Malaysia Smelting Bhd (XKLS:5916) Total Operating Expense: RM1,649 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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XKLS:5916 Malaysia Smelting Corp Bhd XKLS:5916
78 GF Score
Price RM1.90
GF Value RM1.44
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Malaysia Smelting Bhd Total Operating Expense?

Malaysia Smelting Bhd XKLS:5916 78 Total Operating Expense is RM1,649 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5916 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.44 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Malaysia Smelting Bhd's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM387 Mil. Malaysia Smelting Bhd's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM1,649 Mil.

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Malaysia Smelting Bhd Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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Malaysia Smelting Bhd Total Operating Expense Chart

Malaysia Smelting Bhd Annual Data
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Malaysia Smelting Bhd Quarterly Data
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Malaysia Smelting Bhd 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 RM1,649 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 RM1,649 Mil mean?
Malaysia Smelting Bhd (XKLS:5916) has a Total Operating Expense of RM1,649 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Malaysia Smelting Bhd and its competitors.
Is Malaysia Smelting Bhd's Total Operating Expense too high?
Malaysia Smelting Bhd's current Total Operating Expense is RM1,649 Mil. Overall, Malaysia Smelting Bhd has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Malaysia Smelting Bhd's Total Operating Expense compare to competitors?
Malaysia Smelting Bhd's Total Operating Expense of RM1,649 Mil can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Metals & Mining 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 Smelting Bhd and its competitors. Malaysia Smelting Bhd's current Total Operating Expense is RM1,649 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Malaysia Smelting Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malaysia Smelting Bhd (XKLS:5916) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.44, compared to a current price of RM1.90 — trading 31.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is RM1,649 Mil. Malaysia Smelting Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 4 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 Smelting Bhd (XKLS:5916), the current Total Operating Expense is RM1,649 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 Smelting Bhd (XKLS:5916) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malaysia Smelting Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM1.90 is trading 31.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.44. GuruFocus considers Malaysia Smelting Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5916:

  • Total Operating Expense: RM1,649 Mil
  • GF Value™: RM1.44 vs. price of RM1.90 (31.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5916 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Malaysia Smelting Bhd Business Description

Other Exchanges NPW:Singapore
Address Jalan Perigi Nanas 6/1, Lot 6, 8 & 9, Pulau Indah Industrial Park, West Port, Port Klang, SGR, MYS, 42920
Malaysia Smelting Corp Bhd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, it is engaged in smelting of tin concentrates and tin-bearing materials, the production of various grades of refined tin metal under the MSC brand name, and the sales and delivery of refined tin metal and by-products. The group has three reportable operating segments: Tin smelting, Tin Mining, and Others. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Tin Smelting segment, which includes the smelting of tin concentrates and tin-bearing materials, the production of various grades of refined tin metal, and the sale and delivery of refined tin metal and by-products. Geographically, the group mainly operates in Malaysia.
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