Hume Cement Industries Bhd (XKLS:5000) 1-Year Sharpe Ratio: 0.31 (As of Jul. 28, 2026)

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XKLS:5000 Hume Cement Industries Bhd XKLS:5000
84 GF Score
Price RM2.88
GF Value RM2.71
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Hume Cement Industries Bhd 1-Year Sharpe Ratio?

Hume Cement Industries Bhd XKLS:5000 84 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 0.31 as of Jul. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5000 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of RM2.71 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 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 (2026-07-28), Hume Cement Industries Bhd's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 0.31.


Hume Cement Industries Bhd  (XKLS:5000) 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.


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XKLS:5000 vs CRH, VMC, MLM: 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, Hume Cement Industries 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.


Hume Cement Industries Bhd 1-Year Sharpe Ratio vs Building Materials Industry

For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Hume Cement Industries Bhd's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hume Cement Industries Bhd's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio falls into.


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Hume Cement Industries 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 0.31 mean?
Hume Cement Industries Bhd (XKLS:5000) has a 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of 0.31 as of Jul. 28, 2026. 1-Year Sharpe Ratio measures the additional return that an investor receives per unit of increase in risk. View historical data for Hume Cement Industries Bhd and its competitors.
Is Hume Cement Industries Bhd's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio too high?
Hume Cement Industries Bhd's current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 0.31. Overall, Hume Cement Industries Bhd has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hume Cement Industries Bhd's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio compare to CRH and VMC?
Hume Cement Industries Bhd's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of 0.31 can be compared against companies in the Building Materials 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 Building Materials company?
A good 1-Year Sharpe Ratio depends on the Building Materials 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 Hume Cement Industries Bhd and its competitors. Hume Cement Industries Bhd's current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 0.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hume Cement Industries Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hume Cement Industries Bhd (XKLS:5000) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM2.71, compared to a current price of RM2.88 — trading 6.3% above its estimated fair value. The current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 0.31. Hume Cement Industries Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 2 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 Hume Cement Industries Bhd (XKLS:5000), the current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 0.31 as of Jul. 28, 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 Hume Cement Industries Bhd (XKLS:5000) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hume Cement Industries Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM2.88 is trading 6.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM2.71. GuruFocus considers Hume Cement Industries Bhd to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5000:

  • 1-Year Sharpe Ratio: 0.31
  • GF Value™: RM2.71 vs. price of RM2.88 (6.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5000 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hume Cement Industries Bhd Business Description

Address 15A, Jalan 51A/219, Level 5, Wisma Hume, Block D, Petaling Jaya, SGR, MYS, 46100
Hume Cement Industries Bhd through its subsidiaries is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of cement and cement related products, and manufacturing, marketing and sale of concrete and concrete-related products. Geographically, Malaysia accounts for a larger share of the revenue. The company also provides precast concrete solutions to the construction industry and mega structure development projects.
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