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JF Technology BhdXKLS:0146 +2.90%69 Debt-to-Equity is 0.05 as of Mar. 2026, which is 25% above its 10-year median of 0.04. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0146 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.15 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 908 Semiconductors companies, JF Technology Bhd ranks better than 80.84% 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 JF Technology Bhd's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0146'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.02 Med: 0.04 Max: 0.18
Current: 0.05
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of JF Technology Bhd was 0.18. The lowest was 0.02. And the median was 0.04.
XKLS:0146's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 80.84% of 908
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 0.26
vs XKLS:0146: 0.05
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.
JF Technology Bhd Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
JF Technology Bhd Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for JF Technology 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:0146 vs AMAT, LRCX, KLAC: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, JF 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.
JF Technology Bhd Debt-to-Equity vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, JF Technology Bhd's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where JF 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.
JF Technology Bhd (XKLS:0146) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.05 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on JF Technology Bhd and its competitors. This is 25% above median its historical median of 0.04. Over the past decade, JF Technology Bhd's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.02 to 0.18. According to the industry distribution chart, JF Technology Bhd ranks #174 out of 908 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 19.2%.
Is JF Technology Bhd's Debt-to-Equity too high?
JF Technology Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.05 is 25% above median its 10-year median of 0.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 0.18. The Semiconductors industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.26. JF Technology Bhd's value of 0.05 is 80.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, JF Technology Bhd ranks #174 out of 908 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, JF Technology Bhd has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JF Technology Bhd's Debt-to-Equity compare to AMAT and LRCX?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, JF Technology Bhd ranks #174 out of 908 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places JF Technology Bhd in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.26. JF Technology Bhd's value of 0.05 is 80.8% below this benchmark. Historically, JF Technology Bhd's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.02 to 0.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.04 vs. the industry median of 0.26, JF 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Semiconductors companies is 0.26, based on 908 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. JF Technology Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.05 is 80.8% 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 JF Technology Bhd and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. JF Technology Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.05, which is 25% above median its own 10-year median of 0.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is JF Technology Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JF Technology Bhd (XKLS:0146) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.15, compared to a current price of RM0.71 — trading 38.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.05, which is 25% above median its 10-year median of 0.04 and 80.8% below the Semiconductors industry median of 0.26. JF Technology Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 6 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 JF Technology Bhd (XKLS:0146), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.05 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 JF Technology Bhd (XKLS:0146) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JF Technology Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.71 is trading 38.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.15.
GuruFocus considers JF Technology Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0146:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.05 (25% above median its 10-year median of 0.04)
GF Value™: RM1.15 vs. price of RM0.71 (38.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 80.8% below the Semiconductors median (#174 of 908)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0146 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
JF Technology Bhd is an investment holding company, which along with its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacturing, packaging, marketing, trading, and distribution of electronic products and components. Its products include integrated circuit test sockets, interconnects, and test solutions and equipment among other products for the semiconductor and electronics assembly markets. Geographically it derives maximum revenue from China and the rest from Malaysia, the United States, Singapore, Philippines, and other regions.
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