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Mieco BhdXKLS:5001 29 Debt-to-Equity is 0.56 as of Jun. 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 0.62. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5001 with a GF Score™ of 29/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.54 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 255 Forest Products companies, Mieco Bhd ranks worse than 53.73% 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 Mieco Bhd's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5001'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.09 Med: 0.62 Max: 0.78
Current: 0.56
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Mieco Bhd was 0.78. The lowest was 0.09. And the median was 0.62.
XKLS:5001's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 53.73% of 255
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 0.49
vs XKLS:5001: 0.56
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.
Mieco Bhd Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Mieco Bhd Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Mieco 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:5001 vs SSD, UFPI, BCC: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, Mieco 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.
Mieco Bhd Debt-to-Equity vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Mieco Bhd's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mieco 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.
Mieco Bhd (XKLS:5001) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.56 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Mieco Bhd and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 0.62. Over the past decade, Mieco Bhd's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.09 to 0.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Mieco Bhd ranks #137 out of 255 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 53.7%.
Is Mieco Bhd's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Mieco Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.56 is 10% below median its 10-year median of 0.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.09 to a high of 0.78. The Forest Products industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.49. Mieco Bhd's value of 0.56 is 14.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mieco Bhd ranks #137 out of 255 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Mieco Bhd has a GF Score™ of 29/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mieco Bhd's Debt-to-Equity compare to SSD and UFPI?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Mieco Bhd ranks #137 out of 255 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Mieco Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.49. Mieco Bhd's value of 0.56 is 14.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Mieco Bhd's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.09 to 0.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.62 vs. the industry median of 0.49, Mieco 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 0.49, based on 255 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. Mieco Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.56 is 14.3% 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 Mieco Bhd and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mieco Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.56, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 0.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mieco Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mieco Bhd (XKLS:5001) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.54, compared to a current price of RM0.64 — trading 18.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.56, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 0.62 and 14.3% above the Forest Products industry median of 0.49. Mieco Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 29/100 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 Mieco Bhd (XKLS:5001), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.56 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 Mieco Bhd (XKLS:5001) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mieco Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM0.64 is trading 18.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.54.
GuruFocus considers Mieco Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5001:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.56 (10% below median its 10-year median of 0.62)
GF Value™: RM0.54 vs. price of RM0.64 (18.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 14.3% above the Forest Products median (#137 of 255)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5001 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mieco Bhd, formerly known as Mieco Chipboard Bhd, is engaged in investment holding and the provision of management services. Through its subsidiaries, the company engages in the manufacturing and marketing of chipboard-related products, particle boards, and medium-density fibre boards, as well as the manufacturing and trading of moulded timber, furniture products, and timber treatment processing. Its products include particleboard, MFC, HPL. EDGEPRO, Reforestation, MDF, Rubberwood raw material, and wooden furniture. The company operates within one segment, that is, manufacturing and sales of wood-based products. Geographical locations include Malaysia, Hong Kong and China, and Others.
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