Karex Berhad (5247.KL) — Stock Score Summary

Karex Berhad (5247.KL) has a MoatMap StockRank of 2/100 based on Quality (26/100), Value (30/100), and Momentum (17/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG SELL. Karex Berhad is a high-volume, low-margin manufacturer of condoms that lacks the pricing power and reinvestment runway required of a true quality compounder.

Karex Berhad is the world's largest manufacturer of condoms, producing billions of units annually for global brands, governments, and its own proprietary labels. The company's competitive moat is built on its unmatched economies of scale, extensive global regulatory certifications, and vertically integrated manufacturing processes. It operates as the dominant, market-leading player in the global sexual health and personal care industry.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$0.12
Market Cap$126M
P/E (Forward)22.38
Price/Book1.12
Return on Equity-2.8%
Return on Invested Capital1.5%
Debt/Equity51.67
Gross Margin29.6%
Operating Margin-4.8%
Revenue Growth-22.2%
Dividend Yield3.2%
Free Cash Flow$383K

Karex Berhad operates in the Household & Personal Products industry, part of the Consumer Defensive sector (Malaysia).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Karex Berhad’s (5247.KL) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Karex Berhad (5247.KL) is 2/100, with a Strong Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (26), Value (30), and Momentum (17) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Karex Berhad have an economic moat?
Karex Berhad (5247.KL) has a Quality factor score of 26/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Karex Berhad a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Karex Berhad (5247.KL) is Strong Sell, based on a StockRank of 2/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Karex Berhad in?
Karex Berhad (5247.KL) operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically the Household & Personal Products industry (Malaysia).