Kia Lim Bhd (XKLS:6211) Total Operating Expense: RM12.68 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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XKLS:6211 Kia Lim Bhd XKLS:6211
47 GF Score
Price RM0.31
GF Value RM0.61
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Kia Lim Bhd Total Operating Expense?

Kia Lim Bhd XKLS:6211 +1.64% 47 Total Operating Expense is RM12.68 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:6211 with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.61 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Kia Lim Bhd's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was RM2.87 Mil. Kia Lim Bhd's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was RM12.68 Mil.

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Kia Lim Bhd Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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Kia Lim Bhd Total Operating Expense Chart

Kia Lim Bhd Annual Data
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Kia Lim 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 Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was RM12.68 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 RM12.68 Mil mean?
Kia Lim Bhd (XKLS:6211) has a Total Operating Expense of RM12.68 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Kia Lim Bhd and its competitors.
Is Kia Lim Bhd's Total Operating Expense too high?
Kia Lim Bhd's current Total Operating Expense is RM12.68 Mil. Overall, Kia Lim Bhd has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kia Lim Bhd's Total Operating Expense compare to CRH and MLM?
Kia Lim Bhd's Total Operating Expense of RM12.68 Mil can be compared against companies in the Building Materials 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 Building Materials company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Building Materials 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 Kia Lim Bhd and its competitors. Kia Lim Bhd's current Total Operating Expense is RM12.68 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kia Lim Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kia Lim Bhd (XKLS:6211) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.61, compared to a current price of RM0.31 — trading 49.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is RM12.68 Mil. Kia Lim Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 3 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 Kia Lim Bhd (XKLS:6211), the current Total Operating Expense is RM12.68 Mil as of Jun. 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 Kia Lim Bhd (XKLS:6211) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kia Lim Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.31 is trading 49.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.61. GuruFocus considers Kia Lim Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:6211:

  • Total Operating Expense: RM12.68 Mil
  • GF Value™: RM0.61 vs. price of RM0.31 (49.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 47/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:6211 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Kia Lim Bhd Business Description

Address 79, Jalan Muar, 1st Floor, Wisma Ng Hoo Tee, Batu Pahat, Johor Darul Ta\'zim, Parit Sulong, JHR, MYS, 83500
Kia Lim Bhd is an investment holding company. The company is engaged in the business of manufacturing clay bricks. Along with its subsidiaries, the company manufactures clay bricks, facing bricks, block bricks, M211 bricks, brick tiles, chamfered paving bricks, and many more. The group operates in Malaysia.
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