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Op margin
5,5 %
ROE
8,6 %
Net margin
2,0 %
Debt / equity
0,26
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About

VSTL.KL operates in the Food Retail & Distribution industry, generating revenue primarily through the sale of food products and related distribution services.

Business. VSTL.KL operates in the Food Retail & Distribution industry, generating revenue primarily through the sale of food products and related distribution services.

Classification92 %
SectorConsumer Non-Cyclicals
Business sectorFood & Drug Retailing
IndustryFood Retail & Distribution
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At a glance

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Valuation
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Analysts
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Ownership
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Profitability
8,6 %
return on equity
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What drives this business

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  • Sector rotation

    Sector1D1Mvs mkt
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    Communication Services+2,2 %−5,5 %+1,6 %
    Energy+0,6 %+3,3 %+0,0 %
    Health Care+0,6 %−0,8 %+0,0 %
    Information Technology+0,6 %+6,7 %+0,0 %
    Consumer Discretionary+0,4 %+7,6 %−0,2 %
    Financials−0,3 %−2,8 %−0,9 %
    Consumer Staples · THIS SECTOR−0,4 %+2,5 %−1,0 %
    Real Estate−0,7 %+10,9 %−1,3 %
    Industrials−1,9 %−3,1 %−2,5 %
    Utilities−1,9 %+28,2 %−2,5 %

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    Analysis

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    Upcoming catalysts

    Scheduled public events. Informational only — not investment advice.

    • Macro
    • Rate decisionBank of England rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-06 · GB
    • Rate decisionReserve Bank of Australia rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-12 · AU
    • Rate decisionNorges Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-20 · NO
    • Rate decisionSveriges Riksbank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-03 · SE
    • Rate decisionBank of Canada rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-09 · CA
    • Rate decisionEuropean Central Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-10 · EU
    • Macro & political
    • ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
    • ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
    • ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR

    Pre-earnings brief

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    Signals & dispatch

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    Synthesis

    Business

    VSTL.KL operates in the Food Retail & Distribution industry, generating revenue primarily through the sale of food products and related distribution services.

    Classification92 %
    SectorConsumer Non-Cyclicals
    Business sectorFood & Drug Retailing
    IndustryFood Retail & Distribution
    AI synthesis
    GENERATED

    VSTL.KL maintains a strong liquidity position, with a current ratio of 1.64 and cash and equivalents amounting to 37,137,490 MYR, indicating the company can comfortably meet its short-term obligations. The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.26 suggests a conservative capital structure, with total liabilities of 99,990,220 MYR and total equity of 87,904,470 MYR. This low leverage supports financial stability and reduces the risk of insolvency.

    In terms of profitability, VSTL.KL reports a return on equity (ROE) of 8.62% and a return on assets (ROA) of 4.03%, which are key metrics for evaluating the efficiency of capital use and asset management. These figures suggest the company is generating reasonable returns for its shareholders and effectively utilizing its assets to generate profit.

    The company's revenue is primarily concentrated in the Food Retail & Distribution segment, with no disclosed geographic diversification in the provided data. This concentration may expose the company to regional economic fluctuations and supply chain disruptions, which could impact its overall performance.

    Looking at the growth trajectory, VSTL.KL has demonstrated a revenue of 375,477,260 MYR, with a net income of 7,578,860 MYR. While the company has a positive net income, the growth rate is not explicitly stated in the data. The capital expenditure of -7,394,490 MYR indicates a reduction in investment in physical assets, which may signal a focus on cost optimization or a shift in strategic priorities.

    The risk assessment for VSTL.KL indicates low liquidity and dilution risks, with no immediate filing-based flags detected. The company's conservative capital structure and strong cash reserves contribute to its low liquidity risk. However, the absence of dilution risk does not preclude the possibility of future equity issuance, which could affect shareholder value.

    Recent events, as reflected in the financial data, show a last actual EPS of -0.12 MYR and a last actual revenue of 72,415,000 MYR. These figures suggest a recent decline in profitability, which may be due to increased operational costs or reduced sales volumes. The company's management will need to address these issues to maintain its competitive position in the market.

    Key takeaways
    • VSTL.KL has a strong liquidity position with a current ratio of 1.64 and significant cash reserves.
    • The company's conservative capital structure, as indicated by a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.26, supports financial stability.
    • VSTL.KL generates a return on equity of 8.62% and a return on assets of 4.03%, indicating efficient capital and asset utilization.
    • The company's revenue is primarily concentrated in the Food Retail & Distribution segment, which may expose it to regional economic risks.
    • Recent financial data shows a decline in profitability, with a last actual EPS of -0.12 MYR, which may require strategic adjustments.

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    Valuation

    Market price
    $0,90
    Market cap
    Enterprise value
    P/E
    Non-GAAP P/E
    EV / Revenue
    EV / Op income
    EV / OCF
    P / B
    P / Tangible book
    Tangible book
    $87.9M
    Net cash
    $13.9M
    Current ratio
    1.6
    Debt / equity
    0.3
    ROA
    4.0%
    ROE
    8.6%
    Cash conversion
    191.0%
    CapEx / revenue
    -2.0%
    SBC / revenue
    Dilution ratio
    0.0%

    Revenue by segment

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    — missing data

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    Risk factors

    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskLow
    Filing-based flags
    • No immediate filing-based liquidity or dilution flags were detected.

    Benchmarks vs cohort

    Op Margin5,5 %Above median
    Net Margin2,0 %Above median
    ROE8,6 %Above median
    Capex / Rev-2,0 %Above median
    D/E0,26Above median
    Cash Conv1,91Above median

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    Data sources
    • Market data
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    • Issuer disclosures
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    • Earnings transcripts
    • Consensus estimates
    • ESG data
    How metrics are computed
    • Dilution Ratio
      (shares_outstanding_diluted - shares_outstanding_basic) / shares_outstanding_basic
    • Net Cash
      cash_and_equivalents + short_term_investments - short_term_debt - long_term_debt
    • Capex To Revenue
      capital_expenditure / revenue
    • Return On Equity
      net_income / total_equity
    • Debt To Equity
      (short_term_debt + long_term_debt) / total_equity
    • Cash Conversion Ratio
      operating_cash_flow / net_income
    Source documents
    • VSTL.KL Market data — financials · 2026-05-29
    • Versatile Creative Bhd Market data — analyst estimates · 2026-05-29

    Ownership & reference

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    Short positioning

    4.3Kshares short-23.1% vs prior
    1days to cover
    23.1%short of daily vol
    3.8Kfails-to-deliver
    as of 2026-07-15 · short-interest report (free)

    Geographic breakdown

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    Listings · one canonical issuer all listings resolve to the canonical
    VSTL.KLCanonical
    Bursa Malaysia · USD

    Intel & risk

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    OSINT findings
    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskLow
    No immediate filing-based liquidity or dilution flags were detected.

    Evidence & claims

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    The Thread

    Everything we know, in order
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    Sources filings · IR · transcripts · market data · tier hybrid · as of 2026-08-04 Market data · Issuer disclosures · Public news · Earnings transcripts · Consensus estimates · ESG data Premium coverage