Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad

KLSE:KLK Stock Report

Market Cap: RM 23.6b

Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad Balance Sheet Health

Financial Health criteria checks 3/6

Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad has a total shareholder equity of MYR15.0B and total debt of MYR11.2B, which brings its debt-to-equity ratio to 74.8%. Its total assets and total liabilities are MYR30.5B and MYR15.5B respectively. Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad's EBIT is MYR1.8B making its interest coverage ratio 3.9. It has cash and short-term investments of MYR2.4B.

Key information

74.8%

Debt to equity ratio

RM 11.23b

Debt

Interest coverage ratio3.9x
CashRM 2.38b
EquityRM 15.01b
Total liabilitiesRM 15.52b
Total assetsRM 30.53b

Recent financial health updates

Recent updates

Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad Earnings Missed Analyst Estimates: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Now

Nov 28
Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad Earnings Missed Analyst Estimates: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Now

A Look At The Fair Value Of Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad (KLSE:KLK)

Nov 19
A Look At The Fair Value Of Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad (KLSE:KLK)

Returns On Capital At Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad (KLSE:KLK) Have Hit The Brakes

Nov 01
Returns On Capital At Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad (KLSE:KLK) Have Hit The Brakes

Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad (KLSE:KLK) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt

Oct 14
Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad (KLSE:KLK) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt

Investors Still Waiting For A Pull Back In Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad (KLSE:KLK)

Sep 24
Investors Still Waiting For A Pull Back In Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad (KLSE:KLK)

Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad Earnings Missed Analyst Estimates: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Now

Aug 21
Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad Earnings Missed Analyst Estimates: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Now

Calculating The Fair Value Of Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad (KLSE:KLK)

Aug 02
Calculating The Fair Value Of Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad (KLSE:KLK)

The Returns On Capital At Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad (KLSE:KLK) Don't Inspire Confidence

Jul 18
The Returns On Capital At Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad (KLSE:KLK) Don't Inspire Confidence

Here's Why Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad (KLSE:KLK) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden

Jul 02
Here's Why Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad (KLSE:KLK) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden

Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad (KLSE:KLK) Not Lagging Market On Growth Or Pricing

Jun 13
Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad (KLSE:KLK) Not Lagging Market On Growth Or Pricing

Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad (KLSE:KLK) Will Pay A Dividend Of MYR0.20

May 28
Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad (KLSE:KLK) Will Pay A Dividend Of MYR0.20

Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad Just Missed EPS By 69%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next

May 22
Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad Just Missed EPS By 69%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next

These 4 Measures Indicate That Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad (KLSE:KLK) Is Using Debt Extensively

Apr 02
These 4 Measures Indicate That Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad (KLSE:KLK) Is Using Debt Extensively

Investors Met With Slowing Returns on Capital At Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad (KLSE:KLK)

Mar 12
Investors Met With Slowing Returns on Capital At Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad (KLSE:KLK)

Revenue Miss: Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad Fell 14% Short Of Analyst Revenue Estimates And Analysts Have Been Revising Their Models

Feb 24
Revenue Miss: Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad Fell 14% Short Of Analyst Revenue Estimates And Analysts Have Been Revising Their Models

Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad's (KLSE:KLK) P/E Is On The Mark

Feb 13
Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad's (KLSE:KLK) P/E Is On The Mark

Financial Position Analysis

Short Term Liabilities: KLK's short term assets (MYR9.3B) exceed its short term liabilities (MYR7.0B).

Long Term Liabilities: KLK's short term assets (MYR9.3B) exceed its long term liabilities (MYR8.5B).


Debt to Equity History and Analysis

Debt Level: KLK's net debt to equity ratio (58.9%) is considered high.

Reducing Debt: KLK's debt to equity ratio has increased from 57.8% to 74.8% over the past 5 years.

Debt Coverage: KLK's debt is not well covered by operating cash flow (15%).

Interest Coverage: KLK's interest payments on its debt are well covered by EBIT (3.9x coverage).


Balance Sheet


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2024/12/21 18:17
End of Day Share Price 2024/12/20 00:00
Earnings2024/09/30
Annual Earnings2024/09/30

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Analyst Sources

Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad is covered by 41 analysts. 15 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Nadia Binti SubhanAffin Hwang Investment Bank
Huey GanAmInvestment Bank Berhad
Saffa Binti Mohd AnwarBIMB Securities Sdn. Bhd