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KSL Holdings BhdXKLS:5038 72 Debt-to-Equity is 0.18 as of Mar. 2026, which is 500% above its 10-year median of 0.03. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5038 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of RM2.19 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,541 Real Estate companies, KSL Holdings Bhd ranks better than 80.08% 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 KSL Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5038'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01 Med: 0.03 Max: 0.18
Current: 0.18
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of KSL Holdings Bhd was 0.18. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.03.
XKLS:5038's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 80.08% of 1541
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 0.75
vs XKLS:5038: 0.18
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.
KSL Holdings Bhd Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
KSL Holdings Bhd Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for KSL 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.
KSL Holdings Bhd Debt-to-Equity Competitor Comparison
For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, KSL 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.
KSL Holdings Bhd Debt-to-Equity vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, KSL Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KSL 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.
KSL Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5038) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.18 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on KSL Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 500% above median its historical median of 0.03. Over the past decade, KSL Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 0.18. According to the industry distribution chart, KSL Holdings Bhd ranks #307 out of 1541 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 19.9%.
Is KSL Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-Equity too high?
KSL Holdings Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.18 is 500% above median its 10-year median of 0.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 0.18. The Real Estate industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.75. KSL Holdings Bhd's value of 0.18 is 76% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KSL Holdings Bhd ranks #307 out of 1541 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, KSL Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KSL Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-Equity compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, KSL Holdings Bhd ranks #307 out of 1541 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places KSL Holdings Bhd in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.75. KSL Holdings Bhd's value of 0.18 is 76% below this benchmark. Historically, KSL Holdings Bhd's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 0.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.03 vs. the industry median of 0.75, KSL 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 Real Estate company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Real Estate companies is 0.75, based on 1,541 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. KSL Holdings Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.18 is 76% 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 KSL Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KSL Holdings Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.18, which is 500% above median its own 10-year median of 0.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KSL Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KSL Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5038) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM2.19, compared to a current price of RM2.80 — trading 27.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.18, which is 500% above median its 10-year median of 0.03 and 76% below the Real Estate industry median of 0.75. KSL Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 KSL Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5038), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.18 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 KSL Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5038) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KSL Holdings Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM2.80 is trading 27.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM2.19.
GuruFocus considers KSL Holdings Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5038:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.18 (500% above median its 10-year median of 0.03)
GF Value™: RM2.19 vs. price of RM2.80 (27.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 76% below the Real Estate median (#307 of 1541)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5038 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
KSL Holdings Bhd is a holding company. It is engaged in real estate services. The company has four reportable segments: Property development, Property investment, Investment holding, and Car park operation. Property development includes the development of residential and commercial properties; Property investment includes an investment in real properties and hotels; Investment holding includes the provision of management services to the subsidiaries, and Car park operation includes car park management services. KSL derives the majority of its revenue from Property development.
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