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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 Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:3026'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.02 Med: 0.11 Max: 0.41
Current: 0.05
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd was 0.41. The lowest was 0.02. And the median was 0.11.
XKLS:3026's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 88.13% of 1752
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.42
vs XKLS:3026: 0.05
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.
Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Dutch Lady Milk Industries 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.
Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd Debt-to-Equity Chart
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Dutch Lady Milk Industries 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.
Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd Debt-to-Equity vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dutch Lady Milk Industries 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.
Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd (XKLS:3026) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.05 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd and its competitors. This is 55% below median its historical median of 0.11. Over the past decade, Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.02 to 0.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd ranks #208 out of 1752 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 11.9%.
Is Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.05 is 55% below median its 10-year median of 0.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 0.41. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.42. Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd's value of 0.05 is 88.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd ranks #208 out of 1752 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd's Debt-to-Equity compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd ranks #208 out of 1752 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.42. Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd's value of 0.05 is 88.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.02 to 0.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.11 vs. the industry median of 0.42, Dutch Lady Milk Industries 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 1,752 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. Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.05 is 88.1% 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 Dutch Lady Milk Industries 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. Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.05, which is 55% below median its own 10-year median of 0.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd (XKLS:3026) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM32.02, compared to a current price of RM31.46 — trading 1.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.05, which is 55% below median its 10-year median of 0.11 and 88.1% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.42. Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 4 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 Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd (XKLS:3026), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.05 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 Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd (XKLS:3026) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM31.46 is trading 1.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM32.02.
GuruFocus considers Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:3026:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.05 (55% below median its 10-year median of 0.11)
GF Value™: RM32.02 vs. price of RM31.46 (1.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 88.1% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#208 of 1752)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:3026 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd is a Malaysia-based company that manufactures and distributes a wide range of dairy products, such as specialized powders for infants and growing-up children, liquid milk in different packaging formats, and yogurts. The Company markets these products under various brand names such as Dutch Lady, Dutch Baby, Frisolac, Friso Gold, and Dutch Lady PureFarm.
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