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Kelso TechnologiesTSX:KLS 28 Debt-to-Equity is 0.01 as of Mar. 2026, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 0.02. GuruFocus rates TSX:KLS with a GF Score™ of 28/100 and a GF Value™ of C$0.15 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 910 Transportation companies, Kelso Technologies ranks better than 99.89% on this metric.
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 Kelso Technologies's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:KLS'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0 Med: 0.02 Max: 0.05
Current: 0.01
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Kelso Technologies was 0.05. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.02.
TSX:KLS's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 99.89% of 910
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 0.53
vs TSX:KLS: 0.01
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.
Kelso Technologies Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Kelso Technologies Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kelso Technologies'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.
TSX:KLS vs UNP, CSX, NSC: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, Kelso Technologies'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.
Kelso Technologies Debt-to-Equity vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Kelso Technologies's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kelso Technologies's Debt-to-Equity falls into.
* 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.
Kelso Technologies (TSX:KLS) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.01 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Kelso Technologies and its competitors. This is 50% below median its historical median of 0.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Kelso Technologies ranks #1 out of 910 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 0.099999999999994%.
Is Kelso Technologies' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Kelso Technologies' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.01 is 50% below median its 10-year median of 0.02. The Transportation industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.53. Kelso Technologies' value of 0.01 is 98.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kelso Technologies ranks #1 out of 910 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kelso Technologies has a GF Score™ of 28/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kelso Technologies' Debt-to-Equity compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Kelso Technologies ranks #1 out of 910 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Kelso Technologies in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.53. Kelso Technologies' value of 0.01 is 98.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.02 vs. the industry median of 0.53, Kelso Technologies has consistently been below the industry average. 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 a Transportation company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Transportation companies is 0.53, based on 910 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. Kelso Technologies's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.01 is 98.1% below 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 Kelso Technologies and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kelso Technologies's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.01, which is 50% below median its own 10-year median of 0.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kelso Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kelso Technologies (TSX:KLS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$0.15, compared to a current price of C$0.13 — trading 13.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.01, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 0.02 and 98.1% below the Transportation industry median of 0.53. Kelso Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 28/100 with 2 warning signs to review. 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 Kelso Technologies (TSX:KLS), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.01 as of Mar. 2026. 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.
Is Kelso Technologies (TSX:KLS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kelso Technologies stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of C$0.13 is trading 13.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$0.15.
GuruFocus considers Kelso Technologies to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:KLS:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.01 (50% below median its 10-year median of 0.02)
GF Value™: C$0.15 vs. price of C$0.13 (13.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 98.1% below the Transportation median (#1 of 910)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:KLS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kelso Technologies Inc is a railway equipment supplier that produces and sells tank car service equipment used for the safe loading, unloading, and containment of hazardous materials during transport. The firm designs, engineers, markets, produces, and distributes various fuel valves, pressure relief valves, manway securement systems, and other related products designed to reduce the risk of environmental harm due to non-accidental events in the transportation of hazardous commodities via railroad tank cars. It operates one business segment, which consists of the design, production, and distribution of various proprietary products for the rail sector. Geographically, it operates in the United States.
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