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PPB Group BhdXKLS:4065 +0.97%76 Debt-to-Equity is 0.02 as of Mar. 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 0.03. GuruFocus rates XKLS:4065 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of RM12.93 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,747 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, PPB Group Bhd ranks better than 95.36% 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 PPB Group Bhd's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:4065'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.02 Med: 0.03 Max: 0.08
Current: 0.02
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of PPB Group Bhd was 0.08. The lowest was 0.02. And the median was 0.03.
XKLS:4065's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 95.36% of 1747
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.41
vs XKLS:4065: 0.02
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.
PPB Group Bhd Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
PPB Group Bhd Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PPB Group 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:4065 vs ADM, BG, TSN: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, PPB Group 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.
PPB Group Bhd Debt-to-Equity vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, PPB Group Bhd's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PPB Group 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.
PPB Group Bhd (XKLS:4065) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.02 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on PPB Group Bhd and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 0.03. Over the past decade, PPB Group Bhd's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.02 to 0.08. According to the industry distribution chart, PPB Group Bhd ranks #81 out of 1747 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 4.6%.
Is PPB Group Bhd's Debt-to-Equity too high?
PPB Group Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.02 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 0.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 0.08. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. PPB Group Bhd's value of 0.02 is 95.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PPB Group Bhd ranks #81 out of 1747 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, PPB Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PPB Group Bhd's Debt-to-Equity compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, PPB Group Bhd ranks #81 out of 1747 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places PPB Group Bhd in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. PPB Group Bhd's value of 0.02 is 95.1% below this benchmark. Historically, PPB Group Bhd's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.02 to 0.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.03 vs. the industry median of 0.41, PPB Group 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 0.41, based on 1,747 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. PPB Group Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.02 is 95.1% 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 PPB Group Bhd and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PPB Group Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.02, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 0.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PPB Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PPB Group Bhd (XKLS:4065) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM12.93, compared to a current price of RM9.38 — trading 27.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.02, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 0.03 and 95.1% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.41. PPB Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 PPB Group Bhd (XKLS:4065), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.02 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 PPB Group Bhd (XKLS:4065) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PPB Group Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM9.38 is trading 27.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM12.93.
GuruFocus considers PPB Group Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:4065:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.02 (33% below median its 10-year median of 0.03)
GF Value™: RM12.93 vs. price of RM9.38 (27.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 95.1% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#81 of 1747)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:4065 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PPB Group Bhd is a diversified company working in food and waste management, film distribution, and property development. The company operates flour and animal feed mills, trades grains, and conducts livestock farming across Asia. Its operating segments comprise Grains and agribusiness; Consumer products; Film exhibition and distribution; Property; and Investments and Other Operations. It derives the majority of its revenue from Grains and agribusiness. The Grains and Agribusiness segment comprises flour milling, animal feed manufacturing, and livestock farming.
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