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Propel Global BhdXKLS:0091 Debt-to-Equity is 0.57 as of Mar. 2026, which is 97% above its 10-year median of 0.29. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,617 Construction companies, Propel Global Bhd ranks worse than 59.93% 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 Propel Global Bhd's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0091'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -87.58 Med: 0.29 Max: 17.96
Current: 0.57
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Propel Global Bhd was 17.96. The lowest was -87.58. And the median was 0.29.
XKLS:0091's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 59.93% of 1617
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 0.4
vs XKLS:0091: 0.57
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.
Propel Global Bhd Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Propel Global Bhd Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Propel Global Bhd'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.
XKLS:0091 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Propel Global Bhd'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.
Propel Global Bhd Debt-to-Equity vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Propel Global Bhd's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Propel Global Bhd'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.
Propel Global Bhd (XKLS:0091) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.57 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Propel Global Bhd and its competitors. This is 97% above median its historical median of 0.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Propel Global Bhd ranks #969 out of 1617 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 59.9%.
Is Propel Global Bhd's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Propel Global Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.57 is 97% above median its 10-year median of 0.29. The Construction industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.40. Propel Global Bhd's value of 0.57 is 42.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Propel Global Bhd ranks #969 out of 1617 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint.
How does Propel Global Bhd's Debt-to-Equity compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Propel Global Bhd ranks #969 out of 1617 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Propel Global Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.40. Propel Global Bhd's value of 0.57 is 42.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.29 vs. the industry median of 0.40, Propel Global Bhd has consistently been above 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 Construction company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Construction companies is 0.40, based on 1,617 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. Propel Global Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.57 is 42.5% 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 Propel Global Bhd and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Propel Global Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.57, which is 97% above median its own 10-year median of 0.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Propel Global Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Propel Global Bhd (XKLS:0091) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.06, compared to a current price of RM0.07 — trading 16.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.57, which is 97% above median its 10-year median of 0.29 and 42.5% above the Construction industry median of 0.40. 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 Propel Global Bhd (XKLS:0091), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.57 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.
Propel Global Bhd is an investment holding company. It is engaged in three business segments: Oil & Gas (O&G): Supply of speciality chemicals and catalysts, provision of heavy machineries and related manpower services, Technical Services (TS): Provision of services in the industrial, commercial and residential construction and office maintenance., and Information and Communications Technology (ICT): Provision of ICT services and related activities and trading in ICT hardware, software and spare parts. The majority of revenue is generated from the Oil & Gas segment. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from Malaysia.
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