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Richard Sloan from the University of Michigan was first to document what is referred to as the "accrual anomaly". His 1996 paper found that shares of companies with small or negative accruals vastly outperform (+10%) those of companies with large ones.
Southern Cable Group Bhd (XKLS:0225) Sloan Ratio % Explanation
A former University of Michigan researcher, Richard Sloan's 1996 paper found that shares of companies with small or negative accruals vastly outperform (+10%) those of companies with large ones. In fact, for the 40-year period between 1962 and 2001, buying the lowest accrual companies and shorting the highest accrual companies resulted in an average annual compounded return of 18%, more than double the S&P 500's 7.4% annual return over the same period.
If the Sloan Ratio is between -10% and 10%, the company is in the safe zone and there is no funny business with accruals.
If the Sloan Ratio is less than between -25% and -10% on the negative side, and between 10% and 25% on the positive side, this is a warning stage of accrual build up.
If the Sloan Ratio is less than -25% or greater than 25%, and this ratio is consistent over several quarters or even years, be careful. Earnings are highly likely to be made up of accruals.
As of Mar. 2026, Southern Cable Group Bhd has a Sloan Ratio of 26.90%, indicating earnings are more likely to be made up of accruals.
Southern Cable Group Bhd Sloan Ratio % Related Terms
Southern Cable Group Bhd Sloan Ratio % Historical Data
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Southern Cable Group Bhd's Sloan Ratio %, along with its competitors' market caps and Sloan 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.
Southern Cable Group Bhd Sloan Ratio % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Southern Cable Group Bhd's Sloan Ratio % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Southern Cable Group Bhd's Sloan Ratio % falls into.
Southern Cable Group Bhd Sloan Ratio % Calculation
Earnings contain a lot of non cash earnings which is called accruals. The Sloan ratio is a way to identify firms with low non-cash or accrual-derived earnings relative to their cash flow.
Southern Cable Group Bhd's Sloan Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
Southern Cable Group Bhd's Net Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 31.644 (Jun. 2025 ) + 35.717 (Sep. 2025 ) + 36.676 (Dec. 2025 ) + 33.163 (Mar. 2026 ) = RM137 Mil.
Southern Cable Group Bhd's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.277 (Jun. 2025 ) + 12.407 (Sep. 2025 ) + -8.047 (Dec. 2025 ) + 6.771 (Mar. 2026 ) = RM12 Mil.
Southern Cable Group Bhd's Cash Flow from Investing for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was -10.107 (Jun. 2025 ) + -16.159 (Sep. 2025 ) + -157.277 (Dec. 2025 ) + -2.953 (Mar. 2026 ) = RM-186 Mil.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Southern Cable Group Bhd (XKLS:0225) has a Sloan Ratio % of 26.90% as of Mar. 2026. Sloan ratio measures earnings quality based on the amount of accruals. View historical data on Southern Cable Group Bhd and its competitors.
Is Southern Cable Group Bhd's Sloan Ratio % too high?
Southern Cable Group Bhd's current Sloan Ratio % is 26.90%. Overall, Southern Cable Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Southern Cable Group Bhd's Sloan Ratio % compare to VRT and BE?
Southern Cable Group Bhd's Sloan Ratio % of 26.90% can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Sloan Ratio % for an Industrial Products company?
A good Sloan Ratio % depends on the Industrial Products industry context. However, Sloan 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 Sloan Ratio % mean?
A high Sloan Ratio % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Sloan ratio measures earnings quality based on the amount of accruals. View historical data on Southern Cable Group Bhd and its competitors. Southern Cable Group Bhd's current Sloan Ratio % is 26.90%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Southern Cable Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Cable Group Bhd (XKLS:0225) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.22, compared to a current price of RM2.62 — trading 114.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Sloan Ratio % is 26.90%. Southern Cable Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Sloan Ratio % calculated?
Sloan Ratio % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Southern Cable Group Bhd (XKLS:0225), the current Sloan Ratio % is 26.90% as of Mar. 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 Southern Cable Group Bhd (XKLS:0225) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Cable Group Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM2.62 is trading 114.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.22.
GuruFocus considers Southern Cable Group Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0225:
Sloan Ratio %: 26.90%
GF Value™: RM1.22 vs. price of RM2.62 (114.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0225 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Southern Cable Group Bhd is a manufacturer of cables and wires. The company's portfolio includes cables and wires used for power distribution and transmission, communications, as well as control and instrumentation applications. Its reportable operating segments are Power cables and wires, Communications cables and wires, Control and instrumentation cables and wires, and Related products and services. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Power cables and wires, which are used in electrical systems for the distribution of power. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from its local markets and also exports its products to other regions.
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