Hiap Teck Venture Bhd (XKLS:5072) 1-Year Sharpe Ratio: -0.62 (As of Aug. 11, 2026)

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XKLS:5072 Hiap Teck Venture Bhd XKLS:5072
58 GF Score
Price RM0.26
GF Value RM0.29
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Hiap Teck Venture Bhd 1-Year Sharpe Ratio?

Hiap Teck Venture Bhd XKLS:5072 -1.89% 58 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -0.62 as of Aug. 11, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5072 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.29 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 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 (2026-08-11), Hiap Teck Venture Bhd's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -0.62.


Hiap Teck Venture Bhd  (XKLS:5072) 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.


Hiap Teck Venture Bhd 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Related Terms


XKLS:5072 vs NUE, STLD, RS: 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Hiap Teck Venture 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.


Hiap Teck Venture Bhd 1-Year Sharpe Ratio vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Hiap Teck Venture Bhd's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hiap Teck Venture Bhd's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio falls into.


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Hiap Teck Venture 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about 1-Year Sharpe Ratio →
What does a 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of -0.62 mean?
Hiap Teck Venture Bhd (XKLS:5072) has a 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of -0.62 as of Aug. 11, 2026. 1-Year Sharpe Ratio measures the additional return that an investor receives per unit of increase in risk. View historical data for Hiap Teck Venture Bhd and its competitors.
Is Hiap Teck Venture Bhd's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio too high?
Hiap Teck Venture Bhd's current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -0.62. Overall, Hiap Teck Venture Bhd has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hiap Teck Venture Bhd's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio compare to NUE and STLD?
Hiap Teck Venture Bhd's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of -0.62 can be compared against companies in the Steel 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 Steel company?
A good 1-Year Sharpe Ratio depends on the Steel 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 Hiap Teck Venture Bhd and its competitors. Hiap Teck Venture Bhd's current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -0.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hiap Teck Venture Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hiap Teck Venture Bhd (XKLS:5072) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.29, compared to a current price of RM0.26 — trading 10.3% below its estimated fair value. The current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -0.62. Hiap Teck Venture Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 8 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 Hiap Teck Venture Bhd (XKLS:5072), the current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -0.62 as of Aug. 11, 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 Hiap Teck Venture Bhd (XKLS:5072) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hiap Teck Venture Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.26 is trading 10.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.29. GuruFocus considers Hiap Teck Venture Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5072:

  • 1-Year Sharpe Ratio: -0.62
  • GF Value™: RM0.29 vs. price of RM0.26 (10.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5072 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hiap Teck Venture Bhd Business Description

Address Lot 6096, Jalan Haji Abdul Manan, Batu 5 1/2, Off Jalan Meru, Klang, SGR, MYS, 41050
Hiap Teck Venture Bhd is a Malaysia-based company. It has six segments. The Trading segment is involved in importing, exporting, general dealing, and leasing of steel products, hardware, and building materials; the Manufacturing segment is involved in manufacturing, selling, and renting pipes, hollow sections, scaffolding equipment, and other steel products; the Property and Investment segment is engaged in renting out property and investment holding; the Transportation segment includes a provision of transportation of goods by lorries; Mining and exploration segment consists of exploring, contracting and other activities related to the mining, processing, and sale of iron ore; and Selling of Elecricity. It generates a vast majority of the revenues from the Trading segment.
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