Southern Acids (M) Bhd (XKLS:5134) Receivables Turnover: 5.69 (As of Mar. 2026)

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XKLS:5134 Southern Acids (M) Bhd XKLS:5134
69 GF Score
Price RM3.10
GF Value RM2.88
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Southern Acids (M) Bhd Receivables Turnover?

Southern Acids (M) Bhd XKLS:5134 69 Receivables Turnover is 5.69 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5134 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of RM2.88 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 542 Conglomerates companies, Southern Acids (M) Bhd ranks better than 92.99% on this metric.

The Receivables Turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by average Accounts Receivable. An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. Southern Acids (M) Bhd's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM201.8 Mil. Southern Acids (M) Bhd's average Accounts Receivable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM35.5 Mil. Hence, Southern Acids (M) Bhd's Receivables Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.69.


Southern Acids (M) Bhd  (XKLS:5134) Receivables Turnover Explanation

An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. This metric is commonly used to compare companies within the same industry to check whether they are on par with their competitors.


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Southern Acids (M) Bhd Receivables Turnover Historical Data

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* 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.

Southern Acids (M) Bhd Receivables Turnover Chart

Southern Acids (M) Bhd Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Receivables Turnover
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Southern Acids (M) Bhd Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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XKLS:5134 vs HON, MMM: Receivables Turnover Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Southern Acids (M) Bhd's Receivables Turnover, along with its competitors' market caps and Receivables Turnover 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.


Southern Acids (M) Bhd Receivables Turnover vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Southern Acids (M) Bhd's Receivables Turnover distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Southern Acids (M) Bhd's Receivables Turnover falls into.


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Southern Acids (M) Bhd Receivables Turnover Calculation

Receivables Turnover measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance.

Southern Acids (M) Bhd's Receivables Turnover for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Receivables Turnover (A: Mar. 2026 )
=Revenue / Average Accounts Receivable
=Revenue (A: Mar. 2026 ) / ((Accounts Receivable (A: Mar. 2025 ) + Accounts Receivable (A: Mar. 2026 )) / count )
=918.873 / ((48.225 + 39.224) / 2 )
=918.873 / 43.7245
=21.02

Southern Acids (M) Bhd's Receivables Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Receivables Turnover (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Revenue / Average Accounts Receivable
=Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / ((Accounts Receivable (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Accounts Receivable (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count )
=201.821 / ((31.721 + 39.224) / 2 )
=201.821 / 35.4725
=5.69

* 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.

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What does a Receivables Turnover of 5.69 mean?
Southern Acids (M) Bhd (XKLS:5134) has a Receivables Turnover of 5.69 as of Mar. 2026. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on Southern Acids (M) Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Southern Acids (M) Bhd ranks #38 out of 542 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 7%.
Is Southern Acids (M) Bhd's Receivables Turnover too high?
Southern Acids (M) Bhd's current Receivables Turnover is 5.69. The Conglomerates industry median Receivables Turnover is 6.31. Southern Acids (M) Bhd's value of 5.69 is 9.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Southern Acids (M) Bhd ranks #38 out of 542 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Southern Acids (M) Bhd has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Southern Acids (M) Bhd's Receivables Turnover compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Southern Acids (M) Bhd ranks #38 out of 542 companies for Receivables Turnover. This places Southern Acids (M) Bhd in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Receivables Turnover is 6.31. Southern Acids (M) Bhd's value of 5.69 is 9.8% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Receivables Turnover for a Conglomerates company?
The median Receivables Turnover among Conglomerates companies is 6.31, based on 542 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Receivables Turnover significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Receivables Turnover should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Southern Acids (M) Bhd's current Receivables Turnover of 5.69 is 9.8% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Receivables Turnover mean?
A high Receivables Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on Southern Acids (M) Bhd and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Receivables Turnover is 6.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Southern Acids (M) Bhd's current Receivables Turnover is 5.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Southern Acids (M) Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Acids (M) Bhd (XKLS:5134) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM2.88, compared to a current price of RM3.10 — trading 7.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Receivables Turnover is 5.69 and 9.8% below the Conglomerates industry median of 6.31. Southern Acids (M) Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Receivables Turnover calculated?
Receivables Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Southern Acids (M) Bhd (XKLS:5134), the current Receivables Turnover is 5.69 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 Southern Acids (M) Bhd (XKLS:5134) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Acids (M) Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM3.10 is trading 7.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM2.88. GuruFocus considers Southern Acids (M) Bhd to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5134:

  • Receivables Turnover: 5.69
  • GF Value™: RM2.88 vs. price of RM3.10 (7.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 9.8% below the Conglomerates median (#38 of 542)

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Southern Acids (M) Bhd Business Description

Address No. 8, Jalan Batu Tiga Lama, Level 29, Centro Tower, Klang, SGR, MYS, 41300
Southern Acids (M) Bhd is an investment holding and the provision of a management service company. The company's operating segment includes Oleochemical; Healthcare; Milling and Cultivation and Investments and services. It generates maximum revenue from the Milling and Cultivation segment. The Oleochemical Segment is involved in the manufacturing and marketing of fatty acids and glycerine. Its Milling and Cultivation Segment is principally engaged in the processing of Fresh Fruit Bunches. Geographically, it has a presence in Malaysia, Indonesia, Europe, America, and Other Countries.
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