KWI PCL (BKK:KWI) Debt-to-Equity: 4.05 (As of Sep. 2024)

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What is KWI PCL Debt-to-Equity?

KWI PCL BKK:KWI 8 Debt-to-Equity is 4.05 as of Sep. 2024. GuruFocus rates BKK:KWI with a GF Score™ of 8/100.

KWI PCL's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2024 was ฿1,930 Mil. KWI PCL's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2024 was ฿2,124 Mil. KWI PCL's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2024 was ฿1,002 Mil. KWI PCL's debt to equity for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2024 was 4.04.

A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.

The historical rank and industry rank for KWI PCL's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:

BKK:KWI's Debt-to-Equity is not ranked *
in the Insurance industry.
Industry Median: 0.21
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Debt-to-Equity only.

KWI PCL  (BKK:KWI) Debt-to-Equity Explanation

In the calculation of Debt to Equity, we use the total of Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation divided by Total Stockholders Equity. In some calculations, Total Liabilities is used to for calculation.

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Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.

KWI PCL Debt-to-Equity Related Terms

KWI PCL Debt-to-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for KWI PCL's Debt-to-Equity can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

KWI PCL Debt-to-Equity Chart

KWI PCL Annual Data
Trend Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
Debt-to-Equity
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.36 2.30 3.12 1.74 2.32

KWI PCL Quarterly Data
Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24
Debt-to-Equity Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.21 2.32 2.94 3.64 4.05

BKK:KWI vs BRK.A, AIG, ACGL: Debt-to-Equity Comparison

For the Insurance - Diversified subindustry, KWI PCL's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.

KWI PCL Debt-to-Equity vs Insurance Industry

For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, KWI PCL's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where KWI PCL's Debt-to-Equity falls into.


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KWI PCL Debt-to-Equity Calculation

Debt to Equity measures the financial leverage a company has.

KWI PCL's Debt to Equity Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2023 is calculated as

Debt to Equity=Total Debt / Total Stockholders Equity
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Total Stockholders Equity
=(2176.639 + 1796.006) / 1710.88
=2.32

KWI PCL's Debt to Equity Ratio for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2024 is calculated as

Debt to Equity=Total Debt / Total Stockholders Equity
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Total Stockholders Equity
=(1929.85 + 2123.751) / 1002.15
=4.04

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-Equity →
What does a Debt-to-Equity of 4.05 mean?
KWI PCL (BKK:KWI) has a Debt-to-Equity of 4.05 as of Sep. 2024. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on KWI PCL and its competitors.
Is KWI PCL's Debt-to-Equity too high?
KWI PCL's current Debt-to-Equity is 4.05. The Insurance industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.21. KWI PCL's value of 4.05 is 1828.6% above this industry median. Overall, KWI PCL has a GF Score™ of 8/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KWI PCL's Debt-to-Equity compare to BRK.A and AIG?
KWI PCL's Debt-to-Equity of 4.05 can be compared against companies in the Insurance industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.21. KWI PCL's value of 4.05 is 1828.6% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Debt-to-Equity for an Insurance company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Insurance companies is 0.21, based on 402 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. KWI PCL's current Debt-to-Equity of 4.05 is 1828.6% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on KWI PCL and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KWI PCL's current Debt-to-Equity is 4.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KWI PCL stock overvalued right now?
KWI PCL (BKK:KWI) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 4.05. The current Debt-to-Equity is 4.05 and 1828.6% above the Insurance industry median of 0.21. KWI PCL's overall GF Score™ is 8/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For KWI PCL (BKK:KWI), the current Debt-to-Equity is 4.05 as of Sep. 2024. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

KWI PCL Business Description

Address 138/108 Nares Road, 30th Floor, Jewellery Centre Building, Sipraya Sub-District, Bang Rak District, Bangkok, THA, 10500
KWI PCL is engaged in a diverse range of businesses throughout Greater China and Southeast Asia. The principal businesses of the group are general insurance, life insurance, mutual fund management, and real estate development where business synergies are created to offer personal and business customers from home building and daily protection to lifelong protection, and wealth management. The company constantly searches for new opportunities that will strengthen existing businesses and further promote the synergies between businesses to achieve its goal which is to provide sustainable maximum returns for stakeholders.
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