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Edelteq Holdings BhdXKLS:0278 -6.58%76 Debt-to-Equity is 0.98 as of Jun. 2026, which is 791% above its 10-year median of 0.11. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0278 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of RM3.37 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 910 Semiconductors companies, Edelteq Holdings Bhd ranks worse than 85.16% 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 Edelteq Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0278'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.02 Med: 0.11 Max: 1.13
Current: 0.98
During the past 7 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Edelteq Holdings Bhd was 1.13. The lowest was 0.02. And the median was 0.11.
XKLS:0278's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 85.16% of 910
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 0.25
vs XKLS:0278: 0.98
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.
Edelteq Holdings Bhd Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Edelteq Holdings Bhd Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Edelteq 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:0278 vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, Edelteq 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.
Edelteq Holdings Bhd Debt-to-Equity vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Edelteq Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Edelteq 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.
Edelteq Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0278) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.98 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Edelteq Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 791% above median its historical median of 0.11. Over the past decade, Edelteq Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.02 to 1.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Edelteq Holdings Bhd ranks #775 out of 910 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 85.2%.
Is Edelteq Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Edelteq Holdings Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.98 is 791% above median its 10-year median of 0.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 1.13. The Semiconductors industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.25. Edelteq Holdings Bhd's value of 0.98 is 292% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Edelteq Holdings Bhd ranks #775 out of 910 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Edelteq Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Edelteq Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-Equity compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Edelteq Holdings Bhd ranks #775 out of 910 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Edelteq Holdings Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.25. Edelteq Holdings Bhd's value of 0.98 is 292% above this benchmark. Historically, Edelteq Holdings Bhd's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.02 to 1.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.11 vs. the industry median of 0.25, Edelteq Holdings 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 0.25, 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. Edelteq Holdings Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.98 is 292% 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 Edelteq Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Edelteq Holdings Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.98, which is 791% above median its own 10-year median of 0.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Edelteq Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Edelteq Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0278) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM3.37, compared to a current price of RM0.36 — trading 89.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.98, which is 791% above median its 10-year median of 0.11 and 292% above the Semiconductors industry median of 0.25. Edelteq Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 10 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 Edelteq Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0278), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.98 as of Jun. 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 Edelteq Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0278) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Edelteq Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.36 is trading 89.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM3.37.
GuruFocus considers Edelteq Holdings Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0278:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.98 (791% above median its 10-year median of 0.11)
GF Value™: RM3.37 vs. price of RM0.36 (89.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 292% above the Semiconductors median (#775 of 910)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0278 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Edelteq Holdings Bhd is an investment holding company and through its subsidiaries, it is principally involved in the provision of engineering support for IC assembly and test processes in the semiconductor industry. The company is a semiconductor manufacturing solutions provider. It operates in three segments: Semiconductor Consumables and Materials (SCM) that involves Design and assembly of IC burn-in boards and supply of PCB, supply and refurbishment of IC assembly and test consumables and trading of industrial material; Semiconductor Equipment and Automation (SEA) Design, development, assembly of ATE and factory automation; and Investment holding segment. SCM segment derives maximum revenue for the company. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from Singapore.
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