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WTEC Group BhdXKLS:0352 22 Debt-to-Equity is 0.03 as of Mar. 2026, which is 63% below its 10-year median of 0.08. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0352 with a GF Score™ of 22/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,419 Chemicals companies, WTEC Group Bhd ranks better than 91.4% 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 WTEC Group Bhd's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0352'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.03 Med: 0.08 Max: 0.2
Current: 0.03
During the past 5 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of WTEC Group Bhd was 0.20. The lowest was 0.03. And the median was 0.08.
XKLS:0352's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 91.4% of 1419
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 0.35
vs XKLS:0352: 0.03
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.
WTEC Group Bhd Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
WTEC Group Bhd Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for WTEC 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.
For the Chemicals subindustry, WTEC 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.
WTEC Group Bhd Debt-to-Equity vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, WTEC Group Bhd's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where WTEC 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.
WTEC Group Bhd (XKLS:0352) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.03 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on WTEC Group Bhd and its competitors. This is 63% below median its historical median of 0.08. Over the past decade, WTEC Group Bhd's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.03 to 0.20. According to the industry distribution chart, WTEC Group Bhd ranks #122 out of 1419 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 8.6%.
Is WTEC Group Bhd's Debt-to-Equity too high?
WTEC Group Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.03 is 63% below median its 10-year median of 0.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.03 to a high of 0.20. The Chemicals industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.35. WTEC Group Bhd's value of 0.03 is 91.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, WTEC Group Bhd ranks #122 out of 1419 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, WTEC Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 22/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does WTEC Group Bhd's Debt-to-Equity compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, WTEC Group Bhd ranks #122 out of 1419 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places WTEC Group Bhd in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.35. WTEC Group Bhd's value of 0.03 is 91.4% below this benchmark. Historically, WTEC Group Bhd's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.03 to 0.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.08 vs. the industry median of 0.35, WTEC 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 Chemicals company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Chemicals companies is 0.35, based on 1,419 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. WTEC Group Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.03 is 91.4% 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 WTEC Group Bhd and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. WTEC Group Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.03, which is 63% below median its own 10-year median of 0.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is WTEC Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
WTEC Group Bhd (XKLS:0352) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 0.03. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.03, which is 63% below median its 10-year median of 0.08 and 91.4% below the Chemicals industry median of 0.35. WTEC Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 22/100 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 WTEC Group Bhd (XKLS:0352), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.03 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.
WTEC Group Bhd is principally involved in the manufacturing and trading of foam and non-foam products and has its principal place of business in Malaysia. The manufacturing of foam products involves producing semi-finished and finished products using mainly PU and to a lesser extent PE, NBR, PVC, and EVA foam. The types of foam products: - foam-backed laminates used for a wide variety of applications; - parts for the automotive industry; - parts for the electrical and electronics industry; - construction materials; - medical and personal protective equipment parts; and - others such as protective packaging, cleaning sponges, and foam profiles. The types of non-foam products It manufactures are mainly non-woven fabric parts for the automotive industry, such as padding used for armrests.
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