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Unitrade Industries BhdXKLS:0247 +4.35%50 Debt-to-Equity is 1.67 as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 1.72. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0247 with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.26 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 148 Industrial Distribution companies, Unitrade Industries Bhd ranks worse than 94.59% 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 Unitrade Industries Bhd's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0247'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.47 Med: 1.72 Max: 2.31
Current: 1.67
During the past 8 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Unitrade Industries Bhd was 2.31. The lowest was 1.47. And the median was 1.72.
XKLS:0247's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 94.59% of 148
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 0.5
vs XKLS:0247: 1.67
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.
Unitrade Industries Bhd Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Unitrade Industries 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:0247 vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Unitrade Industries 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.
Unitrade Industries Bhd Debt-to-Equity vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Unitrade Industries Bhd's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Unitrade Industries 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.
Unitrade Industries Bhd (XKLS:0247) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.67 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Unitrade Industries Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.72. Over the past decade, Unitrade Industries Bhd's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.47 to 2.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Unitrade Industries Bhd ranks #140 out of 148 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 94.6%.
Is Unitrade Industries Bhd's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Unitrade Industries Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.67 is near median its 10-year median of 1.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.47 to a high of 2.31. The Industrial Distribution industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.50. Unitrade Industries Bhd's value of 1.67 is 234% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Unitrade Industries Bhd ranks #140 out of 148 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Unitrade Industries Bhd has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Unitrade Industries Bhd's Debt-to-Equity compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Unitrade Industries Bhd ranks #140 out of 148 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Unitrade Industries Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.50. Unitrade Industries Bhd's value of 1.67 is 234% above this benchmark. Historically, Unitrade Industries Bhd's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.47 to 2.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.72 vs. the industry median of 0.50, Unitrade Industries 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Industrial Distribution companies is 0.50, based on 148 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. Unitrade Industries Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.67 is 234% 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 Unitrade Industries Bhd and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Unitrade Industries Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.67, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Unitrade Industries Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Unitrade Industries Bhd (XKLS:0247) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.26, compared to a current price of RM0.24 — trading 7.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.67, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.72 and 234% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 0.50. Unitrade Industries Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 8 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 Unitrade Industries Bhd (XKLS:0247), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.67 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 Unitrade Industries Bhd (XKLS:0247) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Unitrade Industries Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.24 is trading 7.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.26.
GuruFocus considers Unitrade Industries Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0247:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.67 (near median its 10-year median of 1.72)
GF Value™: RM0.26 vs. price of RM0.24 (7.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 234% above the Industrial Distribution median (#140 of 148)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0247 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Unitrade Industries Bhd is a supplier and distributor of construction materials including pipe fittings and valves. The segments of the company are the Wholesale and distribution of building materials for mechanical and engineering (M&E) works comprising pipes, valves, fittings, and accessories, and civil works comprising reinforcement steel, structural steel, and other building material; Metal recycling; Manufacturing and sale of pre-insulated pipes; Rental of temporary structural support equipment and Others. The company earns the maximum of its revenue from the Wholesale and distribution segment. The Group operates in Malaysia.
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