Hextar Retail Bhd (XKLS:7202) Profitability Rank: 6 (As of Mar. 2026) — 25% Below Median

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XKLS:7202 Hextar Retail Bhd XKLS:7202
49 GF Score
Price RM0.41
GF Value RM0.65
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Hextar Retail Bhd Profitability Rank?

Hextar Retail Bhd XKLS:7202 -2.41% 49 Profitability Rank is 6 as of Mar. 2026, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 8.00. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7202 with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.65 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Hextar Retail 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.

Hextar Retail Bhd's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -2.57%. As of today, Hextar Retail Bhd's Piotroski F-Score is 2.


Hextar Retail Bhd Profitability Rank Related Terms


XKLS:7202 vs SSD, UFPI, BCC: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, Hextar Retail 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.


Hextar Retail Bhd Profitability Rank vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Hextar Retail Bhd's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Hextar Retail 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.

Hextar Retail 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.

Hextar Retail 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 )
=-0.781 / 30.356
=-2.57 %

* 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

Warning Sign:

Piotroski F-Score of 2 is low, which usually implies poor business operation.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

Hextar Retail Bhd has an F-score of 2. It is a bad or low score, which usually implies poor business operation.

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

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 6 mean?
Hextar Retail Bhd (XKLS:7202) has a Profitability Rank of 6 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Hextar Retail Bhd and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 8.00. Over the past decade, Hextar Retail Bhd's Profitability Rank has ranged from 5.00 to 9.00.
Is Hextar Retail Bhd's Profitability Rank too high?
Hextar Retail Bhd's current Profitability Rank of 6 is 25% below median its 10-year median of 8.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.00 to a high of 9.00. Overall, Hextar Retail Bhd has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hextar Retail Bhd's Profitability Rank compare to SSD and UFPI?
Hextar Retail Bhd's Profitability Rank of 6 can be compared against companies in the Forest Products industry. Historically, Hextar Retail Bhd's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 5.00 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 a Forest Products company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Forest 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 Hextar Retail Bhd and its competitors. Hextar Retail Bhd's current Profitability Rank is 6, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 8.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hextar Retail Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hextar Retail Bhd (XKLS:7202) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.65, compared to a current price of RM0.41 — trading 37.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 6, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 8.00. Hextar Retail Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 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 Hextar Retail Bhd (XKLS:7202), the current Profitability Rank is 6 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 Hextar Retail Bhd (XKLS:7202) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hextar Retail Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.41 is trading 37.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.65. GuruFocus considers Hextar Retail Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:7202:

  • Profitability Rank: 6 (25% below median its 10-year median of 8.00)
  • GF Value™: RM0.65 vs. price of RM0.41 (37.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7202 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hextar Retail Bhd Business Description

Address Lot 12, Jalan RP3, Taman Rawang Perdana, Rawang, SGR, MYS, 48000
Hextar Retail Bhd is engaged in the manufacturing of wooden picture frame mouldings (WPFM) and wooden pallets. It is engaged in two business segments: WPFM includes the manufacture and sale of wooden picture frame mouldings and other timber products. Retail segment operate restaurant and cafe, beverage store, convenient store and health and beauty store. Its products are exported to North America, Australia, Europe, and Japan.
49GF Score

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