Gas Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:5209) 1-Year Sharpe Ratio: 0.74 (As of Aug. 17, 2026)

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XKLS:5209 Gas Malaysia Bhd XKLS:5209
76 GF Score
Price RM5.04
GF Value RM3.71
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Gas Malaysia Bhd 1-Year Sharpe Ratio?

Gas Malaysia Bhd XKLS:5209 76 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 0.74 as of Aug. 17, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5209 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of RM3.71 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 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 (2026-08-17), Gas Malaysia Bhd's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 0.74.


Gas Malaysia Bhd  (XKLS:5209) 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:5209 vs ATO, NI, UGI: 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, Gas 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.


Gas Malaysia Bhd 1-Year Sharpe Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Gas Malaysia Bhd's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Gas 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?
Gas Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:5209) has a 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of 0.74 as of Aug. 17, 2026. 1-Year Sharpe Ratio measures the additional return that an investor receives per unit of increase in risk. View historical data for Gas Malaysia Bhd and its competitors.
Is Gas Malaysia Bhd's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio too high?
Gas Malaysia Bhd's current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 0.74. Overall, Gas Malaysia Bhd has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gas Malaysia Bhd's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio compare to ATO and NI?
Gas Malaysia Bhd's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of 0.74 can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good 1-Year Sharpe Ratio depends on the Utilities - Regulated 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 Gas Malaysia Bhd and its competitors. Gas 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 Gas Malaysia Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gas Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:5209) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM3.71, compared to a current price of RM5.04 — trading 35.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 0.74. Gas Malaysia Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 5 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 Gas Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:5209), the current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 0.74 as of Aug. 17, 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 Gas Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:5209) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gas Malaysia Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM5.04 is trading 35.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM3.71. GuruFocus considers Gas Malaysia Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5209:

  • 1-Year Sharpe Ratio: 0.74
  • GF Value™: RM3.71 vs. price of RM5.04 (35.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5209 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Gas Malaysia Bhd Business Description

Address 5, Jalan Serendah 26/17, Seksyen 26, Shah Alam, SGR, MYS, 40732
Gas Malaysia Bhd is engaged in the sale, marketing, and distribution of natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers, as well as the development, operation, and maintenance of the Natural Gas Distribution System (NGDS) in Peninsular Malaysia. The company segments its operations into Natural Gas & LPG and Others. Nearly all of Gas Malaysia's revenue is derived from its Natural Gas and LPG division. Its revenue is mainly derived from the sales of natural gas to industrial, commercial, and residential customers. The group sells gas to customers in various forms, namely natural gas, LPG, and CNG.
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