Central Global Bhd (XKLS:8052) Profitability Rank: 3 (As of Jun. 2025) — 25% Below Median

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What is Central Global Bhd Profitability Rank?

Central Global Bhd XKLS:8052 40 Profitability Rank is 3 as of Jun. 2025, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 4.00. GuruFocus rates XKLS:8052 with a GF Score™ of 40/100.

Central Global Bhd has the Profitability Rank of 3. It has had trouble to make a profit.

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.

Central Global Bhd's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was 7.54%. As of today, Central Global Bhd's Piotroski F-Score is 0.


Central Global Bhd Profitability Rank Related Terms


XKLS:8052 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Central Global 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.


Central Global Bhd Profitability Rank vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Central Global Bhd's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Central Global 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.

Central Global Bhd has the Profitability Rank of 3. It has had trouble to make a profit.

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.

Central Global Bhd's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2025 ) / Revenue (Q: Jun. 2025 )
=7.403 / 98.176
=7.54 %

* 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

Central Global Bhd has an F-score of 0. 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 3 mean?
Central Global Bhd (XKLS:8052) has a Profitability Rank of 3 as of Jun. 2025. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Central Global Bhd and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 4.00. Over the past decade, Central Global Bhd's Profitability Rank has ranged from 2.00 to 5.00.
Is Central Global Bhd's Profitability Rank too high?
Central Global Bhd's current Profitability Rank of 3 is 25% below median its 10-year median of 4.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 5.00. Overall, Central Global Bhd has a GF Score™ of 40/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Central Global Bhd's Profitability Rank compare to LIN and SHW?
Central Global Bhd's Profitability Rank of 3 can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. Historically, Central Global Bhd's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 2.00 to 5.00 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 Chemicals company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Chemicals 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 Central Global Bhd and its competitors. Central Global Bhd's current Profitability Rank is 3, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 4.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Central Global Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Central Global Bhd (XKLS:8052) has a current Profitability Rank of 3. The current Profitability Rank is 3, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 4.00. Central Global Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 40/100. 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 Central Global Bhd (XKLS:8052), the current Profitability Rank is 3 as of Jun. 2025. 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.

Central Global Bhd Business Description

Address Bandar Sri Permaisuri, Jalan 5/106, A5-06 Block A Plaza Dwi Tasik, Kuala Lumpur, MYS, 56000
Central Global Bhd is a manufacturer of industrial tapes and labels stock. These are provided for professional auto spray painting, packing, advertising applications, general labeling, and identification. The group's reportable segment comprises manufacturing and sale of self-adhesive label stocks and tapes, construction contracts, trading, and others. The adhesive tape products include masking tape, painter tape, foam tape, tissue tape, polyester tape, acrylic tape, cloth tape, and others. The construction segment derives majority revenue.
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