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Nestle Malaysia BhdXKLS:4707 -0.77%85 Debt-to-Equity is 0.72 as of Jun. 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 0.82. GuruFocus rates XKLS:4707 with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of RM110.87 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,747 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Nestle Malaysia Bhd ranks worse than 67.14% 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 Nestle Malaysia Bhd's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:4707'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.24 Med: 0.82 Max: 2.4
Current: 0.72
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Nestle Malaysia Bhd was 2.40. The lowest was 0.24. And the median was 0.82.
XKLS:4707's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 67.14% of 1747
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.41
vs XKLS:4707: 0.72
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.
Nestle Malaysia Bhd Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Nestle Malaysia Bhd Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nestle 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.
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Nestle 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.
Nestle Malaysia Bhd Debt-to-Equity vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Nestle Malaysia Bhd's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nestle 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.
Nestle Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:4707) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.72 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Nestle Malaysia Bhd and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 0.82. Over the past decade, Nestle Malaysia Bhd's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.24 to 2.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Nestle Malaysia Bhd ranks #1173 out of 1747 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 67.1%.
Is Nestle Malaysia Bhd's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Nestle Malaysia Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.72 is 12% below median its 10-year median of 0.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.24 to a high of 2.40. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Nestle Malaysia Bhd's value of 0.72 is 75.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nestle Malaysia Bhd ranks #1173 out of 1747 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Nestle Malaysia Bhd has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nestle Malaysia Bhd's Debt-to-Equity compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Nestle Malaysia Bhd ranks #1173 out of 1747 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Nestle Malaysia Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Nestle Malaysia Bhd's value of 0.72 is 75.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Nestle Malaysia Bhd's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.24 to 2.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.82 vs. the industry median of 0.41, Nestle 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 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. Nestle Malaysia Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.72 is 75.6% 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 Nestle Malaysia 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. Nestle Malaysia Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.72, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 0.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nestle Malaysia Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nestle Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:4707) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM110.87, compared to a current price of RM102.70 — trading 7.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.72, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 0.82 and 75.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.41. Nestle Malaysia Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 Nestle Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:4707), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.72 as of Jun. 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 Nestle Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:4707) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nestle Malaysia Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM102.70 is trading 7.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM110.87.
GuruFocus considers Nestle Malaysia Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:4707:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.72 (12% below median its 10-year median of 0.82)
GF Value™: RM110.87 vs. price of RM102.70 (7.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 75.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1173 of 1747)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:4707 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nestle Malaysia Bhd is a Malaysian investment holding company owned by Nestle. The business activities of the group are functioned through Food and beverages and Others segments which include Nutrition, Nestle Professional, Nestle Health Science and NESPRESSO. The Food and Beverages segment derives maximum revenue. The products offered by the group are related to dairy, beverages, food, Nestle Professional, Nestle Ice Cream, confectionery, chilled dairy, infant nutrition, and health science. The main geography is the domestic market, representing approximately maximum of total sales. The known brands are Nescafe, Maggi, Nespray, Kit Kat, and Milo.
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