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Hiap Teck Venture BhdXKLS:5072 -1.89%56 Debt-to-Equity is 0.34 as of Apr. 2026, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 0.48. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5072 with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.29 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 548 Steel companies, Hiap Teck Venture Bhd ranks better than 57.66% 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 Hiap Teck Venture Bhd's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5072'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.3 Med: 0.48 Max: 0.77
Current: 0.34
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Hiap Teck Venture Bhd was 0.77. The lowest was 0.30. And the median was 0.48.
XKLS:5072's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 57.66% of 548
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.4
vs XKLS:5072: 0.34
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.
Hiap Teck Venture Bhd Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Hiap Teck Venture Bhd Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hiap Teck Venture 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:5072 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Hiap Teck Venture 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.
Hiap Teck Venture Bhd Debt-to-Equity vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Hiap Teck Venture Bhd's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hiap Teck Venture 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.
Hiap Teck Venture Bhd (XKLS:5072) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.34 as of Apr. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Hiap Teck Venture Bhd and its competitors. This is 29% below median its historical median of 0.48. Over the past decade, Hiap Teck Venture Bhd's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.30 to 0.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Hiap Teck Venture Bhd ranks #232 out of 548 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 42.3%.
Is Hiap Teck Venture Bhd's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Hiap Teck Venture Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.34 is 29% below median its 10-year median of 0.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.30 to a high of 0.77. The Steel industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.40. Hiap Teck Venture Bhd's value of 0.34 is 15% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hiap Teck Venture Bhd ranks #232 out of 548 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hiap Teck Venture Bhd has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hiap Teck Venture Bhd's Debt-to-Equity compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Hiap Teck Venture Bhd ranks #232 out of 548 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Hiap Teck Venture Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.40. Hiap Teck Venture Bhd's value of 0.34 is 15% below this benchmark. Historically, Hiap Teck Venture Bhd's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.30 to 0.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.48 vs. the industry median of 0.40, Hiap Teck Venture 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 Steel company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Steel companies is 0.40, 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. Hiap Teck Venture Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.34 is 15% 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 Hiap Teck Venture Bhd and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hiap Teck Venture Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.34, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 0.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hiap Teck Venture Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hiap Teck Venture Bhd (XKLS:5072) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.29, compared to a current price of RM0.26 — trading 10.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.34, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 0.48 and 15% below the Steel industry median of 0.40. Hiap Teck Venture Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 8 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 Hiap Teck Venture Bhd (XKLS:5072), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.34 as of Apr. 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 Hiap Teck Venture Bhd (XKLS:5072) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hiap Teck Venture Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.26 is trading 10.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.29.
GuruFocus considers Hiap Teck Venture Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5072:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.34 (29% below median its 10-year median of 0.48)
GF Value™: RM0.29 vs. price of RM0.26 (10.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 15% below the Steel median (#232 of 548)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5072 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hiap Teck Venture Bhd is a Malaysia-based company. It has six segments. The Trading segment is involved in importing, exporting, general dealing, and leasing of steel products, hardware, and building materials; the Manufacturing segment is involved in manufacturing, selling, and renting pipes, hollow sections, scaffolding equipment, and other steel products; the Property and Investment segment is engaged in renting out property and investment holding; the Transportation segment includes a provision of transportation of goods by lorries; Mining and exploration segment consists of exploring, contracting and other activities related to the mining, processing, and sale of iron ore; and Selling of Elecricity. It generates a vast majority of the revenues from the Trading segment.
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