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DRB-Hicom BhdXKLS:1619 -1.07%80 Debt-to-Equity is 0.87 as of Jun. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 0.87. GuruFocus rates XKLS:1619 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.30 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,222 Vehicles & Parts companies, DRB-Hicom Bhd ranks worse than 71.69% 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 DRB-Hicom Bhd's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:1619'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.67 Med: 0.87 Max: 1.57
Current: 0.87
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of DRB-Hicom Bhd was 1.57. The lowest was 0.67. And the median was 0.87.
XKLS:1619's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 71.69% of 1222
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 0.46
vs XKLS:1619: 0.87
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.
DRB-Hicom Bhd Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
DRB-Hicom Bhd Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for DRB-Hicom 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:1619 vs TSLA, GM, F: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, DRB-Hicom 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.
DRB-Hicom Bhd Debt-to-Equity vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, DRB-Hicom Bhd's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DRB-Hicom 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.
DRB-Hicom Bhd (XKLS:1619) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.87 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on DRB-Hicom Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.87. Over the past decade, DRB-Hicom Bhd's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.67 to 1.57. According to the industry distribution chart, DRB-Hicom Bhd ranks #876 out of 1222 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 71.7%.
Is DRB-Hicom Bhd's Debt-to-Equity too high?
DRB-Hicom Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.87 is near median its 10-year median of 0.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.67 to a high of 1.57. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. DRB-Hicom Bhd's value of 0.87 is 89.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DRB-Hicom Bhd ranks #876 out of 1222 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, DRB-Hicom Bhd has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DRB-Hicom Bhd's Debt-to-Equity compare to TSLA and GM?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, DRB-Hicom Bhd ranks #876 out of 1222 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places DRB-Hicom Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. DRB-Hicom Bhd's value of 0.87 is 89.1% above this benchmark. Historically, DRB-Hicom Bhd's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.67 to 1.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.87 vs. the industry median of 0.46, DRB-Hicom Bhd has consistently been above 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Vehicles & Parts companies is 0.46, based on 1,222 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. DRB-Hicom Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.87 is 89.1% above 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 DRB-Hicom Bhd and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DRB-Hicom Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.87, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DRB-Hicom Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DRB-Hicom Bhd (XKLS:1619) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.30, compared to a current price of RM0.93 — trading 28.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.87, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.87 and 89.1% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 0.46. DRB-Hicom Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 DRB-Hicom Bhd (XKLS:1619), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.87 as of Jun. 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 DRB-Hicom Bhd (XKLS:1619) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DRB-Hicom Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.93 is trading 28.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.30.
GuruFocus considers DRB-Hicom Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:1619:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.87 (near median its 10-year median of 0.87)
GF Value™: RM1.30 vs. price of RM0.93 (28.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 89.1% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#876 of 1222)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:1619 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
DRB-Hicom Bhd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, the company operates in the following reportable segments: Automotive, Aerospace and Defence, Postal, Banking, Services, and Properties. It generates maximum revenue from the Automotive segment, which is engaged in manufacturing, assembly, vehicle importation, pre-delivery inspection, vehicle leasing, distribution and sale of motor vehicles, motorcycles, and related spare parts and services. Geographically, the company generates a majority of its revenue from its operations within Malaysia, and also has a presence in other markets.
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