Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd (XKLS:8869) Profitability Rank: 9 (As of Jun. 2026) — Near Median

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XKLS:8869 Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd XKLS:8869
85 GF Score
Price RM7.73
GF Value RM5.90
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd Profitability Rank?

Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd XKLS:8869 -3.37% 85 Profitability Rank is 9 as of Jun. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 9.00. GuruFocus rates XKLS:8869 with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of RM5.90 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Press Metal Aluminium Holdings 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.

Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 24.83%. As of today, Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd's Piotroski F-Score is 6.


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XKLS:8869 vs AA, CENX: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Aluminum subindustry, Press Metal Aluminium Holdings 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.


Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd Profitability Rank vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Press Metal Aluminium Holdings 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.

Press Metal Aluminium Holdings 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.

Press Metal Aluminium Holdings 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 )
=1163.96 / 4687.95
=24.83 %

* 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

Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd has an F-score of 6 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.

Good Sign:

Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 9 mean?
Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd (XKLS:8869) 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 Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 9.00. Over the past decade, Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd's Profitability Rank has ranged from 7.00 to 10.00.
Is Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd's Profitability Rank too high?
Press Metal Aluminium Holdings 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 7.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd's Profitability Rank compare to AA and CENX?
Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd's Profitability Rank of 9 can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining industry. Historically, Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 7.00 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Metals & Mining 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 Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd and its competitors. Press Metal Aluminium Holdings 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 Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd (XKLS:8869) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM5.90, compared to a current price of RM7.73 — trading 31% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 9, which is near median its 10-year median of 9.00. Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd (XKLS:8869), 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 Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd (XKLS:8869) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM7.73 is trading 31% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM5.90. GuruFocus considers Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:8869:

  • Profitability Rank: 9 (near median its 10-year median of 9.00)
  • GF Value™: RM5.90 vs. price of RM7.73 (31% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:8869 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd Business Description

Address No. 2, Jalan Setia Prima S U13/S, Suite 61 & 62, Setia Avenue, Setia Alam Seksyen U13, Shah Alam, MYS, 40170
Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd manufactures and sells extruded aluminum and other aluminum products to customers. The company operates in four segments based on function. The Smelting and extrusion segment, which generates the vast majority of revenue, purchases aluminum scrap and produces extruded aluminum and aluminum alloys for industrial customers. The Trading segment markets aluminum products. Refinery, includes refinery of alumina and Investment holding. The majority of company's revenue comes from Asia and Europe.
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