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Knusford BhdXKLS:5035 19 Debt-to-Equity is 0.20 as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 0.19. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5035 with a GF Score™ of 19/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.19 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 148 Industrial Distribution companies, Knusford Bhd ranks better than 70.95% 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 Knusford Bhd's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5035'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.04 Med: 0.19 Max: 0.26
Current: 0.2
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Knusford Bhd was 0.26. The lowest was 0.04. And the median was 0.19.
XKLS:5035's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 70.95% of 148
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 0.49
vs XKLS:5035: 0.20
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.
Knusford Bhd Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Knusford Bhd Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Knusford 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:5035 vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Knusford 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.
Knusford Bhd Debt-to-Equity vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Knusford Bhd's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Knusford 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.
Knusford Bhd (XKLS:5035) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.20 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Knusford Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.19. Over the past decade, Knusford Bhd's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.04 to 0.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Knusford Bhd ranks #43 out of 148 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 29.1%.
Is Knusford Bhd's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Knusford Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.20 is near median its 10-year median of 0.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.04 to a high of 0.26. The Industrial Distribution industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.49. Knusford Bhd's value of 0.20 is 59.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Knusford Bhd ranks #43 out of 148 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Knusford Bhd has a GF Score™ of 19/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Knusford Bhd's Debt-to-Equity compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Knusford Bhd ranks #43 out of 148 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Knusford Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.49. Knusford Bhd's value of 0.20 is 59.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Knusford Bhd's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.04 to 0.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.19 vs. the industry median of 0.49, Knusford 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Industrial Distribution companies is 0.49, based on 148 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. Knusford Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.20 is 59.2% 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 Knusford Bhd and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution 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. Knusford Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.20, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Knusford Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Knusford Bhd (XKLS:5035) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.19, compared to a current price of RM0.39 — trading 105.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.20, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.19 and 59.2% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 0.49. Knusford Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 19/100 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 Knusford Bhd (XKLS:5035), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.20 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 Knusford Bhd (XKLS:5035) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Knusford Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM0.39 is trading 105.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.19.
GuruFocus considers Knusford Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5035:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.20 (near median its 10-year median of 0.19)
GF Value™: RM0.19 vs. price of RM0.39 (105.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 59.2% below the Industrial Distribution median (#43 of 148)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5035 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Knusford Bhd is engaged in investment holding and property investment. The group has five reportable segments, namely Trading, Services, Property Development, Investment Property, Construction, and Services. The Trading segment of the company includes sales of light and heavy machinery and trading of building materials; Property development includes the development of residential and commercial properties; Investment property consists of the rental of investment properties; Construction includes civil works contracting and landscape construction; and the Services segment includes rental of machinery and equipment, provision of transportation services, project management services and landscape maintenance. The generates the majority of the revenue from the Construction segment.
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