Muda Holdings Bhd (XKLS:3883) Debt-to-Equity: 0.58 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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XKLS:3883 Muda Holdings Bhd XKLS:3883
55 GF Score
Price RM0.81
GF Value RM1.11
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Muda Holdings Bhd Debt-to-Equity?

Muda Holdings Bhd XKLS:3883 55 Debt-to-Equity is 0.58 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 0.58. GuruFocus rates XKLS:3883 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.11 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 256 Forest Products companies, Muda Holdings Bhd ranks worse than 55.86% on this metric.

Muda Holdings Bhd's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM600 Mil. Muda Holdings Bhd's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM135 Mil. Muda Holdings Bhd's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM1,268 Mil. Muda Holdings Bhd's debt to equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.58.

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

XKLS:3883' s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.4   Med: 0.58   Max: 0.7
Current: 0.58

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Muda Holdings Bhd was 0.70. The lowest was 0.40. And the median was 0.58.

XKLS:3883's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than
55.86% of 256 companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 0.48 vs XKLS:3883: 0.58

Muda Holdings Bhd  (XKLS:3883) 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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Muda Holdings Bhd Debt-to-Equity Related Terms


Muda Holdings Bhd Debt-to-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Muda 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.

Muda Holdings Bhd Debt-to-Equity Chart

Muda Holdings Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-Equity
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.49 0.55 0.57 0.63 0.60

Muda Holdings 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 0.66 0.70 0.69 0.60 0.58

Muda Holdings Bhd Debt-to-Equity Competitor Comparison

For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Muda 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.


Muda Holdings Bhd Debt-to-Equity vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Muda Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Muda Holdings Bhd Debt-to-Equity Calculation

Debt to Equity measures the financial leverage a company has.

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

Muda Holdings 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 0.58 mean?
Muda Holdings Bhd (XKLS:3883) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.58 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Muda Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.58. Over the past decade, Muda Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.40 to 0.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Muda Holdings Bhd ranks #143 out of 256 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 55.9%.
Is Muda Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Muda Holdings Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.58 is near median its 10-year median of 0.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.40 to a high of 0.70. The Forest Products industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.48. Muda Holdings Bhd's value of 0.58 is 20.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Muda Holdings Bhd ranks #143 out of 256 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Muda Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Muda Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-Equity compare to competitors?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Muda Holdings Bhd ranks #143 out of 256 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Muda Holdings Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.48. Muda Holdings Bhd's value of 0.58 is 20.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Muda Holdings Bhd's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.40 to 0.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.58 vs. the industry median of 0.48, Muda 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 Forest Products company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Forest Products companies is 0.48, based on 256 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. Muda Holdings Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.58 is 20.8% 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 Muda Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Muda Holdings Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.58, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Muda Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Muda Holdings Bhd (XKLS:3883) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.11, compared to a current price of RM0.81 — trading 27.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.58, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.58 and 20.8% above the Forest Products industry median of 0.48. Muda Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 Muda Holdings Bhd (XKLS:3883), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.58 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 Muda Holdings Bhd (XKLS:3883) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Muda Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.81 is trading 27.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.11. GuruFocus considers Muda Holdings Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:3883:

  • Debt-to-Equity: 0.58 (near median its 10-year median of 0.58)
  • GF Value™: RM1.11 vs. price of RM0.81 (27.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 20.8% above the Forest Products median (#143 of 256)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:3883 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Muda Holdings Bhd Business Description

Address Lot 7, Jalan 51A/241, Petaling Jaya, SGR, MYS, 46100
Muda Holdings Bhd is a Malaysia-based company, that operates in the paper and paper packaging industry. The company is engaged in producing industrial grade paper, machine glazed paper, paper boards and paper packaging products. The business activity of the firm functions through the Manufacturing and Trading segments. The Manufacturing segment is engaged in manufacturing various types of industrial paper, corrugated cartons, paper bags, paper stationery, and paper-based food packaging products. The Trading segment is engaged in the trading of paper, recovered paper, and stationery products. Geographically the firm has its business presence across the region of Malaysia, Singapore, the People's Republic of China, and Australia. It derives maximum revenue from Manufacturing segment.
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