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Meta Bright Group BhdXKLS:2097 38 Debt-to-Equity is 0.50 as of Mar. 2026, which is 47% above its 10-year median of 0.34. GuruFocus rates XKLS:2097 with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.26 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 722 Travel & Leisure companies, Meta Bright Group Bhd ranks worse than 53.88% 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 Meta Bright Group Bhd's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:2097'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.11 Med: 0.34 Max: 0.76
Current: 0.5
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Meta Bright Group Bhd was 0.76. The lowest was 0.11. And the median was 0.34.
XKLS:2097's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 53.88% of 722
companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 0.43
vs XKLS:2097: 0.50
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.
Meta Bright Group Bhd Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Meta Bright Group Bhd Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Meta Bright Group 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:2097 vs MAR, HLT, H: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Lodging subindustry, Meta Bright 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.
Meta Bright Group Bhd Debt-to-Equity vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Meta Bright Group Bhd's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Meta Bright 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.
Meta Bright Group Bhd (XKLS:2097) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.50 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Meta Bright Group Bhd and its competitors. This is 47% above median its historical median of 0.34. Over the past decade, Meta Bright Group Bhd's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.11 to 0.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Meta Bright Group Bhd ranks #389 out of 722 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 53.9%.
Is Meta Bright Group Bhd's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Meta Bright Group Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.50 is 47% above median its 10-year median of 0.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.11 to a high of 0.76. The Travel & Leisure industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.43. Meta Bright Group Bhd's value of 0.50 is 16.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Meta Bright Group Bhd ranks #389 out of 722 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Meta Bright Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Meta Bright Group Bhd's Debt-to-Equity compare to MAR and HLT?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Meta Bright Group Bhd ranks #389 out of 722 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Meta Bright Group Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.43. Meta Bright Group Bhd's value of 0.50 is 16.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Meta Bright Group Bhd's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.11 to 0.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.34 vs. the industry median of 0.43, Meta Bright Group 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 Travel & Leisure company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Travel & Leisure companies is 0.43, based on 722 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. Meta Bright Group Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.50 is 16.3% 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 Meta Bright Group Bhd and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Meta Bright Group Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.50, which is 47% above median its own 10-year median of 0.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Meta Bright Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meta Bright Group Bhd (XKLS:2097) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.26, compared to a current price of RM0.14 — trading 46.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.50, which is 47% above median its 10-year median of 0.34 and 16.3% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 0.43. Meta Bright Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 6 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 Meta Bright Group Bhd (XKLS:2097), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.50 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 Meta Bright Group Bhd (XKLS:2097) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meta Bright Group Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.14 is trading 46.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.26.
GuruFocus considers Meta Bright Group Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:2097:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.50 (47% above median its 10-year median of 0.34)
GF Value™: RM0.26 vs. price of RM0.14 (46.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 16.3% above the Travel & Leisure median (#389 of 722)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:2097 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Meta Bright Group Bhd is a Malaysia-based investment holding company. The business activity of the firm is operated in Investment holding; Leasing and financing; Hospitality; Investment properties; Property development; Building materials and related services; and Energy divisions. It generates maximum revenue from the Building materials and related services segment which is involved in manufacturing and supplying ready-mixed concrete, quarry products, cement, and other building materials. Geographically, the company derives its maximum revenue from Malaysia and the rest from Australia.
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