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Ecoscience International BhdXKLS:0255 32 Debt-to-Equity is 1.31 as of Mar. 2026, which is 70% above its 10-year median of 0.77. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0255 with a GF Score™ of 32/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.27 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,617 Construction companies, Ecoscience International Bhd ranks worse than 82.68% 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 Ecoscience International Bhd's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0255'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.62 Med: 0.77 Max: 1.63
Current: 1.31
During the past 8 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Ecoscience International Bhd was 1.63. The lowest was 0.62. And the median was 0.77.
XKLS:0255's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 82.68% of 1617
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 0.4
vs XKLS:0255: 1.31
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.
Ecoscience International Bhd Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Ecoscience International 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:0255 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Ecoscience International 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.
Ecoscience International Bhd Debt-to-Equity vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Ecoscience International Bhd's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ecoscience International 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.
Ecoscience International Bhd (XKLS:0255) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.31 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Ecoscience International Bhd and its competitors. This is 70% above median its historical median of 0.77. Over the past decade, Ecoscience International Bhd's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.62 to 1.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Ecoscience International Bhd ranks #1337 out of 1617 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 82.7%.
Is Ecoscience International Bhd's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Ecoscience International Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.31 is 70% above median its 10-year median of 0.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.62 to a high of 1.63. The Construction industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.40. Ecoscience International Bhd's value of 1.31 is 227.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ecoscience International Bhd ranks #1337 out of 1617 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ecoscience International Bhd has a GF Score™ of 32/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ecoscience International Bhd's Debt-to-Equity compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Ecoscience International Bhd ranks #1337 out of 1617 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Ecoscience International Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.40. Ecoscience International Bhd's value of 1.31 is 227.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Ecoscience International Bhd's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.62 to 1.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.77 vs. the industry median of 0.40, Ecoscience International 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 Construction company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Construction companies is 0.40, based on 1,617 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. Ecoscience International Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.31 is 227.5% 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 Ecoscience International 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. Ecoscience International Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.31, which is 70% above median its own 10-year median of 0.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ecoscience International Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ecoscience International Bhd (XKLS:0255) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.27, compared to a current price of RM0.11 — trading 61.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.31, which is 70% above median its 10-year median of 0.77 and 227.5% above the Construction industry median of 0.40. Ecoscience International Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 32/100 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 Ecoscience International Bhd (XKLS:0255), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.31 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 Ecoscience International Bhd (XKLS:0255) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ecoscience International Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.11 is trading 61.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.27.
GuruFocus considers Ecoscience International Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0255:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.31 (70% above median its 10-year median of 0.77)
GF Value™: RM0.27 vs. price of RM0.11 (61.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 227.5% above the Construction median (#1337 of 1617)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0255 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ecoscience International Bhd is a one-stop solution provider for the construction of palm oil mills and supporting facilities, and the fabrication of equipment. The core activities of the company are the construction of plants, which are mainly palm oil mills and facilities, supported by in-house fabrication of equipment. Other complementary activities include the supply of materials and equipment, spare parts, and the provision of maintenance services. The company's reportable segments are as follows which includes Construction of Plants and Facilities Segment, Fabrication of Equipment Segment, Supply of Materials and Equipment, and Others. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Construction of Plants and Facilities Segment in the Malaysia region itself.
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