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ASM Automation Group BhdXKLS:0362 -3.70%19 Debt-to-Equity is 0.04 as of Mar. 2026, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 0.08. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0362 with a GF Score™ of 19/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,685 Industrial Products companies, ASM Automation Group Bhd ranks better than 86.41% 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 ASM Automation Group Bhd's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0362'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.04 Med: 0.08 Max: 0.18
Current: 0.04
During the past 5 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of ASM Automation Group Bhd was 0.18. The lowest was 0.04. And the median was 0.08.
XKLS:0362's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 86.41% of 2685
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 0.28
vs XKLS:0362: 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.
ASM Automation Group Bhd Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
ASM Automation Group Bhd Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
* 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:0362 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, ASM Automation 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.
ASM Automation Group Bhd Debt-to-Equity vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, ASM Automation Group Bhd's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ASM Automation 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.
ASM Automation Group Bhd (XKLS:0362) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.04 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on ASM Automation Group Bhd and its competitors. This is 50% below median its historical median of 0.08. Over the past decade, ASM Automation Group Bhd's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.04 to 0.18. According to the industry distribution chart, ASM Automation Group Bhd ranks #365 out of 2685 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 13.6%.
Is ASM Automation Group Bhd's Debt-to-Equity too high?
ASM Automation Group Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.04 is 50% below median its 10-year median of 0.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.04 to a high of 0.18. The Industrial Products industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28. ASM Automation Group Bhd's value of 0.04 is 85.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ASM Automation Group Bhd ranks #365 out of 2685 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, ASM Automation Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 19/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ASM Automation Group Bhd's Debt-to-Equity compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, ASM Automation Group Bhd ranks #365 out of 2685 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places ASM Automation Group Bhd in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28. ASM Automation Group Bhd's value of 0.04 is 85.7% below this benchmark. Historically, ASM Automation Group Bhd's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.04 to 0.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.08 vs. the industry median of 0.28, ASM Automation 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 0.28, based on 2,685 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. ASM Automation Group Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.04 is 85.7% 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 ASM Automation Group Bhd and its competitors. For the Industrial Products 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. ASM Automation Group Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.04, which is 50% 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 ASM Automation Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
ASM Automation Group Bhd (XKLS:0362) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 0.04. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.04, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 0.08 and 85.7% below the Industrial Products industry median of 0.28. ASM Automation Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 19/100 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 ASM Automation Group Bhd (XKLS:0362), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.04 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.
ASM Automation Group Bhd is is principally involved in the provision of automation machinery solutions and complementary solutions, for the F&B manufacturing industry. It operates in two business segments: Automation machinery solutions and Complementary solutions. Automation machinery solutions segment designs, develops, fabricates, installs and commissions FOL processing solutions and EOL packaging solutions. Complementary solutions segment provides complementary solutions such as modification and upgrading services, maintenance services, and supply of spare parts and components for automation machinery solutions. Key revenue is generated from Automation machinery solutions.
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