Telekom Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:4863) 1-Year Sharpe Ratio: 0.74 (As of Aug. 12, 2026)

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XKLS:4863 Telekom Malaysia Bhd XKLS:4863
77 GF Score
Price RM7.91
GF Value RM6.83
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Telekom Malaysia Bhd 1-Year Sharpe Ratio?

Telekom Malaysia Bhd XKLS:4863 77 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 0.74 as of Aug. 12, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:4863 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of RM6.83 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

The 1-Year Sharpe Ratio measures the additional return that an investor receives per unit of increase in risk over the past year. As of today (2026-08-12), Telekom Malaysia Bhd's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 0.74.


Telekom Malaysia Bhd  (XKLS:4863) 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Explanation

The 1-Year Sharpe Ratio inidicates the risk-adjusted return of an investment over the past year. It is calculated as the annualized result of the average monthly excess return divided by its standard deviation over the past year. The monthly excess return is the monthly investment return minus the monthly risk-free rate (typically the 10-year Treasury Constant Maturity Rate). If the risk-free rate for a specific region is not available, U.S. data is used by default.

The greater a portfolio's Sharpe Ratio, the better its risk-adjusted performance. A negative Sharpe Ratio means the risk-free rate is greater than the portfolio’s historical or projected return, or else the portfolio's return is expected to be negative.


Telekom Malaysia Bhd 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Related Terms


XKLS:4863 vs VZ, TMUS, T: 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Telekom Malaysia Bhd's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 1-Year Sharpe Ratio 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.


Telekom Malaysia Bhd 1-Year Sharpe Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Telekom Malaysia Bhd's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Telekom Malaysia Bhd's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio falls into.


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Telekom Malaysia Bhd 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Calculation

The 1-Year Sharpe Ratio measures the performance of an investment such as a stock or portfolio compared to a risk-free asset. A stock / portfolio's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio can be calculated by dividing the difference between the one-year returns of the investment and the risk-free rate, by the standard deviation of the investment returns over one year.

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What does a 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of 0.74 mean?
Telekom Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:4863) has a 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of 0.74 as of Aug. 12, 2026. 1-Year Sharpe Ratio measures the additional return that an investor receives per unit of increase in risk. View historical data for Telekom Malaysia Bhd and its competitors.
Is Telekom Malaysia Bhd's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio too high?
Telekom Malaysia Bhd's current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 0.74. Overall, Telekom Malaysia Bhd has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Telekom Malaysia Bhd's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio compare to VZ and TMUS?
Telekom Malaysia Bhd's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of 0.74 can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 1-Year Sharpe Ratio for a Telecommunication Services company?
A good 1-Year Sharpe Ratio depends on the Telecommunication Services industry context. However, 1-Year Sharpe Ratio 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 1-Year Sharpe Ratio mean?
A high 1-Year Sharpe Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 1-Year Sharpe Ratio measures the additional return that an investor receives per unit of increase in risk. View historical data for Telekom Malaysia Bhd and its competitors. Telekom Malaysia Bhd's current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 0.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Telekom Malaysia Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telekom Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:4863) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM6.83, compared to a current price of RM7.91 — trading 15.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 0.74. Telekom Malaysia Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 1-Year Sharpe Ratio calculated?
1-Year Sharpe Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Telekom Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:4863), the current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 0.74 as of Aug. 12, 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 Telekom Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:4863) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telekom Malaysia Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM7.91 is trading 15.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM6.83. GuruFocus considers Telekom Malaysia Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:4863:

  • 1-Year Sharpe Ratio: 0.74
  • GF Value™: RM6.83 vs. price of RM7.91 (15.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:4863 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Telekom Malaysia Bhd Business Description

Other Exchanges MYTEF:USA
Address Jalan Pantai Baharu, Menara TM, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 50672
Telekom Malaysia Bhd is a telecommunications company. It generates revenue from the Internet and multimedia services, Data services, Voice services, Non-telecommunications related services, and Other telecommunications-related services, in which it generates the majority of its revenue from Internet and multimedia services. The company owns telecommunications infrastructure. The Group has identified a single reportable segment of providing fixed-mobile convergence services, which offers integrated broadband, mobile, and data services, digital content, as well as other solutions. It generates the vast majority of its revenue in Malaysia.
77GF Score

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