Focus Lumber Bhd (XKLS:5197) 1-Year Sharpe Ratio: -1.65 (As of Aug. 20, 2026)

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XKLS:5197 Focus Lumber Bhd XKLS:5197
38 GF Score
Price RM0.21
GF Value RM0.41
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Focus Lumber Bhd 1-Year Sharpe Ratio?

Focus Lumber Bhd XKLS:5197 -6.82% 38 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -1.65 as of Aug. 20, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5197 with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.41 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 1 warning sign 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 (2026-08-20), Focus Lumber Bhd's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -1.65.


Focus Lumber Bhd  (XKLS:5197) 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:5197 vs SSD, UFPI, BCC: 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Comparison

For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, Focus Lumber 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.


Focus Lumber Bhd 1-Year Sharpe Ratio vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Focus Lumber Bhd's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Focus Lumber 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 -1.65 mean?
Focus Lumber Bhd (XKLS:5197) has a 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of -1.65 as of Aug. 20, 2026. 1-Year Sharpe Ratio measures the additional return that an investor receives per unit of increase in risk. View historical data for Focus Lumber Bhd and its competitors.
Is Focus Lumber Bhd's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio too high?
Focus Lumber Bhd's current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -1.65. Overall, Focus Lumber Bhd has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Focus Lumber Bhd's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio compare to SSD and UFPI?
Focus Lumber Bhd's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of -1.65 can be compared against companies in the Forest Products 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 Forest Products company?
A good 1-Year Sharpe Ratio depends on the Forest Products 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 Focus Lumber Bhd and its competitors. Focus Lumber Bhd's current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -1.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Focus Lumber Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Focus Lumber Bhd (XKLS:5197) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.41, compared to a current price of RM0.21 — trading 50% below its estimated fair value. The current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -1.65. Focus Lumber Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Focus Lumber Bhd (XKLS:5197), the current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -1.65 as of Aug. 20, 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 Focus Lumber Bhd (XKLS:5197) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Focus Lumber Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.21 is trading 50% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.41. GuruFocus considers Focus Lumber Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5197:

  • 1-Year Sharpe Ratio: -1.65
  • GF Value™: RM0.41 vs. price of RM0.21 (50% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 38/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5197 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Focus Lumber Bhd Business Description

Address Mile 3, Jalan Masak, Kampung Ulu Patikang, Locked Bag 13 SM-88, Keningau, SBH, MYS, 89009
Focus Lumber Bhd operates as an investment holding company engaged in the manufacturing and sale of plywood, veneer, and laminated veneer lumber. It operates through the Manufacturing, logging and Electricity segments. The Manufacturing segment engages in the business of manufacturing and sale of plywood, veneer, and laminated veneer lumber. The Electricity segment engages in the business of generation and sale of electricity. The logging segment includes the cultivation of timber plantations, extraction and sale of timber logs. The geographical presence of the company is in Malaysia, Canada, Hong Kong, China, Australia, India, Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Thailand, the United States, and the UK. The company generates the majority of its revenues from the Manufacturing segment.
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