PLS Plantations Bhd (XKLS:9695) Altman Z-Score: 1.04 (As of Jul. 07, 2026) — 25% Below Median


XKLS:9695 PLS Plantations Bhd XKLS:9695
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What is PLS Plantations Bhd Altman Z-Score?

PLS Plantations Bhd XKLS:9695 39 Altman Z-Score is 1.04 as of Jul. 07, 2026, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 1.39. GuruFocus rates XKLS:9695 with a GF Score™ of 39/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.50 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,930 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, PLS Plantations Bhd ranks worse than 84.09% on this metric.

The Altman Z-Score is a model designed to predict the likelihood of a company going bankrupt within the next two years. Created by American finance professor Edward Altman in 1968, the model is specifically designed for publicly traded manufacturing companies with assets greater than $1 million.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of 1.05 is in distress zone. This implies bankruptcy possibility in the next two years.

PLS Plantations Bhd has a Altman Z-Score of 1.04, indicating it is in Distress Zones. This implies bankrupcy possibility in the next two years.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

When Altman Z-Score <= 1.8, it is in Distress Zones.
When Altman Z-Score >= 3, it is in Safe Zones.
When Altman Z-Score is between 1.8 and 3, it is in Grey Zones.

The historical rank and industry rank for PLS Plantations Bhd's Altman Z-Score or its related term are showing as below:

XKLS:9695' s Altman Z-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.63   Med: 1.39   Max: 2.37
Current: 1.05

During the past 13 years, PLS Plantations Bhd's highest Altman Z-Score was 2.37. The lowest was 0.63. And the median was 1.39.


PLS Plantations Bhd  (XKLS:9695) Altman Z-Score Explanation

X1: The Working Capital/Total Assets (WC/TA) ratio is a measure of the net liquid assets of the firm relative to the total capitalization. Working capital is defined as the difference between current assets and current liabilities. Ordinarily, a firm experiencing consistent operating losses will have shrinking current assets in relation to total assets. Altman found this one proved to be the most valuable liquidity ratio comparing with the current ratio and the quick ratio. This is however the least significant of the five factors.

X2: Retained Earnings/Total Assets: the RE/TA ratio measures the leverage of a firm. Retained earnings is the account which reports the total amount of reinvested earnings and/or losses of a firm over its entire life. Those firms with high RE, relative to TA, have financed their assets through retention of profits and have not utilized as much debt.

X3, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes/Total Assets (EBIT/TA): This ratio is a measure of the true productivity of the firm's assets, independent of any tax or leverage factors. Since a firm's ultimate existence is based on the earning power of its assets, this ratio appears to be particularly appropriate for studies dealing with corporate failure. This ratio continually outperforms other profitability measures, including cash flow.

X4, Market Value of Equity/Book Value of Total Liabilities (MVE/TL): The measure shows how much the firm's assets can decline in value (measured by market value of equity plus debt) before the liabilities exceed the assets and the firm becomes insolvent.

X5, Revenue/Total Assets (S/TA): The capital-turnover ratio is a standard financial ratio illustrating the sales generating ability of the firm's assets.

Read more about Altman Z-Score and the original research.


Be Aware

Altman Z-Score does not apply to financial companies.


PLS Plantations Bhd Altman Z-Score Related Terms


PLS Plantations Bhd Altman Z-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for PLS Plantations Bhd's Altman Z-Score can be seen below:

* 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.

PLS Plantations Bhd Altman Z-Score Chart

PLS Plantations Bhd Annual Data
Trend Mar15 Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Altman Z-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.98 2.37 1.55 1.45 1.25

PLS Plantations Bhd Quarterly Data
Dec20 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Altman Z-Score Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.31 1.25 1.25 1.31 1.16

XKLS:9695 vs ADM, BG, TSN: Altman Z-Score Comparison

For the Farm Products subindustry, PLS Plantations Bhd's Altman Z-Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Altman Z-Score 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.


PLS Plantations Bhd Altman Z-Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, PLS Plantations Bhd's Altman Z-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where PLS Plantations Bhd's Altman Z-Score falls into.


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PLS Plantations Bhd Altman Z-Score Calculation

Altman Z-Score model is an accurate forecaster of failure up to two years prior to distress. It can be considered the assessment of the distress of industrial corporations.

PLS Plantations Bhd's Altman Z-Score for today is calculated with this formula:

Z=1.2*X1+1.4*X2+3.3*X3+0.6*X4+1.0*X5
=1.2*0.0234+1.4*0.2101+3.3*0.0259+0.6*0.6902+1.0*0.2164
=1.04

* 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. GuruFocus does not calculate Altman Z-Score when X4 or X5 value is 0.

Trailing Twelve Months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026:
Total Assets was RM467.7 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM67.8 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM56.9 Mil.
Retained Earnings was RM98.3 Mil.
Pre-Tax Income was -3.825 + 4.869 + 7.039 + 0.877 = RM9.0 Mil.
Interest Expense was -0.694 + -1.038 + -0.63 + -0.797 = RM-3.2 Mil.
Revenue was 19.252 + 27.847 + 29.672 + 24.443 = RM101.2 Mil.
Market Cap (Today) was RM105.5 Mil.
Total Liabilities was RM152.9 Mil.

* Note that for stock reported semi-annually or annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data.

X1=Working Capital/Total Assets
=(Total Current Assets - Total Current Liabilities)/Total Assets
=(67.827 - 56.878)/467.722
=0.0234

X2=Retained Earnings/Total Assets
=98.267/467.722
=0.2101

X3=Earnings Before Interest and Taxes/Total Assets
=(Pre-Tax Income - Interest Expense)/Total Assets
=(8.96 - -3.159)/467.722
=0.0259

X4=Market Value Equity/Book Value of Total Liabilities
=Market Cap/Total Liabilities
=105.509/152.873
=0.6902

X5=Revenue/Total Assets
=101.214/467.722
=0.2164

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Distress Zones - 1.81 < Grey Zones < 2.99 - Safe Zones

PLS Plantations Bhd has a Altman Z-Score of 1.04 indicating it is in Distress Zones.

Study by Altman found that companies that are in Distress Zone have more than 80% of chances of bankruptcy in two years.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Altman Z-Score →
What does a Altman Z-Score of 1.04 mean?
PLS Plantations Bhd (XKLS:9695) has a Altman Z-Score of 1.04 as of Jul. 07, 2026. The Altman Z-score measures a company's bankruptcy risk. View historical data on PLS Plantations Bhd and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 1.39. Over the past decade, PLS Plantations Bhd's Altman Z-Score has ranged from 0.63 to 2.37. According to the industry distribution chart, PLS Plantations Bhd ranks #1623 out of 1930 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 84.1%.
Is PLS Plantations Bhd's Altman Z-Score too high?
PLS Plantations Bhd's current Altman Z-Score of 1.04 is 25% below median its 10-year median of 1.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.63 to a high of 2.37. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Altman Z-Score is 2.86. PLS Plantations Bhd's value of 1.04 is 63.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PLS Plantations Bhd ranks #1623 out of 1930 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, PLS Plantations Bhd has a GF Score™ of 39/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PLS Plantations Bhd's Altman Z-Score compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, PLS Plantations Bhd ranks #1623 out of 1930 companies for Altman Z-Score. This places PLS Plantations Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Altman Z-Score is 2.86. PLS Plantations Bhd's value of 1.04 is 63.6% below this benchmark. Historically, PLS Plantations Bhd's own Altman Z-Score has ranged from 0.63 to 2.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.39 vs. the industry median of 2.86, PLS Plantations Bhd has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Altman Z-Score for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Altman Z-Score among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 2.86, based on 1,930 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Altman Z-Score significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Altman Z-Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. PLS Plantations Bhd's current Altman Z-Score of 1.04 is 63.6% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Altman Z-Score mean?
A high Altman Z-Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The Altman Z-score measures a company's bankruptcy risk. View historical data on PLS Plantations Bhd and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Altman Z-Score is 2.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PLS Plantations Bhd's current Altman Z-Score is 1.04, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 1.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PLS Plantations Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PLS Plantations Bhd (XKLS:9695) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.50, compared to a current price of RM0.24 — trading 52% below its estimated fair value. The current Altman Z-Score is 1.04, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 1.39 and 63.6% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 2.86. PLS Plantations Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Altman Z-Score calculated?
Altman Z-Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For PLS Plantations Bhd (XKLS:9695), the current Altman Z-Score is 1.04 as of Jul. 07, 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 PLS Plantations Bhd (XKLS:9695) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PLS Plantations Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.24 is trading 52% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.50. GuruFocus considers PLS Plantations Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:9695:

  • Altman Z-Score: 1.04 (25% below median its 10-year median of 1.39)
  • GF Value™: RM0.50 vs. price of RM0.24 (52% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 39/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 63.6% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1623 of 1930)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:9695 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


PLS Plantations Bhd Business Description

Address No. 118, Jalan Gombak, Ground Floor, Wisma Ekovest, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 53000
PLS Plantations Bhd is engaged in the Management and operation of forest and oil palm plantations; durian-related businesses including plantation, contract farming, trading and retail of downstream products; wood-based activities; and Civil engineering and construction. Its segments include Plantation, Trading, and Agricultural services. The majority of the revenue is derived from Plantation segment that manages and operates forest plantation, logging, saw milling, chipping and other downstream manufacturing and related activities, and operation of oil palm and rubber plantation, and manages and operates harvesting of durian plantations and in other durian-related businesses. Geographically, it operates in Malaysia, Japan, the Republic of China, the United States of America, and Indonesia.
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