AWC Bhd (XKLS:7579) Profitability Rank: 6 (As of Mar. 2026) — 25% Below Median

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XKLS:7579 AWC Bhd XKLS:7579
61 GF Score
Price RM0.46
GF Value RM0.63
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is AWC Bhd Profitability Rank?

AWC Bhd XKLS:7579 61 Profitability Rank is 6 as of Mar. 2026, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 8.00. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7579 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.63 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

AWC 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.

AWC Bhd's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.37%. As of today, AWC Bhd's Piotroski F-Score is 5.


AWC Bhd Profitability Rank Related Terms


XKLS:7579 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, AWC 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.


AWC Bhd Profitability Rank vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, AWC Bhd's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

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


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AWC 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.

AWC 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.

AWC 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 )
=8.541 / 115.855
=7.37 %

* 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

AWC 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.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 6 mean?
AWC Bhd (XKLS:7579) 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 AWC Bhd and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 8.00. Over the past decade, AWC Bhd's Profitability Rank has ranged from 6.00 to 9.00.
Is AWC Bhd's Profitability Rank too high?
AWC 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 9.00. Overall, AWC Bhd has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AWC Bhd's Profitability Rank compare to PWR and FIX?
AWC Bhd's Profitability Rank of 6 can be compared against companies in the Construction industry. Historically, AWC Bhd's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 6.00 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 Construction company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Construction 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 AWC Bhd and its competitors. AWC 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 AWC Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AWC Bhd (XKLS:7579) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.63, compared to a current price of RM0.46 — trading 27% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 6, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 8.00. AWC Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 AWC Bhd (XKLS:7579), 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 AWC Bhd (XKLS:7579) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AWC Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.46 is trading 27% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.63. GuruFocus considers AWC Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:7579:

  • Profitability Rank: 6 (25% below median its 10-year median of 8.00)
  • GF Value™: RM0.63 vs. price of RM0.46 (27% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7579 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


AWC Bhd Business Description

Address Jalan USJ 9/5T, 20-2, Subang Business Centre, UEP Subang Jaya, Subang Jaya, SGR, MYS, 47620
AWC Bhd engages in provision of comprehensive facility management services, air conditioning and building automation, landscaping, manufacturing, general trading and installation of cleaning equipment, automated vacuum waste collection systems and pipe networks and specialised connections, provision of environment protection equipment trading and building cleaning services, operating waste dumping places, providing waste collection, waste transportation, installation, repair and maintenance of central cleaning systems, mechanical and electrical engineering works, trading of specialised water tanks and rainwater harvesting products, construction activities, acting as contractors and general trading. Its segments include Investment holding, Facilities, Engineering, Environment, and Rail.
61GF Score

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