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Pekat Group BhdXKLS:0233 86 Debt-to-Equity is 0.63 as of Mar. 2026, which is 110% above its 10-year median of 0.30. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0233 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.97 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 910 Semiconductors companies, Pekat Group Bhd ranks worse than 72.86% 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 Pekat Group Bhd's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0233'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.04 Med: 0.3 Max: 0.88
Current: 0.63
During the past 9 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Pekat Group Bhd was 0.88. The lowest was 0.04. And the median was 0.30.
XKLS:0233's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 72.86% of 910
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 0.255
vs XKLS:0233: 0.63
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.
Pekat Group Bhd Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Pekat Group Bhd Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pekat 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:0233 vs FSLR, NXT, ENPH: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Solar subindustry, Pekat 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.
Pekat Group Bhd Debt-to-Equity vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Pekat Group Bhd's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pekat 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.
Pekat Group Bhd (XKLS:0233) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.63 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Pekat Group Bhd and its competitors. This is 110% above median its historical median of 0.30. Over the past decade, Pekat Group Bhd's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.04 to 0.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Pekat Group Bhd ranks #663 out of 910 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 72.9%.
Is Pekat Group Bhd's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Pekat Group Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.63 is 110% above median its 10-year median of 0.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.04 to a high of 0.88. The Semiconductors industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.26. Pekat Group Bhd's value of 0.63 is 147.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pekat Group Bhd ranks #663 out of 910 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Pekat Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pekat Group Bhd's Debt-to-Equity compare to FSLR and NXT?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Pekat Group Bhd ranks #663 out of 910 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Pekat Group Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.26. Pekat Group Bhd's value of 0.63 is 147.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Pekat Group Bhd's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.04 to 0.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.30 vs. the industry median of 0.26, Pekat 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Semiconductors companies is 0.26, based on 910 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. Pekat Group Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.63 is 147.1% 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 Pekat Group 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. Pekat Group Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.63, which is 110% above median its own 10-year median of 0.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pekat Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pekat Group Bhd (XKLS:0233) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.97, compared to a current price of RM1.84 — trading 6.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.63, which is 110% above median its 10-year median of 0.30 and 147.1% above the Semiconductors industry median of 0.26. Pekat Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 7 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 Pekat Group Bhd (XKLS:0233), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.63 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 Pekat Group Bhd (XKLS:0233) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pekat Group Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM1.84 is trading 6.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.97.
GuruFocus considers Pekat Group Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0233:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.63 (110% above median its 10-year median of 0.30)
GF Value™: RM1.97 vs. price of RM1.84 (6.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 147.1% above the Semiconductors median (#663 of 910)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0233 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pekat Group Bhd is engaged in investment holding activities: The company operates in solar photovoltaic systems, including the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of on-grid and off-grid solar power plants. It also provides earthing and lightning protection systems, alongside the distribution of electrical products such as solar PV components, surge protection devices, and aviation warning lights. Additionally, the company undertakes manufacturing, engineering, and project activities for the power generation, transmission, and distribution sector. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Solar division that is Design, supply and installation of on-grid and off-grid solar photovoltaic systems and power plants.
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