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CI Holdings BhdXKLS:2828 -0.85%81 Debt-to-Equity is 0.79 as of Mar. 2026, which is 30% below its 10-year median of 1.13. GuruFocus rates XKLS:2828 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of RM2.98 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,746 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, CI Holdings Bhd ranks worse than 70.45% 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 CI Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:2828'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.66 Med: 1.13 Max: 1.7
Current: 0.79
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of CI Holdings Bhd was 1.70. The lowest was 0.66. And the median was 1.13.
XKLS:2828's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 70.45% of 1746
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.42
vs XKLS:2828: 0.79
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.
CI Holdings Bhd Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
CI Holdings Bhd Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CI Holdings 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.
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, CI Holdings 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.
CI Holdings Bhd Debt-to-Equity vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, CI Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CI Holdings 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.
CI Holdings Bhd (XKLS:2828) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.79 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on CI Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 30% below median its historical median of 1.13. Over the past decade, CI Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.66 to 1.70. According to the industry distribution chart, CI Holdings Bhd ranks #1230 out of 1746 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 70.4%.
Is CI Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-Equity too high?
CI Holdings Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.79 is 30% below median its 10-year median of 1.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.66 to a high of 1.70. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.42. CI Holdings Bhd's value of 0.79 is 88.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CI Holdings Bhd ranks #1230 out of 1746 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, CI Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CI Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-Equity compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, CI Holdings Bhd ranks #1230 out of 1746 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places CI Holdings Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.42. CI Holdings Bhd's value of 0.79 is 88.1% above this benchmark. Historically, CI Holdings Bhd's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.66 to 1.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.13 vs. the industry median of 0.42, CI Holdings 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 0.42, 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. CI Holdings Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.79 is 88.1% 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 CI Holdings 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. CI Holdings Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.79, which is 30% below median its own 10-year median of 1.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CI Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CI Holdings Bhd (XKLS:2828) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM2.98, compared to a current price of RM2.33 — trading 21.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.79, which is 30% below median its 10-year median of 1.13 and 88.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.42. CI Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 2 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 CI Holdings Bhd (XKLS:2828), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.79 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 CI Holdings Bhd (XKLS:2828) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CI Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM2.33 is trading 21.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM2.98.
GuruFocus considers CI Holdings Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:2828:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.79 (30% below median its 10-year median of 1.13)
GF Value™: RM2.98 vs. price of RM2.33 (21.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 88.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1230 of 1746)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:2828 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CI Holdings Bhd is engaged in investment holding and the provision of management services. The company's operating segment includes Edible oil; Tap-ware and sanitary ware; and Investment holdings. It generates maximum revenue from the Edible oil segment. The edible oil segment is engaged in the selling, packing, and marketing of all types of edible oil. Its Tap-ware and sanitary ware segment is engaged in the manufacture and trading of household fittings and appliances such as water taps, plumbing accessories, and sanitary wares, and the Investment holding segment is engaged in Investment activities. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from Africa and also has a presence in Malaysia, Asia, and Other regions.
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