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United Plantation BhdXKLS:2089 -1.26%77 Debt-to-Equity is 0.03 as of Jun. 2026, which is 200% above its 10-year median of 0.01. GuruFocus rates XKLS:2089 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of RM25.74 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,746 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, United Plantation Bhd ranks better than 92.61% 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 United Plantation Bhd's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:2089'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0 Med: 0.01 Max: 0.13
Current: 0.03
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of United Plantation Bhd was 0.13. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.01.
XKLS:2089's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 92.61% of 1746
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.42
vs XKLS:2089: 0.03
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.
United Plantation Bhd Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
United Plantation Bhd Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for United Plantation 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:2089 vs ADM, BG, TSN: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, United Plantation 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.
United Plantation Bhd Debt-to-Equity vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, United Plantation Bhd's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where United Plantation 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.
United Plantation Bhd (XKLS:2089) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.03 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on United Plantation Bhd and its competitors. This is 200% above median its historical median of 0.01. According to the industry distribution chart, United Plantation Bhd ranks #129 out of 1746 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 7.4%.
Is United Plantation Bhd's Debt-to-Equity too high?
United Plantation Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.03 is 200% above median its 10-year median of 0.01. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.42. United Plantation Bhd's value of 0.03 is 92.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, United Plantation Bhd ranks #129 out of 1746 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, United Plantation Bhd has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Plantation Bhd's Debt-to-Equity compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, United Plantation Bhd ranks #129 out of 1746 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places United Plantation Bhd in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.42. United Plantation Bhd's value of 0.03 is 92.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.01 vs. the industry median of 0.42, United Plantation 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.42, based on 1,746 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. United Plantation Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.03 is 92.9% 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 United Plantation Bhd and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. United Plantation Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.03, which is 200% above median its own 10-year median of 0.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is United Plantation Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Plantation Bhd (XKLS:2089) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM25.74, compared to a current price of RM32.88 — trading 27.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.03, which is 200% above median its 10-year median of 0.01 and 92.9% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.42. United Plantation Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 3 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 United Plantation Bhd (XKLS:2089), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.03 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 United Plantation Bhd (XKLS:2089) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Plantation Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM32.88 is trading 27.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM25.74.
GuruFocus considers United Plantation Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:2089:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.03 (200% above median its 10-year median of 0.01)
GF Value™: RM25.74 vs. price of RM32.88 (27.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 92.9% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#129 of 1746)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:2089 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
United Plantation Bhd cultivates and processes palm oil, coconuts, and other plantation crops. Its subsidiaries process and manufacture palm oil until it is ready to be packaged and distributed to customers. It owns a light railway to transport products from palm trees to a handful of mills located on its property. End products produced by the company include cooking oils, ready-to-eat oils, soaps, and specialty fats. The company operates in three segments, which include the Plantations, Palm oil refining, and Other segments. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Palm Oil Refining segment.
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