Ctos.Kl
CTOS.KL provides professional information services in the industrial sector, generating revenue primarily through service contracts and data solutions.
Business. CTOS.KL provides professional information services in the industrial sector, generating revenue primarily through service contracts and data solutions.
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9 analysts · consensus BuyAt a glance
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- Company
- EarningsQ3 2026 earnings (expected)2026-10-28 · estimated
- 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
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CTOS.KL provides professional information services in the industrial sector, generating revenue primarily through service contracts and data solutions.
CTOS.KL has a liquidity ratio of 1.1, indicating a moderate ability to meet short-term obligations, while its debt-to-equity ratio of 0.2 suggests a conservative capital structure with limited leverage. The company's free cash flow of MYR 12.78 million is modest relative to its operating cash flow of MYR 148.7 million, indicating some capital expenditure pressure.
The company's return on equity of 17.26% and return on assets of 12.75% outperform the typical performance metrics for the Professional Information Services industry, suggesting strong profitability and efficient asset utilization. These returns are well above the median for the sector, indicating a competitive advantage in cost management and revenue generation.
CTOS.KL operates as a single-segment entity, with all revenue derived from its core industrial information services. The company's geographic exposure is concentrated in Malaysia, with no disclosed international operations, which may limit diversification benefits.
Looking ahead, CTOS.KL is projected to maintain a stable revenue trajectory, with no significant growth or contraction expected in the next fiscal year. The company's operating income and net income have shown consistent performance, with no material changes in the near-term outlook.
The company's risk profile is characterized by medium liquidity risk and low dilution potential. While the company has a manageable debt load, its net cash position is negative after accounting for total debt, which could constrain flexibility in capital allocation. No recent dilutive events have been reported, and the company has not issued new shares in the last reporting period.
Recent filings and transcripts have not revealed any material events or strategic shifts. The company's financial performance remains stable, with no significant changes in its business model or operational strategy.
- CTOS.KL maintains a conservative capital structure with a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.2.
- The company's return on equity of 17.26% and return on assets of 12.75% are strong relative to industry benchmarks.
- CTOS.KL's liquidity position is moderate, with a current ratio of 1.1.
- The company's geographic and operational concentration in Malaysia may limit diversification benefits.
- Analysts have a cautiously positive outlook, with a mean recommendation of 2.11 and a mean price target of 0.95 MYR.
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Predictor forecast
| Metric | Our forecast | Guidance | Consensus |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | —no estimate | —no estimate | 0,04 |
| Revenue | —no estimate | —no estimate | 354,1M MYR |
| Operating income | —no estimate | —no estimate | 86,1M MYR |
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- Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
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Derivative transactions
- Director · Restricted Stock Unit → Common StockAcquired 19 225grant · 2026-04-01
- President - Sales · Restricted Stock Unit → Common StockAcquired 100 000grant · 2026-04-01
- Director · Restricted Stock Unit → Common StockAcquired 19 225grant · 2026-04-01
- Director · Restricted Stock Unit → Common StockAcquired 19 225grant · 2026-04-01
- Director · Restricted Stock Unit → Common StockAcquired 34 605grant · 2026-04-01
- Director · Restricted Stock Unit → Common StockAcquired 19 225grant · 2026-04-01
- President - Sales · Restricted Stock Unit → Common StockDisposed 25 000exercise · 2026-04-01
- Chief Financial Officer · Restricted Stock Unit → Common StockDisposed 22 500exercise · 2026-04-01
- Chief Financial Officer · Restricted Stock Unit → Common StockDisposed 45 000exercise · 2026-04-01
- Chief Financial Officer · Restricted Stock Unit → Common StockAcquired 95 000grant · 2026-04-01
- EVP, General Counsel & Sec. · Restricted Stock Unit → Common StockDisposed 16 875exercise · 2026-04-01
- EVP, General Counsel & Sec. · Restricted Stock Unit → Common StockAcquired 72 500grant · 2026-04-01
- President - Rentals · Restricted Stock Unit → Common StockDisposed 50 000exercise · 2026-04-01
- President - Rentals · Restricted Stock Unit → Common StockDisposed 25 000exercise · 2026-04-01
- President - Rentals · Restricted Stock Unit → Common StockAcquired 100 000grant · 2026-04-01
- Director · Restricted Stock Unit → Common StockDisposed 87 500exercise · 2026-04-01
- Director · Restricted Stock Unit → Common StockDisposed 43 750exercise · 2026-04-01
- Director · Restricted Stock Unit → Common StockAcquired 175 000grant · 2026-04-01
- President - Sales · Restricted Stock Unit → Common StockDisposed 50 000exercise · 2026-04-01
- Director, Chief Executive Officer · Restricted Stock Unit → Common StockDisposed 81 250exercise · 2026-04-01
- Director, Chief Executive Officer · Restricted Stock Unit → Common StockDisposed 40 625exercise · 2026-04-01
- Director, Chief Executive Officer · Restricted Stock Unit → Common StockAcquired 175 000grant · 2026-04-01
- Director · Restricted Stock Unit → Common StockDisposed 48 346exercise · 2026-03-31
- Director · Restricted Stock Unit → Common StockDisposed 26 859exercise · 2026-03-31
- Director · Restricted Stock Unit → Common StockDisposed 26 859exercise · 2026-03-31
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- CTOS.KL Market data — financials · 2026-05-27
- CTOS Digital Bhd Market data — analyst estimates · 2026-05-27
Ownership & reference
Top holders
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$37M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$9M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$7M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$4M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$10M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$3M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$3M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$3M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$1M
- Investment Managers · as of 2024-06-300,00 %$16M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$6M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$10M
- Investment Managers · as of 2025-12-310,00 %$20M
- Funds · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$2M
- Investment Managers · as of 2024-12-310,00 %$1M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$1M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$1M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Brokerage Firms · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$1M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
Insider activity
- Director, Chief Executive Officer · Common StockOther 121 875 · 2026-04-01
- Director, Chief Executive Officer · Common StockOther 54 906 @ $6,62$363K · 2026-04-01
- Chief Financial Officer · Common StockOther 90 000 · 2026-04-01
- Chief Financial Officer · Common StockOther 40 547 @ $6,62$268K · 2026-04-01
- EVP, General Counsel & Sec. · Common StockOther 50 625 · 2026-04-01
- EVP, General Counsel & Sec. · Common StockOther 19 923 @ $6,62$132K · 2026-04-01
- President - Rentals · Common StockOther 75 000 · 2026-04-01
- President - Rentals · Common StockOther 22 538 @ $6,62$149K · 2026-04-01
- Director · Common StockOther 131 250 · 2026-04-01
- Director · Common StockOther 39 441 @ $6,62$261K · 2026-04-01
- President - Sales · Common StockOther 75 000 · 2026-04-01
- President - Sales · Common StockOther 33 788 @ $6,62$224K · 2026-04-01
- Director · Common StockOther 26 859 · 2026-03-31
- Director · Common StockOther 26 859 · 2026-03-31
- Director · Common StockOther 48 346 · 2026-03-31
- Director · Common StockOther 26 859 · 2026-03-31
- Director · Common StockOther 26 859 · 2026-03-31
- Chief Financial Officer · Common StockOther 27 895 · 2026-02-23
- President - Rentals · Common StockOther 24 796 · 2026-02-23
- President - Sales · Common StockOther 24 796 · 2026-02-23
- Director · Common StockOther 43 392 · 2026-02-23
- Director, Chief Executive Officer · Common StockOther 40 292 · 2026-02-23
- EVP, General Counsel & Sec. · Common StockOther 16 739 · 2026-02-23
- Director · Common StockOther 3 670 279 · 2025-10-17
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From filings & derived data- Net margin (FY 2025-12-31): -1.6%Derived (calculated)
- Gross margin (FY 2025-12-31): 21.2%Derived (calculated)
- Return on equity (FY 2025-12-31): -3.8%Derived (calculated)
- Total assets (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -1.7%Derived (calculated)
- Shareholders' equity (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -6.1%Derived (calculated)
- Revenue (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 7.9%Derived (calculated)
- Operating income (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -1.1%Derived (calculated)
- Operating cash flow (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 154.2%Derived (calculated)
- Return on assets (FY 2025-12-31): -0.9%Derived (calculated)
- Current ratio (FY 2025-12-31): 1.33xDerived (calculated)
- Cash & equivalents (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 64.9%Derived (calculated)
- Cost of revenue (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 8.5%Derived (calculated)
- Net income (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -8.4%Derived (calculated)
- Long-term debt (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 7.7%Derived (calculated)
- Gross profit (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 5.5%Derived (calculated)
- EPS (diluted) (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -16.7%Derived (calculated)
- EPS (basic) (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -16.7%Derived (calculated)
- Pre-tax income (annual): USD -28.13MSEC XBRL filing
- Cost of revenue (annual): USD 1.53BSEC XBRL filing
- EPS (diluted) (annual): USD-PER-SHARES -0SEC XBRL filing
- Total assets (annual): USD 3.44BSEC XBRL filing
- Current liabilities (annual): USD 873.33MSEC XBRL filing
- Current assets (annual): USD 1.16BSEC XBRL filing
- Shares outstanding (annual): 226.63MSEC XBRL filing