Lien Hoe Bhd (XKLS:3573) Debt-to-Equity: 0.11 (As of Mar. 2026) — 15% Below Median

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XKLS:3573 Lien Hoe Corp Bhd XKLS:3573
27 GF Score
Price RM0.11
GF Value RM0.24
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Lien Hoe Bhd Debt-to-Equity?

Lien Hoe Bhd XKLS:3573 27 Debt-to-Equity is 0.11 as of Mar. 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 0.13. GuruFocus rates XKLS:3573 with a GF Score™ of 27/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.24 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 723 Travel & Leisure companies, Lien Hoe Bhd ranks better than 79.53% on this metric.

Lien Hoe Bhd's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM6.25 Mil. Lien Hoe Bhd's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM18.58 Mil. Lien Hoe Bhd's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM228.12 Mil. Lien Hoe Bhd's debt to equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.11.

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 Lien Hoe Bhd's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:

XKLS:3573' s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.08   Med: 0.13   Max: 0.15
Current: 0.11

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Lien Hoe Bhd was 0.15. The lowest was 0.08. And the median was 0.13.

XKLS:3573's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than
79.53% of 723 companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 0.43 vs XKLS:3573: 0.11

Lien Hoe Bhd  (XKLS:3573) Debt-to-Equity Explanation

In the calculation of Debt to Equity, we use the total of Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation divided by Total Stockholders Equity. In some calculations, Total Liabilities is used to for calculation.


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Lien Hoe Bhd Debt-to-Equity Related Terms


Lien Hoe Bhd Debt-to-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lien Hoe 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.

Lien Hoe Bhd Debt-to-Equity Chart

Lien Hoe Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-Equity
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Lien Hoe Bhd Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Debt-to-Equity Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.12 0.12 0.11 0.11 0.11

XKLS:3573 vs MAR, HLT, H: Debt-to-Equity Comparison

For the Lodging subindustry, Lien Hoe 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.


Lien Hoe Bhd Debt-to-Equity vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Lien Hoe Bhd's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Lien Hoe Bhd's Debt-to-Equity falls into.


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Lien Hoe Bhd Debt-to-Equity Calculation

Debt to Equity measures the financial leverage a company has.

Lien Hoe Bhd's Debt to Equity Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Lien Hoe Bhd's Debt to Equity Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-Equity →
What does a Debt-to-Equity of 0.11 mean?
Lien Hoe Bhd (XKLS:3573) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.11 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Lien Hoe Bhd and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 0.13. Over the past decade, Lien Hoe Bhd's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.08 to 0.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Lien Hoe Bhd ranks #148 out of 723 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 20.5%.
Is Lien Hoe Bhd's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Lien Hoe Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.11 is 15% below median its 10-year median of 0.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.08 to a high of 0.15. The Travel & Leisure industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.43. Lien Hoe Bhd's value of 0.11 is 74.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lien Hoe Bhd ranks #148 out of 723 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Lien Hoe Bhd has a GF Score™ of 27/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lien Hoe Bhd's Debt-to-Equity compare to MAR and HLT?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Lien Hoe Bhd ranks #148 out of 723 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Lien Hoe Bhd in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.43. Lien Hoe Bhd's value of 0.11 is 74.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Lien Hoe Bhd's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.08 to 0.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.13 vs. the industry median of 0.43, Lien Hoe 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 Travel & Leisure company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Travel & Leisure companies is 0.43, based on 723 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. Lien Hoe Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.11 is 74.4% 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 Lien Hoe Bhd and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lien Hoe Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.11, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 0.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lien Hoe Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lien Hoe Bhd (XKLS:3573) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.24, compared to a current price of RM0.11 — trading 54.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.11, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 0.13 and 74.4% below the Travel & Leisure industry median of 0.43. Lien Hoe Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 27/100 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 Lien Hoe Bhd (XKLS:3573), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.11 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 Lien Hoe Bhd (XKLS:3573) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lien Hoe Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.11 is trading 54.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.24. GuruFocus considers Lien Hoe Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:3573:

  • Debt-to-Equity: 0.11 (15% below median its 10-year median of 0.13)
  • GF Value™: RM0.24 vs. price of RM0.11 (54.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 27/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 74.4% below the Travel & Leisure median (#148 of 723)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:3573 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Lien Hoe Bhd Business Description

Address Lot 6, Lorong Utara C, 2nd Floor, Plaza Armada, Section 52, Petaling Jaya, SGR, MYS, 46200
Lien Hoe Corp Bhd, along with its subsidiaries, is engaged in hotel service, property investment and leasing and property development business. The group operates in the business segments of Property which comprise of property investment and property development; Hotel comprising hotel operations; and Corporate which involves group-level corporate services and treasury functions. It principally operates in Malaysia and derives key revenue from the Hotel segment that consists of Hotel Armada, a 4-star business and tourist class hotel located in the heart of Petaling Jaya along the Federal Highway.
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