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Hong Leong Bank Bhd has the Profitability Rank of 5.
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.
Hong Leong Bank Bhd Profitability Rank Related Terms
Hong Leong Bank Bhd Profitability Rank Competitor Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Hong Leong Bank 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.
Hong Leong Bank Bhd Profitability Rank vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Hong Leong Bank Bhd's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hong Leong Bank Bhd's Profitability Rank falls into.
Hong Leong Bank 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.
Hong Leong Bank Bhd has the Profitability Rank of 5.
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.
Hong Leong Bank Bhd (XKLS:5819) has a Profitability Rank of 5 as of Jun. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Hong Leong Bank Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, Hong Leong Bank Bhd's Profitability Rank has ranged from 3.00 to 8.00.
Is Hong Leong Bank Bhd's Profitability Rank too high?
Hong Leong Bank Bhd's current Profitability Rank of 5 is near median its 10-year median of 5.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 8.00. Overall, Hong Leong Bank Bhd has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hong Leong Bank Bhd's Profitability Rank compare to competitors?
Hong Leong Bank Bhd's Profitability Rank of 5 can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. Historically, Hong Leong Bank Bhd's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 3.00 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 Banks company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Banks 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 Hong Leong Bank Bhd and its competitors. Hong Leong Bank Bhd's current Profitability Rank is 5, which is near median its own 10-year median of 5.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hong Leong Bank Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hong Leong Bank Bhd (XKLS:5819) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM23.07, compared to a current price of RM23.88 — trading 3.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 5, which is near median its 10-year median of 5.00. Hong Leong Bank Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Hong Leong Bank Bhd (XKLS:5819), the current Profitability Rank is 5 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 Hong Leong Bank Bhd (XKLS:5819) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hong Leong Bank Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM23.88 is trading 3.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM23.07.
GuruFocus considers Hong Leong Bank Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5819:
Profitability Rank: 5 (near median its 10-year median of 5.00)
GF Value™: RM23.07 vs. price of RM23.88 (3.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5819 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hong Leong Bank Bhd is a regional financial services company. Its segments include Personal Financial Services, Business & Corporate Banking, Global Markets, Overseas/International Operations, and Other operations. Personal Financial Services segment focuses mainly on servicing individual customers and small businesses. Business & Corporate Banking focuses on corporate and small and medium enterprises. Global Markets refers to its domestic treasury and capital market operations and includes foreign exchange, money market operations as well as capital market securities trading and investments. Overseas/International Operations include the bank's overseas branches, subsidiaries, and associates. Other operations segment includes head office and other business segment.
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