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West River BhdXKLS:0353 40 Debt-to-Equity is 0.08 as of Mar. 2026, which is 73% below its 10-year median of 0.30. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0353 with a GF Score™ of 40/100. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,617 Construction companies, West River Bhd ranks better than 82.56% 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 West River Bhd's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0353'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.07 Med: 0.3 Max: 0.98
Current: 0.08
During the past 6 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of West River Bhd was 0.98. The lowest was 0.07. And the median was 0.30.
XKLS:0353's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 82.56% of 1617
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 0.4
vs XKLS:0353: 0.08
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.
West River Bhd Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
West River Bhd Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for West River 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:0353 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, West River 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.
West River Bhd Debt-to-Equity vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, West River Bhd's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where West River 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.
West River Bhd (XKLS:0353) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.08 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on West River Bhd and its competitors. This is 73% below median its historical median of 0.30. Over the past decade, West River Bhd's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.07 to 0.98. According to the industry distribution chart, West River Bhd ranks #282 out of 1617 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 17.4%.
Is West River Bhd's Debt-to-Equity too high?
West River Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.08 is 73% below median its 10-year median of 0.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.07 to a high of 0.98. The Construction industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.40. West River Bhd's value of 0.08 is 80% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, West River Bhd ranks #282 out of 1617 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, West River Bhd has a GF Score™ of 40/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does West River Bhd's Debt-to-Equity compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, West River Bhd ranks #282 out of 1617 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places West River Bhd in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.40. West River Bhd's value of 0.08 is 80% below this benchmark. Historically, West River Bhd's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.07 to 0.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.30 vs. the industry median of 0.40, West River 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 Construction company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Construction companies is 0.40, based on 1,617 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. West River Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.08 is 80% 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 West River Bhd and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. West River Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.08, which is 73% below median its own 10-year median of 0.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is West River Bhd stock overvalued right now?
West River Bhd (XKLS:0353) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 0.08. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.08, which is 73% below median its 10-year median of 0.30 and 80% below the Construction industry median of 0.40. West River Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 7 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 West River Bhd (XKLS:0353), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.08 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.
West River Bhd is an M&E engineering services provider and it is principally involved in the Provision of integrated engineering solutions, including air conditioning and mechanical ventilation (ACMV) systems, electrical systems, fire protection systems, plumbing and sanitary systems, and security systems. It also manufactures electrical panels and distribution boards, to support its M&E engineering services projects and sale to third parties. The company principally operates in Malaysia. Its services involve projects in the private sector, such as the development or redevelopment of high-rise residential properties, mixed-use properties, commercial buildings and industrial buildings.
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