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Genting Plantations BhdXKLS:2291 -0.35%70 Debt-to-Equity is 0.55 as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 0.53. GuruFocus rates XKLS:2291 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of RM5.93 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,747 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Genting Plantations Bhd ranks worse than 58.5% 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 Genting Plantations Bhd's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:2291'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.39 Med: 0.53 Max: 0.74
Current: 0.55
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Genting Plantations Bhd was 0.74. The lowest was 0.39. And the median was 0.53.
XKLS:2291's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 58.5% of 1747
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.41
vs XKLS:2291: 0.55
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.
Genting Plantations Bhd Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Genting Plantations Bhd Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
* 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:2291 vs ADM, BG, TSN: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, Genting Plantations 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.
Genting Plantations Bhd Debt-to-Equity vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Genting Plantations Bhd's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Genting Plantations 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.
Genting Plantations Bhd (XKLS:2291) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.55 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Genting Plantations Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.53. Over the past decade, Genting Plantations Bhd's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.39 to 0.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Genting Plantations Bhd ranks #1022 out of 1747 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 58.5%.
Is Genting Plantations Bhd's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Genting Plantations Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.55 is near median its 10-year median of 0.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.39 to a high of 0.74. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Genting Plantations Bhd's value of 0.55 is 34.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Genting Plantations Bhd ranks #1022 out of 1747 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Genting Plantations Bhd has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Genting Plantations Bhd's Debt-to-Equity compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Genting Plantations Bhd ranks #1022 out of 1747 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Genting Plantations Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Genting Plantations Bhd's value of 0.55 is 34.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Genting Plantations Bhd's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.39 to 0.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.53 vs. the industry median of 0.41, Genting Plantations 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.41, based on 1,747 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. Genting Plantations Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.55 is 34.1% 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 Genting Plantations Bhd and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Genting Plantations Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.55, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Genting Plantations Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Genting Plantations Bhd (XKLS:2291) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM5.93, compared to a current price of RM5.64 — trading 4.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.55, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.53 and 34.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.41. Genting Plantations Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Genting Plantations Bhd (XKLS:2291), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.55 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 Genting Plantations Bhd (XKLS:2291) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Genting Plantations Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM5.64 is trading 4.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM5.93.
GuruFocus considers Genting Plantations Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:2291:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.55 (near median its 10-year median of 0.53)
GF Value™: RM5.93 vs. price of RM5.64 (4.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 34.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1022 of 1747)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:2291 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Genting Plantations Bhd is engaged in the oil palm plantation business. It operates in five segments: Plantation, which includes upstream activities relating to oil palm plantations in Malaysia and Indonesia; Property segment includes activities relating to property development and property investment; AgTech segment is into genomics research and development; Downstream Manufacturing segment related to manufacturing and sale of palm oil derivative products; and Others. It derives maximum revenue from Plantation segment. Geographically, it operates in two segments, namely Malaysia and Indonesia, of which the vast majority of its revenue comes from Malaysia.
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