Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs (XKLS:5098) Total Operating Expense: RM71 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


XKLS:5098 Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs XKLS:5098
45 GF Score
Price RM0.24
GF Value RM0.40
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs Total Operating Expense?

Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs XKLS:5098 +2.17% 45 Total Operating Expense is RM71 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5098 with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.40 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM12 Mil. Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM71 Mil.

Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs Total Operating Expense Related Terms

Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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* 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.

Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs Total Operating Expense Chart

Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs Annual Data
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Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs Quarterly Data
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Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs Total Operating Expense Calculation

Total Operating Expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations that are incurred in order to generate sales.


Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was RM71 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.

What does a Total Operating Expense of RM71 Mil mean?
Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs (XKLS:5098) has a Total Operating Expense of RM71 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs and its competitors.
Is Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs' Total Operating Expense too high?
Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs' current Total Operating Expense is RM71 Mil. Overall, Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs' Total Operating Expense compare to NUE and STLD?
Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs' Total Operating Expense of RM71 Mil 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 Total Operating Expense for a Steel company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Steel industry context. However, Total Operating Expense 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 Total Operating Expense mean?
A high Total Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs and its competitors. Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs's current Total Operating Expense is RM71 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs (XKLS:5098) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.40, compared to a current price of RM0.24 — trading 41.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is RM71 Mil. Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs' overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Total Operating Expense calculated?
Total Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs (XKLS:5098), the current Total Operating Expense is RM71 Mil 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 Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs (XKLS:5098) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.24 is trading 41.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.40. GuruFocus considers Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5098:

  • Total Operating Expense: RM71 Mil
  • GF Value™: RM0.40 vs. price of RM0.24 (41.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 45/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5098 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs Business Description

Address Wisma Masteel, Lot 29C, Off Jalan Tandang, Section 51, Petaling Jaya, SGR, MYS, 46050
Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs engages in the manufacturing and marketing of high tensile steel bars, mild steel bars, and prime steel billets. These steel products are used in construction and infrastructure works. The company is organized in one business segment which is the Manufacturing of steel bars and billets. Geographically, the group has a business presence in Malaysia and Outside Malaysia, of which prime revenue is derived from Malaysia.
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