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ELK-Desa Resources 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.
ELK-Desa Resources Bhd Profitability Rank Related Terms
XKLS:5228 vs V, MA, AXP: Profitability Rank Comparison
For the Credit Services subindustry, ELK-Desa Resources 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.
ELK-Desa Resources Bhd Profitability Rank vs Credit Services Industry
For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, ELK-Desa Resources Bhd's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ELK-Desa Resources Bhd's Profitability Rank falls into.
ELK-Desa Resources 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.
ELK-Desa Resources 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.
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.
* 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.
ELK-Desa Resources Bhd (XKLS:5228) has a Profitability Rank of 9 as of Jun. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on ELK-Desa Resources Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 9.00. Over the past decade, ELK-Desa Resources Bhd's Profitability Rank has ranged from 5.00 to 10.00.
Is ELK-Desa Resources Bhd's Profitability Rank too high?
ELK-Desa Resources Bhd's current Profitability Rank of 9 is near median its 10-year median of 9.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, ELK-Desa Resources Bhd has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ELK-Desa Resources Bhd's Profitability Rank compare to V and MA?
ELK-Desa Resources Bhd's Profitability Rank of 9 can be compared against companies in the Credit Services industry. Historically, ELK-Desa Resources Bhd's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 5.00 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 Credit Services company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Credit Services 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 ELK-Desa Resources Bhd and its competitors. ELK-Desa Resources Bhd's current Profitability Rank is 9, which is near median its own 10-year median of 9.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ELK-Desa Resources Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ELK-Desa Resources Bhd (XKLS:5228) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.29, compared to a current price of RM1.00 — trading 22.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 9, which is near median its 10-year median of 9.00. ELK-Desa Resources Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 4 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 ELK-Desa Resources Bhd (XKLS:5228), the current Profitability Rank is 9 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 ELK-Desa Resources Bhd (XKLS:5228) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ELK-Desa Resources Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM1.00 is trading 22.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.29.
GuruFocus considers ELK-Desa Resources Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5228:
Profitability Rank: 9 (near median its 10-year median of 9.00)
GF Value™: RM1.29 vs. price of RM1.00 (22.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5228 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ELK-Desa Resources Bhd is a Malaysian company investment holding company. The company's business segments are Hire-purchase financing and other integrated services and the Trading of furniture. The Hire-purchase financing and other integrated services segment is involved in the business of hire-purchase financing for used motor vehicles as well as selling general insurance policies as an insurance agent and the Trading of furniture segment is involved in the business of trading, export, wholesaling, and manufacturing of furniture. The company earns the majority of its revenue from hire-purchase financing.
82GF Score
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