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George Kent Malaysia BhdXKLS:3204 32 Debt-to-Equity is 0.32 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 0.32. GuruFocus rates XKLS:3204 with a GF Score™ of 32/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.41 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,617 Construction companies, George Kent Malaysia Bhd ranks better than 56.46% 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 George Kent Malaysia Bhd's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:3204'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.12 Med: 0.32 Max: 0.41
Current: 0.32
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of George Kent Malaysia Bhd was 0.41. The lowest was 0.12. And the median was 0.32.
XKLS:3204's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 56.46% of 1617
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 0.4
vs XKLS:3204: 0.32
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.
George Kent Malaysia Bhd Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
George Kent Malaysia 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:3204 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, George Kent Malaysia 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.
George Kent Malaysia Bhd Debt-to-Equity vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, George Kent Malaysia Bhd's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where George Kent Malaysia 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.
George Kent Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:3204) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.32 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on George Kent Malaysia Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.32. Over the past decade, George Kent Malaysia Bhd's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.12 to 0.41. According to the industry distribution chart, George Kent Malaysia Bhd ranks #704 out of 1617 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 43.5%.
Is George Kent Malaysia Bhd's Debt-to-Equity too high?
George Kent Malaysia Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.32 is near median its 10-year median of 0.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.12 to a high of 0.41. The Construction industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.40. George Kent Malaysia Bhd's value of 0.32 is 20% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, George Kent Malaysia Bhd ranks #704 out of 1617 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, George Kent Malaysia Bhd has a GF Score™ of 32/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does George Kent Malaysia Bhd's Debt-to-Equity compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, George Kent Malaysia Bhd ranks #704 out of 1617 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts George Kent Malaysia Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.40. George Kent Malaysia Bhd's value of 0.32 is 20% below this benchmark. Historically, George Kent Malaysia Bhd's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.12 to 0.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.32 vs. the industry median of 0.40, George Kent Malaysia 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 Construction company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Construction companies is 0.40, based on 1,617 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. George Kent Malaysia Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.32 is 20% 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 George Kent Malaysia Bhd and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. George Kent Malaysia Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.32, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is George Kent Malaysia Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, George Kent Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:3204) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.41, compared to a current price of RM0.28 — trading 32.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.32, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.32 and 20% below the Construction industry median of 0.40. George Kent Malaysia Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 32/100 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 George Kent Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:3204), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.32 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 George Kent Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:3204) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, George Kent Malaysia Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.28 is trading 32.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.41.
GuruFocus considers George Kent Malaysia Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:3204:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.32 (near median its 10-year median of 0.32)
GF Value™: RM0.41 vs. price of RM0.28 (32.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 20% below the Construction median (#704 of 1617)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:3204 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
George Kent Malaysia Bhd is an engineering company involved in manufacturing, trading, and investment, development of services development of water infrastructure projects, and provision of construction services. Its core businesses are in the water and construction industries. The company exports its products to Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar, Cambodia, Philippines, Papua New Guinea, Australia, Hong Kong, Sri Lanka, Kenya, South Africa, South America, and the United Kingdom. It operates through the following segments: Engineering, Metering, and Others.
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