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Guocoland Malaysia BhdXKLS:1503 33 Debt-to-Equity is 0.41 as of Mar. 2026, which is 39% below its 10-year median of 0.67. GuruFocus rates XKLS:1503 with a GF Score™ of 33/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.88 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 13 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,544 Real Estate companies, Guocoland Malaysia Bhd ranks better than 65.74% 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 Guocoland Malaysia Bhd's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:1503'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.34 Med: 0.67 Max: 1.07
Current: 0.41
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Guocoland Malaysia Bhd was 1.07. The lowest was 0.34. And the median was 0.67.
XKLS:1503's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 65.74% of 1544
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 0.73
vs XKLS:1503: 0.41
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.
Guocoland Malaysia Bhd Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Guocoland Malaysia Bhd Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Guocoland Malaysia 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.
Guocoland Malaysia Bhd Debt-to-Equity Competitor Comparison
For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, Guocoland Malaysia 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.
Guocoland Malaysia Bhd Debt-to-Equity vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Guocoland Malaysia Bhd's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Guocoland Malaysia 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.
Guocoland Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:1503) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.41 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Guocoland Malaysia Bhd and its competitors. This is 39% below median its historical median of 0.67. Over the past decade, Guocoland Malaysia Bhd's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.34 to 1.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Guocoland Malaysia Bhd ranks #529 out of 1544 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 34.3%.
Is Guocoland Malaysia Bhd's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Guocoland Malaysia Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.41 is 39% below median its 10-year median of 0.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.34 to a high of 1.07. The Real Estate industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.73. Guocoland Malaysia Bhd's value of 0.41 is 43.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Guocoland Malaysia Bhd ranks #529 out of 1544 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Guocoland Malaysia Bhd has a GF Score™ of 33/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Guocoland Malaysia Bhd's Debt-to-Equity compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Guocoland Malaysia Bhd ranks #529 out of 1544 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Guocoland Malaysia Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.73. Guocoland Malaysia Bhd's value of 0.41 is 43.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Guocoland Malaysia Bhd's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.34 to 1.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.67 vs. the industry median of 0.73, Guocoland Malaysia 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 Real Estate company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Real Estate companies is 0.73, based on 1,544 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. Guocoland Malaysia Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.41 is 43.8% 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 Guocoland Malaysia Bhd and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Guocoland Malaysia Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.41, which is 39% below median its own 10-year median of 0.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Guocoland Malaysia Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Guocoland Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:1503) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.88, compared to a current price of RM1.10 — trading 25% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.41, which is 39% below median its 10-year median of 0.67 and 43.8% below the Real Estate industry median of 0.73. Guocoland Malaysia Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 with 13 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 Guocoland Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:1503), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.41 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.
Is Guocoland Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:1503) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Guocoland Malaysia Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM1.10 is trading 25% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.88.
GuruFocus considers Guocoland Malaysia Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:1503:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.41 (39% below median its 10-year median of 0.67)
GF Value™: RM0.88 vs. price of RM1.10 (25% above fair value)
Industry Position: 43.8% below the Real Estate median (#529 of 1544)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:1503 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Guocoland Malaysia Bhd is an investment holding company. It is engaged in the development of residential properties and commercial properties for sale. The company's business segments are Property development of residential properties and commercial properties for sale; Property investments in residential and commercial properties and investment in Real Estate Investment Trusts; Hotels management and operations; and Plantation operation of oil palm estates and sale of fresh fruit bunches. It generates maximum revenue from the Property development segment. It has operations only in Malaysia.
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