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Northeast Group BhdXKLS:0325 -1.75%24 Debt-to-Equity is 0.05 as of Mar. 2026, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 0.07. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0325 with a GF Score™ of 24/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,224 Hardware companies, Northeast Group Bhd ranks better than 83.41% 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 Northeast Group Bhd's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0325'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.05 Med: 0.07 Max: 0.28
Current: 0.05
During the past 5 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Northeast Group Bhd was 0.28. The lowest was 0.05. And the median was 0.07.
XKLS:0325's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 83.41% of 2224
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 0.28
vs XKLS:0325: 0.05
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.
Northeast Group Bhd Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Northeast Group Bhd Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Northeast 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:0325 vs APH, GLW, TEL: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Northeast 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.
Northeast Group Bhd Debt-to-Equity vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Northeast Group Bhd's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Northeast 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.
Northeast Group Bhd (XKLS:0325) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.05 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Northeast Group Bhd and its competitors. This is 29% below median its historical median of 0.07. Over the past decade, Northeast Group Bhd's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.05 to 0.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Northeast Group Bhd ranks #369 out of 2224 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 16.6%.
Is Northeast Group Bhd's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Northeast Group Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.05 is 29% below median its 10-year median of 0.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.05 to a high of 0.28. The Hardware industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28. Northeast Group Bhd's value of 0.05 is 82.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Northeast Group Bhd ranks #369 out of 2224 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Northeast Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 24/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Northeast Group Bhd's Debt-to-Equity compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Northeast Group Bhd ranks #369 out of 2224 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Northeast Group Bhd in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28. Northeast Group Bhd's value of 0.05 is 82.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Northeast Group Bhd's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.05 to 0.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.07 vs. the industry median of 0.28, Northeast 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 Hardware company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Hardware companies is 0.28, based on 2,224 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. Northeast Group Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.05 is 82.1% 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 Northeast Group Bhd and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Northeast Group Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.05, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 0.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Northeast Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Northeast Group Bhd (XKLS:0325) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 0.05. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.05, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 0.07 and 82.1% below the Hardware industry median of 0.28. Northeast Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 24/100 with 4 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 Northeast Group Bhd (XKLS:0325), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.05 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.
Northeast Group Bhd is an investment holding company. The company, along with its subsidiaries, is principally engaged in the manufacturing of precision engineering components. It also provides related services including Surface Finishing, Sheet Metal Fabrication and Mechanical Sub-Assembly. The company serves various industries, including photonics, electrical and electronics (E&E), semiconductor, telecommunication, and optoelectronics. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from Malaysia, and the rest from North America, Europe, Other Asian countries, Oceania and South America.
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