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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 GDB Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 12 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of GDB Holdings Bhd was 0.15. The lowest was 0.15. And the median was 0.15.
XKLS:0198's Debt-to-Equity is not ranked *
in the Construction industry.
Industry Median: 0.4 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Debt-to-Equity only.
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GDB Holdings Bhd Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
GDB Holdings Bhd Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for GDB Holdings 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:0198 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, GDB Holdings 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.
GDB Holdings Bhd Debt-to-Equity vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, GDB Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where GDB Holdings 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.
GDB Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0198) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on GDB Holdings Bhd and its competitors. Over the past decade, GDB Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.15 to 0.15. According to the industry distribution chart, GDB Holdings Bhd ranks #999999 out of 1614 companies in the Construction industry.
Is GDB Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-Equity too high?
GDB Holdings Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.15 to a high of 0.15. Based on the distribution chart, GDB Holdings Bhd ranks #999999 out of 1614 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, GDB Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GDB Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-Equity compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, GDB Holdings Bhd ranks #999999 out of 1614 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places GDB Holdings Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.40. Historically, GDB Holdings Bhd's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.15 to 0.15 over the past decade. 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 1,614 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. 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 GDB Holdings 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. GDB Holdings Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GDB Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GDB Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0198) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.64, compared to a current price of RM0.47 — trading 27.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.00. GDB Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 GDB Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0198), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.00 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 GDB Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0198) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GDB Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.47 is trading 27.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.64.
GuruFocus considers GDB Holdings Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0198:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.00
GF Value™: RM0.64 vs. price of RM0.47 (27.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0198 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
GDB Holdings Bhd is engaged in providing construction services, for residential, commercial, and mixed-development projects. The company is involved in the implementation of construction projects which includes daily management of all the works required for the timely completion of the projects. It also engages subcontractors to provide certain services such as the supply and installation of construction materials, machinery and equipment, and other specialized trade work. The group principally operates in Malaysia. The key revenue is derived from construction activities.
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