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Poh Kong Holdings BhdXKLS:5080 +0.91%81 Debt-to-Equity is 0.18 as of Apr. 2026, which is 31% below its 10-year median of 0.26. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5080 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.22 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,021 Retail - Cyclical companies, Poh Kong Holdings Bhd ranks better than 78.35% 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 Poh Kong Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5080'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.15 Med: 0.26 Max: 0.49
Current: 0.18
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Poh Kong Holdings Bhd was 0.49. The lowest was 0.15. And the median was 0.26.
XKLS:5080's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 78.35% of 1021
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 0.56
vs XKLS:5080: 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.
Poh Kong Holdings Bhd Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Poh Kong Holdings Bhd Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Poh Kong 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.
For the Luxury Goods subindustry, Poh Kong 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.
Poh Kong Holdings Bhd Debt-to-Equity vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Poh Kong Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Poh Kong 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.
Poh Kong Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5080) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.18 as of Apr. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Poh Kong Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 31% below median its historical median of 0.26. Over the past decade, Poh Kong Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.15 to 0.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Poh Kong Holdings Bhd ranks #221 out of 1021 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 21.6%.
Is Poh Kong Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Poh Kong Holdings Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.18 is 31% below median its 10-year median of 0.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.15 to a high of 0.49. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56. Poh Kong Holdings Bhd's value of 0.18 is 67.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Poh Kong Holdings Bhd ranks #221 out of 1021 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Poh Kong Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Poh Kong Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-Equity compare to TPR and SIG?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Poh Kong Holdings Bhd ranks #221 out of 1021 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Poh Kong Holdings Bhd in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56. Poh Kong Holdings Bhd's value of 0.18 is 67.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Poh Kong Holdings Bhd's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.15 to 0.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.26 vs. the industry median of 0.56, Poh Kong 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Retail - Cyclical companies is 0.56, based on 1,021 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. Poh Kong Holdings Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.18 is 67.9% 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 Poh Kong Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Poh Kong Holdings Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.18, which is 31% below median its own 10-year median of 0.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Poh Kong Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Poh Kong Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5080) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.22, compared to a current price of RM1.11 — trading 9% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.18, which is 31% below median its 10-year median of 0.26 and 67.9% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 0.56. Poh Kong Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 2 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 Poh Kong Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5080), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.18 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 Poh Kong Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5080) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Poh Kong Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM1.11 is trading 9% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.22.
GuruFocus considers Poh Kong Holdings Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5080:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.18 (31% below median its 10-year median of 0.26)
GF Value™: RM1.22 vs. price of RM1.11 (9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 67.9% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#221 of 1021)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5080 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Poh Kong Holdings Bhd is engaged in investment holding and the provision of management services. Through its subsidiaries, the company manufactures, trades, supplies, and retails gold, gold-related jewelry, and gemstones. It operates through three business segments: Trading, Manufacturing, and Others. The Trading segment involves the supply and retail of jewelry, precious stones, gold ornaments, and gold bullion. The Manufacturing segment covers the production and supply of jewelry, precious stones, semi-precious stones, and gold ornaments. The Others segment comprises investment holding activities. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Trading segment, and its operations are based in Malaysia.
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