Kawan Food Bhd (XKLS:7216) Profitability Rank: 6 (As of Mar. 2026) — 25% Below Median

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XKLS:7216 Kawan Food Bhd XKLS:7216
70 GF Score
Price RM0.73
GF Value RM1.34
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Kawan Food Bhd Profitability Rank?

Kawan Food Bhd XKLS:7216 -2.67% 70 Profitability Rank is 6 as of Mar. 2026, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 8.00. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7216 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.34 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Kawan Food 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.

Kawan Food Bhd's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.23%. As of today, Kawan Food Bhd's Piotroski F-Score is 5.


Kawan Food Bhd Profitability Rank Related Terms


XKLS:7216 vs KHC, GIS: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Kawan Food 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.


Kawan Food Bhd Profitability Rank vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kawan Food Bhd's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Kawan Food 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.

Kawan Food 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.

Kawan Food 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 )
=2.22 / 68.678
=3.23 %

* 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

The zones of discrimination were as such:

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

Kawan Food Bhd has an F-score of 5 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

Warning Sign:

Kawan Food Bhd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -9%.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 6 mean?
Kawan Food Bhd (XKLS:7216) 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 Kawan Food Bhd and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 8.00. Over the past decade, Kawan Food Bhd's Profitability Rank has ranged from 6.00 to 10.00.
Is Kawan Food Bhd's Profitability Rank too high?
Kawan Food 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 6.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Kawan Food Bhd has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kawan Food Bhd's Profitability Rank compare to KHC and GIS?
Kawan Food Bhd's Profitability Rank of 6 can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. Historically, Kawan Food Bhd's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 6.00 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Kawan Food Bhd and its competitors. Kawan Food 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 Kawan Food Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kawan Food Bhd (XKLS:7216) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.34, compared to a current price of RM0.73 — trading 45.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 6, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 8.00. Kawan Food Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 5 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 Kawan Food Bhd (XKLS:7216), 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 Kawan Food Bhd (XKLS:7216) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kawan Food Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.73 is trading 45.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.34. GuruFocus considers Kawan Food Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:7216:

  • Profitability Rank: 6 (25% below median its 10-year median of 8.00)
  • GF Value™: RM1.34 vs. price of RM0.73 (45.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7216 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kawan Food Bhd Business Description

Address Lot 129351, Jalan Sungai Pinang 4/19, Taman Perindustrian Pulau Indah, Selangor Halal Hub, Fasa 2C, Pulau Indah, SGR, MYS, 42920
Kawan Food Bhd is engaged in manufacturing, sale, exporting, trading and distribution of frozen food products, investment property, investment holding activities, rental of trucks, beverage industry, specialises in manufacturing, trading, distributing, importing and exporting concentrated syrups of various flavors as well as frozen fruit juices and information technology. Geographically, the company derives its maximum revenue from Malaysia, North America, Rest of Asia, Europe, Oceania, and Africa. The manufacturing of frozen food products is carried out only in Malaysia.
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