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AYS Ventures BhdXKLS:5021 32 Debt-to-Equity is 0.82 as of Jun. 2026, which is 21% below its 10-year median of 1.04. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5021 with a GF Score™ of 32/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.25 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 548 Steel companies, AYS Ventures Bhd ranks worse than 72.63% 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 AYS Ventures Bhd's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5021'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.61 Med: 1.04 Max: 1.53
Current: 0.82
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of AYS Ventures Bhd was 1.53. The lowest was 0.61. And the median was 1.04.
XKLS:5021's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 72.63% of 548
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.41
vs XKLS:5021: 0.82
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.
AYS Ventures Bhd Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
AYS Ventures Bhd Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for AYS Ventures 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:5021 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, AYS Ventures 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.
AYS Ventures Bhd Debt-to-Equity vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, AYS Ventures Bhd's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AYS Ventures 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.
AYS Ventures Bhd (XKLS:5021) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.82 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on AYS Ventures Bhd and its competitors. This is 21% below median its historical median of 1.04. Over the past decade, AYS Ventures Bhd's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.61 to 1.53. According to the industry distribution chart, AYS Ventures Bhd ranks #398 out of 548 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 72.6%.
Is AYS Ventures Bhd's Debt-to-Equity too high?
AYS Ventures Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.82 is 21% below median its 10-year median of 1.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.61 to a high of 1.53. The Steel industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. AYS Ventures Bhd's value of 0.82 is 100% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AYS Ventures Bhd ranks #398 out of 548 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, AYS Ventures Bhd has a GF Score™ of 32/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AYS Ventures Bhd's Debt-to-Equity compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, AYS Ventures Bhd ranks #398 out of 548 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places AYS Ventures Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. AYS Ventures Bhd's value of 0.82 is 100% above this benchmark. Historically, AYS Ventures Bhd's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.61 to 1.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.04 vs. the industry median of 0.41, AYS Ventures 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 Steel company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Steel companies is 0.41, based on 548 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. AYS Ventures Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.82 is 100% 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 AYS Ventures Bhd and its competitors. For the Steel 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. AYS Ventures Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.82, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 1.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AYS Ventures Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AYS Ventures Bhd (XKLS:5021) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.25, compared to a current price of RM0.24 — trading 6% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.82, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 1.04 and 100% above the Steel industry median of 0.41. AYS Ventures Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 32/100 with 9 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 AYS Ventures Bhd (XKLS:5021), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.82 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 AYS Ventures Bhd (XKLS:5021) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AYS Ventures Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.24 is trading 6% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.25.
GuruFocus considers AYS Ventures Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5021:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.82 (21% below median its 10-year median of 1.04)
GF Value™: RM0.25 vs. price of RM0.24 (6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 100% above the Steel median (#398 of 548)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5021 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AYS Ventures Bhd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, it is principally involved in the trading and manufacturing of steel, construction, and related products. The group's operating business segments are Trading and services, Manufacturing, and Others. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Trading and services segment, which is engaged in trading and marketing of steel products and all types of construction materials, warehousing, and storage services. The Manufacturing segment is involved in the manufacturing and trading of purlin, structural steel components, and other steel products. Geographically, the group generates maximum revenue from Malaysia, followed by Singapore, the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation countries, and other countries.
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