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HPP Holdings BhdXKLS:0228 46 Debt-to-Equity is 0.15 as of May. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 0.15. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0228 with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.34 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 364 Packaging & Containers companies, HPP Holdings Bhd ranks better than 75.55% 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 HPP Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0228'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.07 Med: 0.15 Max: 0.34
Current: 0.15
During the past 9 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of HPP Holdings Bhd was 0.34. The lowest was 0.07. And the median was 0.15.
XKLS:0228's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 75.55% of 364
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 0.43
vs XKLS:0228: 0.15
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.
HPP Holdings Bhd Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
HPP Holdings Bhd Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for HPP 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:0228 vs SW, PKG, IP: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, HPP 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.
HPP Holdings Bhd Debt-to-Equity vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, HPP Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HPP 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.
HPP Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0228) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.15 as of May. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on HPP Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.15. Over the past decade, HPP Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.07 to 0.34. According to the industry distribution chart, HPP Holdings Bhd ranks #89 out of 364 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 24.5%.
Is HPP Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-Equity too high?
HPP Holdings Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.15 is near median its 10-year median of 0.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.07 to a high of 0.34. The Packaging & Containers industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.43. HPP Holdings Bhd's value of 0.15 is 65.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HPP Holdings Bhd ranks #89 out of 364 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, HPP Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HPP Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-Equity compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, HPP Holdings Bhd ranks #89 out of 364 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places HPP Holdings Bhd in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.43. HPP Holdings Bhd's value of 0.15 is 65.1% below this benchmark. Historically, HPP Holdings Bhd's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.07 to 0.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.15 vs. the industry median of 0.43, HPP Holdings 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Packaging & Containers companies is 0.43, based on 364 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. HPP Holdings Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.15 is 65.1% 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 HPP Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HPP Holdings Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.15, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HPP Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HPP Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0228) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.34, compared to a current price of RM0.33 — trading 4.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.15, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.15 and 65.1% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 0.43. HPP Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 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 HPP Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0228), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.15 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 HPP Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0228) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HPP Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.33 is trading 4.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.34.
GuruFocus considers HPP Holdings Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0228:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.15 (near median its 10-year median of 0.15)
GF Value™: RM0.34 vs. price of RM0.33 (4.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 65.1% below the Packaging & Containers median (#89 of 364)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0228 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
HPP Holdings Bhd is an investment holding company principally engaged in printing, production, sales, and marketing of paper-based packaging. Its product range includes corrugated and non-corrugated packaging, paper pulp molded packaging, rigid boxes, as well as brochures, leaflets, labels, and paper bags. The company operates in multiple countries, including Malaysia, Thailand, the United States, Singapore, and Taiwan. It serves markets such as consumer electronics, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, and household products. HPP generates revenue prominently through the sale and provision of packaging solutions.
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