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Widad Group BhdXKLS:0162 Debt-to-Equity is 1.46 as of Jun. 2026, which is 54% above its 10-year median of 0.95. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,620 Construction companies, Widad Group Bhd ranks worse than 85.06% 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 Widad Group Bhd's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0162'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.64 Med: 0.95 Max: 1.62
Current: 1.46
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Widad Group Bhd was 1.62. The lowest was 0.64. And the median was 0.95.
XKLS:0162's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 85.06% of 1620
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 0.4
vs XKLS:0162: 1.46
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.
Widad Group Bhd Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Widad Group Bhd Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Widad Group 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:0162 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Widad Group 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.
Widad Group Bhd Debt-to-Equity vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Widad Group Bhd's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Widad Group 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.
Widad Group Bhd (XKLS:0162) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.46 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Widad Group Bhd and its competitors. This is 54% above median its historical median of 0.95. Over the past decade, Widad Group Bhd's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.64 to 1.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Widad Group Bhd ranks #1378 out of 1620 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 85.1%.
Is Widad Group Bhd's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Widad Group Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.46 is 54% above median its 10-year median of 0.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.64 to a high of 1.62. The Construction industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.40. Widad Group Bhd's value of 1.46 is 265% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Widad Group Bhd ranks #1378 out of 1620 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does Widad Group Bhd's Debt-to-Equity compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Widad Group Bhd ranks #1378 out of 1620 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Widad Group Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.40. Widad Group Bhd's value of 1.46 is 265% above this benchmark. Historically, Widad Group Bhd's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.64 to 1.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.95 vs. the industry median of 0.40, Widad Group 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 1,620 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. Widad Group Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.46 is 265% 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 Widad Group 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. Widad Group Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.46, which is 54% above median its own 10-year median of 0.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Widad Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Widad Group Bhd (XKLS:0162) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.02, compared to a current price of RM0.01 — trading 50% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.46, which is 54% above median its 10-year median of 0.95 and 265% 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 Widad Group Bhd (XKLS:0162), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.46 as of Jun. 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.
Widad Group Bhd is a Malaysia-based investment holding company. The company is organized into three business units. Integrated facility management includes scheduled maintenance, ad-hoc maintenance, upgrading, and renovation to ensure optimum effectiveness and efficiency and cater to its customer's requirements and preferences, which also is the majority revenue generating segment. The constructions segment includes infrastructure and civil works such as the construction of low and high-rise buildings for a variety of uses, and sewerage treatment plants. The concession segment comprises operations related to the construction and maintenance of facilities and infrastructure. The Other non-reportable segments comprise operations related to investment holding.
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