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Colform Group BhdXKLS:0341 19 Debt-to-Equity is 0.04 as of Jun. 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 0.05. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0341 with a GF Score™ of 19/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 548 Steel companies, Colform Group Bhd ranks better than 91.97% 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 Colform Group Bhd's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0341'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.04 Med: 0.05 Max: 0.23
Current: 0.04
During the past 5 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Colform Group Bhd was 0.23. The lowest was 0.04. And the median was 0.05.
XKLS:0341's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 91.97% of 548
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.405
vs XKLS:0341: 0.04
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.
Colform Group Bhd Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Colform Group Bhd Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Colform 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:0341 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Colform 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.
Colform Group Bhd Debt-to-Equity vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Colform Group Bhd's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Colform 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.
Colform Group Bhd (XKLS:0341) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.04 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Colform Group Bhd and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 0.05. Over the past decade, Colform Group Bhd's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.04 to 0.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Colform Group Bhd ranks #44 out of 548 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 8%.
Is Colform Group Bhd's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Colform Group Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.04 is 20% below median its 10-year median of 0.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.04 to a high of 0.23. The Steel industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Colform Group Bhd's value of 0.04 is 90.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Colform Group Bhd ranks #44 out of 548 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Colform Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 19/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Colform Group Bhd's Debt-to-Equity compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Colform Group Bhd ranks #44 out of 548 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Colform Group Bhd in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Colform Group Bhd's value of 0.04 is 90.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Colform Group Bhd's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.04 to 0.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.05 vs. the industry median of 0.41, Colform 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 Steel company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Steel companies is 0.41, based on 548 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. Colform Group Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.04 is 90.1% 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 Colform Group Bhd and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Colform Group Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.04, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 0.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Colform Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Colform Group Bhd (XKLS:0341) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 0.04. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.04, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 0.05 and 90.1% below the Steel industry median of 0.41. Colform Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 19/100 with 3 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 Colform Group Bhd (XKLS:0341), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.04 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.
Colform Group Bhd is an integrated steel solutions provider in Malaysia, specializing in the manufacturing, processing and trading of downstream steel products and building materials. The group also offers supply and installation services as well as project management services for construction projects. It focuses on the production of structural, protective and decorative steel components, roofing sheets and accessories, purlins and battens, Industrialized Building System (IBS) steel framing systems and accessories. It is organized in three divisions: Manufacturing and Processing Division, Trading Division, and Supply, Installation and Project Management Services Division. It operates in single segment of the manufacturing of slitted steel sheets in Malaysia.
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