POS Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:4634) Debt-to-Equity: 1.42 (As of Mar. 2026) — 48% Above Median

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XKLS:4634 POS Malaysia Bhd XKLS:4634
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Price RM0.26
GF Value RM0.33
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is POS Malaysia Bhd Debt-to-Equity?

POS Malaysia Bhd XKLS:4634 27 Debt-to-Equity is 1.42 as of Mar. 2026, which is 48% above its 10-year median of 0.96. GuruFocus rates XKLS:4634 with a GF Score™ of 27/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.33 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 908 Transportation companies, POS Malaysia Bhd ranks worse than 81.83% on this metric.

POS Malaysia Bhd's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM413 Mil. POS Malaysia Bhd's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM102 Mil. POS Malaysia Bhd's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM363 Mil. POS Malaysia Bhd's debt to equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.42.

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

XKLS:4634' s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.09   Med: 0.96   Max: 6.38
Current: 1.42

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of POS Malaysia Bhd was 6.38. The lowest was 0.09. And the median was 0.96.

XKLS:4634's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than
81.83% of 908 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 0.53 vs XKLS:4634: 1.42

POS Malaysia Bhd  (XKLS:4634) 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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POS Malaysia Bhd Debt-to-Equity Related Terms


POS Malaysia Bhd Debt-to-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for POS Malaysia 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.

POS Malaysia Bhd Debt-to-Equity Chart

POS Malaysia Bhd Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-Equity
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.04 1.27 1.25 1.95 6.38

POS Malaysia 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 2.23 2.64 3.38 6.38 1.42

XKLS:4634 vs UPS, FDX, JBHT: Debt-to-Equity Comparison

For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, POS 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.


POS Malaysia Bhd Debt-to-Equity vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, POS Malaysia Bhd's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:

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


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POS Malaysia Bhd Debt-to-Equity Calculation

Debt to Equity measures the financial leverage a company has.

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

POS Malaysia 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 1.42 mean?
POS Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:4634) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.42 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on POS Malaysia Bhd and its competitors. This is 48% above median its historical median of 0.96. Over the past decade, POS Malaysia Bhd's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.09 to 6.38. According to the industry distribution chart, POS Malaysia Bhd ranks #743 out of 908 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 81.8%.
Is POS Malaysia Bhd's Debt-to-Equity too high?
POS Malaysia Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.42 is 48% above median its 10-year median of 0.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.09 to a high of 6.38. The Transportation industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.53. POS Malaysia Bhd's value of 1.42 is 167.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, POS Malaysia Bhd ranks #743 out of 908 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, POS Malaysia Bhd has a GF Score™ of 27/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does POS Malaysia Bhd's Debt-to-Equity compare to UPS and FDX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, POS Malaysia Bhd ranks #743 out of 908 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places POS Malaysia Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.53. POS Malaysia Bhd's value of 1.42 is 167.9% above this benchmark. Historically, POS Malaysia Bhd's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.09 to 6.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.96 vs. the industry median of 0.53, POS Malaysia 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 Transportation company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Transportation companies is 0.53, based on 908 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. POS Malaysia Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.42 is 167.9% 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 POS Malaysia Bhd and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. POS Malaysia Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.42, which is 48% above median its own 10-year median of 0.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is POS Malaysia Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, POS Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:4634) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.33, compared to a current price of RM0.26 — trading 22.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.42, which is 48% above median its 10-year median of 0.96 and 167.9% above the Transportation industry median of 0.53. POS Malaysia Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 27/100 with 5 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 POS Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:4634), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.42 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 POS Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:4634) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, POS Malaysia Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.26 is trading 22.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.33. GuruFocus considers POS Malaysia Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:4634:

  • Debt-to-Equity: 1.42 (48% above median its 10-year median of 0.96)
  • GF Value™: RM0.33 vs. price of RM0.26 (22.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 27/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 167.9% above the Transportation median (#743 of 908)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:4634 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


POS Malaysia Bhd Business Description

Address Ibu Pejabat Pos, Tingkat 8, Kompleks Dayabumi, Kuala Lumpur, MYS, 50670
POS Malaysia Bhd, along with its subsidiaries, provides dynamic mail and parcel services, financial services, and supply chain solutions through its delivery and touchpoint network in Malaysia. The reportable segments of the Group are: Postal, Aviation, Logistics, and Others. It derives maximum revenue from the Postal segment, which includes the provision of basic mail services for corporate and individual customers; courier, parcel, and logistic solutions by sea, air, and land to both national and international destinations; direct entry and transhipment; and customized solutions such as Mailroom Management and Direct Mail, and over-the-counter services for payment of bills and certain financial products and services. Geographically, the Group generates maximum revenue from Malaysia.
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