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ES Ceramics Technology BhdXKLS:0100 53 Debt-to-Equity is 0.17 as of May. 2026, which is 1600% above its 10-year median of 0.01. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0100 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.17 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,421 Chemicals companies, ES Ceramics Technology Bhd ranks better than 68.68% 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 ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0100'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0 Med: 0.01 Max: 0.18
Current: 0.17
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of ES Ceramics Technology Bhd was 0.18. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.01.
XKLS:0100's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 68.68% of 1421
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 0.36
vs XKLS:0100: 0.17
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.
ES Ceramics Technology Bhd Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
ES Ceramics Technology Bhd Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
* 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:0100 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, ES Ceramics Technology 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.
ES Ceramics Technology Bhd Debt-to-Equity vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ES Ceramics Technology 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.
ES Ceramics Technology Bhd (XKLS:0100) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.17 as of May. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on ES Ceramics Technology Bhd and its competitors. This is 1600% above median its historical median of 0.01. According to the industry distribution chart, ES Ceramics Technology Bhd ranks #445 out of 1421 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 31.3%.
Is ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's Debt-to-Equity too high?
ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.17 is 1600% above median its 10-year median of 0.01. The Chemicals industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.36. ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's value of 0.17 is 52.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ES Ceramics Technology Bhd ranks #445 out of 1421 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, ES Ceramics Technology Bhd has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's Debt-to-Equity compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, ES Ceramics Technology Bhd ranks #445 out of 1421 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts ES Ceramics Technology Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.36. ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's value of 0.17 is 52.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.01 vs. the industry median of 0.36, ES Ceramics Technology Bhd 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 Chemicals company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Chemicals companies is 0.36, based on 1,421 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. ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.17 is 52.8% 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 ES Ceramics Technology Bhd and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.17, which is 1600% above median its own 10-year median of 0.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ES Ceramics Technology Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ES Ceramics Technology Bhd (XKLS:0100) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.17, compared to a current price of RM0.17 — trading 2.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.17, which is 1600% above median its 10-year median of 0.01 and 52.8% below the Chemicals industry median of 0.36. ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 7 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 ES Ceramics Technology Bhd (XKLS:0100), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.17 as of May. 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 ES Ceramics Technology Bhd (XKLS:0100) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ES Ceramics Technology Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.17 is trading 2.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.17.
GuruFocus considers ES Ceramics Technology Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0100:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.17 (1600% above median its 10-year median of 0.01)
GF Value™: RM0.17 vs. price of RM0.17 (2.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 52.8% below the Chemicals median (#445 of 1421)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0100 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ES Ceramics Technology Bhd is an investment holding company. Through its holding, the company manufactures and distributes ceramic hand formers. Its product offerings include examination formers, surgical formers, household formers, and breathing bags and balloons. The formers are for continuous industrial use under heavy-duty conditions, to withstand the complex processes involving heat and chemicals to produce gloves. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Malaysia. Its segments include Investing, Glove equipment, and Construction, of which the Construction segment derives the maximum revenue. The Construction segment is engaged in the manufacturing and supply of chemical products and construction materials, including readymix concrete.
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