement Bhd to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:3794:

  • Profitability Rank: 6 (near median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: RM5.62 vs. price of RM6.13 (9.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:3794 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Malayan Cement Bhd Business Description

Address 205 Jalan Bukit Bintang, 28th Floor, Menara YTL, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 55100
Malayan Cement Bhd is a cement and building materials group in Malaysia and Singapore. It is a producer of cement, ready-mixed concrete, drymix, and quarry products, which are used in the residential and commercial building industry and also have various applications in infrastructure and other industries. The company's operating divisions are Cement, and Aggregates and Concrete. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Cement segment which also includes its drymix and waste management business. Geographically, it derives key revenue from Malaysia and the rest from Singapore.
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