Iskandar Waterfront City Bhd (XKLS:1589) Debt-to-Equity: 0.15 (As of Mar. 2026) — 32% Below Median

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XKLS:1589 Iskandar Waterfront City Bhd XKLS:1589
18 GF Score
Price RM0.24
GF Value RM0.18
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Iskandar Waterfront City Bhd Debt-to-Equity?

Iskandar Waterfront City Bhd XKLS:1589 -2.04% 18 Debt-to-Equity is 0.15 as of Mar. 2026, which is 32% below its 10-year median of 0.22. GuruFocus rates XKLS:1589 with a GF Score™ of 18/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.18 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,545 Real Estate companies, Iskandar Waterfront City Bhd ranks better than 82.2% on this metric.

Iskandar Waterfront City Bhd's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM106.06 Mil. Iskandar Waterfront City Bhd's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM0.86 Mil. Iskandar Waterfront City Bhd's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM696.93 Mil. Iskandar Waterfront City Bhd's debt to equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.15.

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 Iskandar Waterfront City Bhd's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:

XKLS:1589' s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.14   Med: 0.22   Max: 0.33
Current: 0.15

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Iskandar Waterfront City Bhd was 0.33. The lowest was 0.14. And the median was 0.22.

XKLS:1589's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than
82.2% of 1545 companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 0.75 vs XKLS:1589: 0.15

Iskandar Waterfront City Bhd  (XKLS:1589) Debt-to-Equity Explanation

In the calculation of Debt to Equity, we use the total of Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation divided by Total Stockholders Equity. In some calculations, Total Liabilities is used to for calculation.


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Iskandar Waterfront City Bhd Debt-to-Equity Related Terms


Iskandar Waterfront City Bhd Debt-to-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Iskandar Waterfront City 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.

Iskandar Waterfront City Bhd Debt-to-Equity Chart

Iskandar Waterfront City Bhd Annual Data
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Debt-to-Equity
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Iskandar Waterfront City Bhd Quarterly Data
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Iskandar Waterfront City Bhd Debt-to-Equity Competitor Comparison

For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, Iskandar Waterfront City 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.


Iskandar Waterfront City Bhd Debt-to-Equity vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Iskandar Waterfront City Bhd's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Iskandar Waterfront City Bhd's Debt-to-Equity falls into.


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Iskandar Waterfront City Bhd Debt-to-Equity Calculation

Debt to Equity measures the financial leverage a company has.

Iskandar Waterfront City Bhd's Debt to Equity Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Iskandar Waterfront City Bhd's Debt to Equity Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-Equity →
What does a Debt-to-Equity of 0.15 mean?
Iskandar Waterfront City Bhd (XKLS:1589) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.15 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Iskandar Waterfront City Bhd and its competitors. This is 32% below median its historical median of 0.22. Over the past decade, Iskandar Waterfront City Bhd's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.14 to 0.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Iskandar Waterfront City Bhd ranks #275 out of 1545 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 17.8%.
Is Iskandar Waterfront City Bhd's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Iskandar Waterfront City Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.15 is 32% below median its 10-year median of 0.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.14 to a high of 0.33. The Real Estate industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.75. Iskandar Waterfront City Bhd's value of 0.15 is 80% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Iskandar Waterfront City Bhd ranks #275 out of 1545 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Iskandar Waterfront City Bhd has a GF Score™ of 18/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Iskandar Waterfront City Bhd's Debt-to-Equity compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Iskandar Waterfront City Bhd ranks #275 out of 1545 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Iskandar Waterfront City Bhd in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.75. Iskandar Waterfront City Bhd's value of 0.15 is 80% below this benchmark. Historically, Iskandar Waterfront City Bhd's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.14 to 0.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.22 vs. the industry median of 0.75, Iskandar Waterfront City 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 0.75, based on 1,545 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. Iskandar Waterfront City Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.15 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 Iskandar Waterfront City Bhd and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Iskandar Waterfront City Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.15, which is 32% below median its own 10-year median of 0.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Iskandar Waterfront City Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Iskandar Waterfront City Bhd (XKLS:1589) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.18, compared to a current price of RM0.24 — trading 33.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.15, which is 32% below median its 10-year median of 0.22 and 80% below the Real Estate industry median of 0.75. Iskandar Waterfront City Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 18/100 with 5 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 Iskandar Waterfront City Bhd (XKLS:1589), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.15 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 Iskandar Waterfront City Bhd (XKLS:1589) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Iskandar Waterfront City Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM0.24 is trading 33.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.18. GuruFocus considers Iskandar Waterfront City Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:1589:

  • Debt-to-Equity: 0.15 (32% below median its 10-year median of 0.22)
  • GF Value™: RM0.18 vs. price of RM0.24 (33.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 18/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 80% below the Real Estate median (#275 of 1545)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:1589 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Iskandar Waterfront City Bhd Business Description

Address Jalan Skudai, Danga Bay, No. G08, Block 8, Johor Bahru, JHR, MYS, 80200
Iskandar Waterfront City Bhd is an investment holding company involved in property development, construction, property investment, and property management activities. The Group mainly focuses on landed township development products. Its reportable segments are Property Development, Construction, and Others. It generates majority of its revenue from the Property Development segment, which involves the development of residential and commercial properties. The Group operates predominantly in Malaysia.
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