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CBL International Limited Ordinary Shares(BANL)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
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$2.96
11/09/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for BANL

11/09/2026: BANL (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

CBL International Limited is a Malaysia-based freight forwarding and logistics company that serves primarily Southeast Asian industrial clients. The stock offers exposure to the growing intra-Asia trade lane, leveraging a regional network to provide customized logistics solutions. While the company benefits from its localized expertise and an asset-light business model, it faces significant risks from stiff competition, client concentration, and sensitivity to global fuel costs. The investment is best suited for those comfortable with small-cap volatility and specific regional exposure, as the company lacks the scale of global giants. Investors should monitor developments in Southeast Asian manufacturing volumes and the success of the company's digital integration initiatives.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitThe company offers exposure to Southeast Asian trade, but growth is contingent on regional economic stability and scaling challenges.
Momentum investorWeak fitThe stock often lacks the sustained trading volume and high-growth catalysts required to support momentum-based strategies.
Value investorMixed fitWhile valuation may appear attractive, the business faces significant competitive and margin risks that require careful scrutiny.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not currently prioritize dividend payments, making it unsuitable for income-focused portfolios.
Low-risk investorWeak fitHigh sensitivity to global economic factors and small-cap volatility makes this a risky holding for conservative investors.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighSmall-cap logistics stocks often experience significant price swings based on trade news and broader market sentiment.
Valuation riskMediumValuation levels can be impacted by changes in market perception of growth potential in the freight sector.
Competition risk (freight forwarding giants)HighThe company must compete against global entities with superior capital resources and operational scale.
Business qualityMediumThe business model relies on low-margin freight services, limiting its ability to build an economic moat.
Dividend incomeLow / noneNo dividend payments are currently provided, offering no income buffer to investors.
Execution riskMedium / highOperational success depends on navigating complex regional logistics and managing client retention.

Price Behavior

Steep Decline
PRICE PATH

Steep Decline

The stock price has dropped sharply with strong downward pressure.

Extreme Price Shocks
PRICE STABILITY

Extreme Price Shocks

The stock has experienced exceptionally large and disruptive price movements during the period.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -73.92%
Avg. Invested days 14
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
BANL receives a 2-star rating, reflecting soft or weak scores across the available pillars. The rating is constrained by weak unit economics, soft analyst coverage, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
BANL has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with moderate financial health, moderate growth momentum, and moderate ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, solid earnings growth (+20.5%) is partially offset by soft cash generation (FCF margin 0.7%), negative revenue growth (-9.1%), weak profitability (net margin -0.6%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
BANL's financial health is supported by solid liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 25.6%). Profitability is weak (1 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is BANL's strongest growth driver at +291.3% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, earnings growth (+20.5%, solid) is also solid, while revenue growth (-9.1%, negative) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 1.5% (soft) and 33.5% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable (moderate). Insider ownership of 97.32% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Virtu Financial LLC 0.10%
Renaissance Technologies Corp 0.04%
Jane Street Group LLC 0.00%
Geode Capital Management, LLC 0.00%
StoneX Group Inc 0.00%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
BANL generates approximately $8 of gross profit, $-5 of operating income, and $7 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Operating losses explain the 1-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 0.01%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
BANL has a relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedLow VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap Risk

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 6.20M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price -
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price -
Volume (30-day avg) 15.9K shares
Beta -1.05
52 Weeks Range 2.77 - 16.39
Updated Date 11/09/2026
52 Weeks Range 2.77 - 16.39
Updated Date 11/09/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -0.23

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Freight ForwardingAir and ocean logistics services for international shipments.The company earns fees by acting as an intermediary to move goods for global customers.
Geography (Southeast Asia)Regional trade lanes primarily in Malaysia and surrounding nations.Revenue is heavily tied to the industrial economic health of Southeast Asian countries.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value -4.85M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.01
Enterprise Value -4.85M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.01
Enterprise Value to Revenue -
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 0.11
Shares Outstanding 1.09M
Shares Floating 363.22K
Shares Outstanding 1.09M
Shares Floating 363.22K
Percent Insiders 97.32
Percent Institutions 1.48

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

Information icon Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.

Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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