Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd (XKLS:5199) Profitability Rank: 9 (As of Mar. 2026) — 29% Above Median

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XKLS:5199 Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd XKLS:5199
75 GF Score
Price RM2.10
GF Value RM2.10
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd Profitability Rank?

Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd XKLS:5199 -1.41% 75 Profitability Rank is 9 as of Mar. 2026, which is 29% above its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5199 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of RM2.10 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd has the Profitability Rank of 9. 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.

Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 55.44%. As of today, Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd's Piotroski F-Score is 7.


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XKLS:5199 vs COP, EOG, FANG: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Hibiscus Petroleum 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.


Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd Profitability Rank vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Hibiscus Petroleum 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.

Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd has the Profitability Rank of 9. 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.

Hibiscus Petroleum 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 )
=287.043 / 517.758
=55.44 %

* 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

Hibiscus Petroleum 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:

Hibiscus Petroleum 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 9 mean?
Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd (XKLS:5199) has a Profitability Rank of 9 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd and its competitors. This is 29% above median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd's Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 9.00.
Is Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd's Profitability Rank too high?
Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd's current Profitability Rank of 9 is 29% above median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 9.00. Overall, Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd's Profitability Rank compare to COP and EOG?
Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd's Profitability Rank of 9 can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. Historically, Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 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 an Oil & Gas company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Oil & Gas 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 Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd and its competitors. Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd's current Profitability Rank is 9, which is 29% above 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 Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd (XKLS:5199) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM2.10, compared to a current price of RM2.10 — trading right at its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 9, which is 29% above median its 10-year median of 7.00. Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 9 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 Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd (XKLS:5199), the current Profitability Rank is 9 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 Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd (XKLS:5199) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM2.10 is trading 0% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM2.10. GuruFocus considers Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5199:

  • Profitability Rank: 9 (29% above median its 10-year median of 7.00)
  • GF Value™: RM2.10 vs. price of RM2.10 (0% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5199 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address Jalan Kapas, 2nd Floor, Syed Kechik Foundation Building, Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 59100
Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd along with its subsidiaries is focused on monetizing producing oil and gas fields and growing the portfolio of exploration, development and producing assets. Its operating segments are: Malaysia-North Sabah, Malaysia-Kinabalu and Others, Commercial Arrangement Area, United Kingdom, Vietnam, Australia, and Investment holding and group activities. The company also develops oil and gas fields, hold investments, and provide project management, technical and other services relating to the oil and gas exploration and production industry.
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