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Paos Holdings BhdXKLS:5022 37 Debt-to-Equity is 0.01 as of May. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 0.01. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5022 with a GF Score™ of 37/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.03 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,421 Chemicals companies, Paos Holdings Bhd ranks better than 99.93% 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 Paos Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5022'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0 Med: 0.01 Max: 0.01
Current: 0.01
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Paos Holdings Bhd was 0.01. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.01.
XKLS:5022's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 99.93% of 1421
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 0.36
vs XKLS:5022: 0.01
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.
Paos Holdings Bhd Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Paos Holdings Bhd Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Paos Holdings 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:5022 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Paos Holdings 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.
Paos Holdings Bhd Debt-to-Equity vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Paos Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Paos Holdings 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.
Paos Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5022) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.01 as of May. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Paos Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Paos Holdings Bhd ranks #1 out of 1421 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 0.099999999999994%.
Is Paos Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Paos Holdings Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.01 is near median its 10-year median of 0.01. The Chemicals industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.36. Paos Holdings Bhd's value of 0.01 is 97.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Paos Holdings Bhd ranks #1 out of 1421 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Paos Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 37/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Paos Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-Equity compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Paos Holdings Bhd ranks #1 out of 1421 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Paos Holdings Bhd in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.36. Paos Holdings Bhd's value of 0.01 is 97.2% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.01 vs. the industry median of 0.36, Paos Holdings 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 Chemicals company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Chemicals companies is 0.36, based on 1,421 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. Paos Holdings Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.01 is 97.2% 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 Paos Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Paos Holdings Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.01, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Paos Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Paos Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5022) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.03, compared to a current price of RM0.25 — trading 716.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.01, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.01 and 97.2% below the Chemicals industry median of 0.36. Paos Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 37/100 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 Paos Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5022), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.01 as of May. 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 Paos Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5022) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Paos Holdings Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM0.25 is trading 716.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.03.
GuruFocus considers Paos Holdings Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5022:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.01 (near median its 10-year median of 0.01)
GF Value™: RM0.03 vs. price of RM0.25 (716.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 97.2% below the Chemicals median (#1 of 1421)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5022 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Paos Holdings Bhd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, it operates in the following reportable segments: Manufacturing, Trading, and Integrated hotel operations and property investment. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Trading segment, which is involved in the trading of specialty fats produced from palm oil and the trading of marine gas oil. The Manufacturing segment is engaged in contract manufacturing and the dealing of soap and its related products, toll manufacturing of products from palm oil, and manufacturing of specialty fats; and the Integrated hotel operations and property investment segment is involved in the operation and management of hotel and restaurant. Geographically, the group generates maximum revenue from its domestic market.
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