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Cahya Matarawak BhdXKLS:2852 -2.91%77 Debt-to-Equity is 0.09 as of Mar. 2026, which is 57% below its 10-year median of 0.21. GuruFocus rates XKLS:2852 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.20 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 370 Building Materials companies, Cahya Matarawak Bhd ranks better than 80.54% 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 Cahya Matarawak Bhd's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:2852'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.07 Med: 0.21 Max: 0.33
Current: 0.09
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Cahya Matarawak Bhd was 0.33. The lowest was 0.07. And the median was 0.21.
XKLS:2852's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 80.54% of 370
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 0.355
vs XKLS:2852: 0.09
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.
Cahya Matarawak Bhd Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Cahya Matarawak Bhd Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cahya Matarawak 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:2852 vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Cahya Matarawak 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.
Cahya Matarawak Bhd Debt-to-Equity vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Cahya Matarawak Bhd's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cahya Matarawak 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.
Cahya Matarawak Bhd (XKLS:2852) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.09 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Cahya Matarawak Bhd and its competitors. This is 57% below median its historical median of 0.21. Over the past decade, Cahya Matarawak Bhd's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.07 to 0.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Cahya Matarawak Bhd ranks #72 out of 370 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 19.5%.
Is Cahya Matarawak Bhd's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Cahya Matarawak Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.09 is 57% below median its 10-year median of 0.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.07 to a high of 0.33. The Building Materials industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.36. Cahya Matarawak Bhd's value of 0.09 is 74.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cahya Matarawak Bhd ranks #72 out of 370 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cahya Matarawak Bhd has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cahya Matarawak Bhd's Debt-to-Equity compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Cahya Matarawak Bhd ranks #72 out of 370 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Cahya Matarawak Bhd in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.36. Cahya Matarawak Bhd's value of 0.09 is 74.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Cahya Matarawak Bhd's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.07 to 0.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.21 vs. the industry median of 0.36, Cahya Matarawak 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 Building Materials company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Building Materials companies is 0.36, based on 370 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. Cahya Matarawak Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.09 is 74.6% 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 Cahya Matarawak Bhd and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cahya Matarawak Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.09, which is 57% below median its own 10-year median of 0.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cahya Matarawak Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cahya Matarawak Bhd (XKLS:2852) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.20, compared to a current price of RM1.00 — trading 16.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.09, which is 57% below median its 10-year median of 0.21 and 74.6% below the Building Materials industry median of 0.36. Cahya Matarawak 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 Cahya Matarawak Bhd (XKLS:2852), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.09 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 Cahya Matarawak Bhd (XKLS:2852) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cahya Matarawak Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM1.00 is trading 16.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.20.
GuruFocus considers Cahya Matarawak Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:2852:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.09 (57% below median its 10-year median of 0.21)
GF Value™: RM1.20 vs. price of RM1.00 (16.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 74.6% below the Building Materials median (#72 of 370)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:2852 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cahya Mata Sarawak Bhd is an investment holding company. It has seven reportable segments based on their activities, which include Cement, Construction materials and trading, Road maintenance, Construction, Property development and related services, Oiltools, Phosphate, Strategic investments, and Others. The majority of its revenue derives from the Cement segment, which engages in the manufacturing of cement, clinker, and concrete products.
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