Pentamaster Bhd (XKLS:7160) Profitability Rank: 9 (As of Jun. 2026) — Near Median

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XKLS:7160 Pentamaster Corp Bhd XKLS:7160
84 GF Score
Price RM5.28
GF Value RM4.41
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Pentamaster Bhd Profitability Rank?

Pentamaster Bhd XKLS:7160 +0.76% 84 Profitability Rank is 9 as of Jun. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 9.00. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7160 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of RM4.41 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Pentamaster 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.

Pentamaster Bhd's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 18.86%. As of today, Pentamaster Bhd's Piotroski F-Score is 7.


Pentamaster Bhd Profitability Rank Related Terms


XKLS:7160 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Pentamaster 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.


Pentamaster Bhd Profitability Rank vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Pentamaster Bhd's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Pentamaster 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.

Pentamaster 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.

Pentamaster 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 )
=34.108 / 180.854
=18.86 %

* 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

Pentamaster 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.

Warning Sign:

Pentamaster Corp Bhd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -11.4%.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 9 mean?
Pentamaster Bhd (XKLS:7160) 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 Pentamaster Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 9.00. Over the past decade, Pentamaster Bhd's Profitability Rank has ranged from 5.00 to 10.00.
Is Pentamaster Bhd's Profitability Rank too high?
Pentamaster 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, Pentamaster Bhd has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pentamaster Bhd's Profitability Rank compare to GEV and ETN?
Pentamaster Bhd's Profitability Rank of 9 can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. Historically, Pentamaster 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Industrial Products 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 Pentamaster Bhd and its competitors. Pentamaster 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 Pentamaster Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pentamaster Bhd (XKLS:7160) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM4.41, compared to a current price of RM5.28 — trading 19.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 9, which is near median its 10-year median of 9.00. Pentamaster Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 7 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 Pentamaster Bhd (XKLS:7160), 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 Pentamaster Bhd (XKLS:7160) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pentamaster Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM5.28 is trading 19.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM4.41. GuruFocus considers Pentamaster Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:7160:

  • Profitability Rank: 9 (near median its 10-year median of 9.00)
  • GF Value™: RM4.41 vs. price of RM5.28 (19.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7160 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Pentamaster Bhd Business Description

Address Medan Bayan Lepas, Plot 18 & 19, Technoplex, Taman Perindustrian Bayan Lepas, Phase IV, Bayan Lepas, PNG, MYS, 11900
Pentamaster Corp Bhd is a company engaged in investment holding and the provision of management services. The company works in two operating segments. The Automated Test Equipment segment is engaged in designing, developing, and manufacturing standard and non-standard automated equipment. Its Factory Automation Solutions segment, which generates maximum revenue is involved in the construction and installation of integrated automated manufacturing solutions. The Smart Control Solution system segment provides project management, smart building solutions, and trading of materials. Its geographical segments are PRC, Taiwan, Japan, Malaysia, The United States, Singapore, India, Philippines, Vietnam, Ireland, Australia, and Others. It derives majority of its revenue from Malaysia.
84GF Score

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