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EPB Group BhdXKLS:0317 +2.33%44 Debt-to-Equity is 0.09 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 0.09. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0317 with a GF Score™ of 44/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,690 Industrial Products companies, EPB Group Bhd ranks better than 75.87% 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 EPB Group Bhd's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0317'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.02 Med: 0.09 Max: 0.24
Current: 0.09
During the past 6 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of EPB Group Bhd was 0.24. The lowest was 0.02. And the median was 0.09.
XKLS:0317's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 75.87% of 2690
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 0.29
vs XKLS:0317: 0.09
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.
EPB Group Bhd Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
EPB Group Bhd Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for EPB 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:0317 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, EPB 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.
EPB Group Bhd Debt-to-Equity vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, EPB Group Bhd's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where EPB 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.
EPB Group Bhd (XKLS:0317) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.09 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on EPB Group Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.09. Over the past decade, EPB Group Bhd's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.02 to 0.24. According to the industry distribution chart, EPB Group Bhd ranks #649 out of 2690 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 24.1%.
Is EPB Group Bhd's Debt-to-Equity too high?
EPB Group Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.09 is near median its 10-year median of 0.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 0.24. The Industrial Products industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.29. EPB Group Bhd's value of 0.09 is 69% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, EPB Group Bhd ranks #649 out of 2690 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, EPB Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 44/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does EPB Group Bhd's Debt-to-Equity compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, EPB Group Bhd ranks #649 out of 2690 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places EPB Group Bhd in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.29. EPB Group Bhd's value of 0.09 is 69% below this benchmark. Historically, EPB Group Bhd's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.02 to 0.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.09 vs. the industry median of 0.29, EPB 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Industrial Products companies is 0.29, based on 2,690 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. EPB Group Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.09 is 69% 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 EPB Group Bhd and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. EPB Group Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.09, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is EPB Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
EPB Group Bhd (XKLS:0317) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 0.09. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.09, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.09 and 69% below the Industrial Products industry median of 0.29. EPB Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 5 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 EPB Group Bhd (XKLS:0317), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.09 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.
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EPB Group Bhd is a one-stop provider of food processing and packaging machinery solutions. It is involved in the design, customisation, fabrication, integration, and automation of production lines for food manufacturing and processing companies, based on customers' needs. Also involved in the trading of cellulose casings, as well as the manufacturing and trading of flexible packaging materials.
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