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Kim Hin Joo (Malaysia) BhdXKLS:0210 Debt-to-Equity is 0.20 as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 0.24. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,023 Retail - Cyclical companies, Kim Hin Joo (Malaysia) Bhd ranks better than 76.83% 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 Kim Hin Joo (Malaysia) Bhd's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0210'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0 Med: 0.24 Max: 0.55
Current: 0.2
During the past 11 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Kim Hin Joo (Malaysia) Bhd was 0.55. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.24.
XKLS:0210's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 76.83% of 1023
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 0.57
vs XKLS:0210: 0.20
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.
Kim Hin Joo (Malaysia) Bhd Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Kim Hin Joo (Malaysia) 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:0210 vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Kim Hin Joo (Malaysia) 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.
Kim Hin Joo (Malaysia) Bhd Debt-to-Equity vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Kim Hin Joo (Malaysia) Bhd's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kim Hin Joo (Malaysia) 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.
Kim Hin Joo (Malaysia) Bhd (XKLS:0210) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.20 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Kim Hin Joo (Malaysia) Bhd and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 0.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Kim Hin Joo (Malaysia) Bhd ranks #237 out of 1023 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 23.2%.
Is Kim Hin Joo (Malaysia) Bhd's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Kim Hin Joo (Malaysia) Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.20 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 0.24. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.57. Kim Hin Joo (Malaysia) Bhd's value of 0.20 is 64.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kim Hin Joo (Malaysia) Bhd ranks #237 out of 1023 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does Kim Hin Joo (Malaysia) Bhd's Debt-to-Equity compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Kim Hin Joo (Malaysia) Bhd ranks #237 out of 1023 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Kim Hin Joo (Malaysia) Bhd in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.57. Kim Hin Joo (Malaysia) Bhd's value of 0.20 is 64.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.24 vs. the industry median of 0.57, Kim Hin Joo (Malaysia) 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Retail - Cyclical companies is 0.57, based on 1,023 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. Kim Hin Joo (Malaysia) Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.20 is 64.9% 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 Kim Hin Joo (Malaysia) Bhd and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kim Hin Joo (Malaysia) Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.20, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 0.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kim Hin Joo (Malaysia) Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kim Hin Joo (Malaysia) Bhd (XKLS:0210) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.11, compared to a current price of RM0.09 — trading 18.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.20, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 0.24 and 64.9% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 0.57. 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 Kim Hin Joo (Malaysia) Bhd (XKLS:0210), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.20 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.
Kim Hin Joo (Malaysia) Bhd is principally involved in the retail and distribution of baby, children, and maternity products. The firm operates through two segments. The Retail segment engages in the retailing of babies, children, and maternity products. The Distribution segment comprises of distribution of children's and maternity products. The group operates in Malaysia.
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