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KGW GROUP BhdXKLS:0282 Debt-to-Equity is 0.15 as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 0.18. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 907 Transportation companies, KGW GROUP Bhd ranks better than 80.49% 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 KGW GROUP Bhd's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0282'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.14 Med: 0.18 Max: 1.16
Current: 0.15
During the past 7 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of KGW GROUP Bhd was 1.16. The lowest was 0.14. And the median was 0.18.
XKLS:0282's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 80.49% of 907
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 0.53
vs XKLS:0282: 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.
KGW GROUP Bhd Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
KGW GROUP Bhd Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for KGW 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:0282 vs UPS, FDX, JBHT: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, KGW 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.
KGW GROUP Bhd Debt-to-Equity vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, KGW GROUP Bhd's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KGW 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.
KGW GROUP Bhd (XKLS:0282) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.15 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on KGW GROUP Bhd and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 0.18. Over the past decade, KGW GROUP Bhd's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.14 to 1.16. According to the industry distribution chart, KGW GROUP Bhd ranks #177 out of 907 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 19.5%.
Is KGW GROUP Bhd's Debt-to-Equity too high?
KGW GROUP Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.15 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 0.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.14 to a high of 1.16. The Transportation industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.53. KGW GROUP Bhd's value of 0.15 is 71.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KGW GROUP Bhd ranks #177 out of 907 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does KGW GROUP Bhd's Debt-to-Equity compare to UPS and FDX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, KGW GROUP Bhd ranks #177 out of 907 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places KGW GROUP Bhd in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.53. KGW GROUP Bhd's value of 0.15 is 71.7% below this benchmark. Historically, KGW GROUP Bhd's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.14 to 1.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.18 vs. the industry median of 0.53, KGW GROUP 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 Transportation company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Transportation companies is 0.53, based on 907 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. KGW GROUP Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.15 is 71.7% 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 KGW GROUP Bhd and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KGW GROUP Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.15, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 0.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KGW GROUP Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KGW GROUP Bhd (XKLS:0282) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.12, compared to a current price of RM0.10 — trading 20.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.15, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 0.18 and 71.7% below the Transportation industry median of 0.53. 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 KGW GROUP Bhd (XKLS:0282), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.15 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.
KGW GROUP Bhd is an investment holding company. Through its subsidiaries, the company is involved in the provision of logistics services (ocean freight services, air freight services and freight forwarding services) and warehousing and distribution of healthcare-related products and devices. The operating segments of the company are Logistics services provider segment engaged in Provision of ocean and air freight services, freight forwarding services, haulage services and other supporting services; Warehousing and distribution segment engaged in providing services for healthcare-related products and devices; and Investment holding segment. The company derives maximum revenue from Logistics services provider segment.
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