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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 Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5098'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.44 Med: 0.61 Max: 0.76
Current: 0.76
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs was 0.76. The lowest was 0.44. And the median was 0.61.
XKLS:5098's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 70.02% of 547
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.41
vs XKLS:5098: 0.76
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.
Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
* 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.
Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs Debt-to-Equity Chart
XKLS:5098 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs'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.
Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs Debt-to-Equity vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs'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.
Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs (XKLS:5098) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.76 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs and its competitors. This is 25% above median its historical median of 0.61. Over the past decade, Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.44 to 0.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs ranks #383 out of 547 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 70%.
Is Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.76 is 25% above median its 10-year median of 0.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.44 to a high of 0.76. The Steel industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs' value of 0.76 is 85.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs ranks #383 out of 547 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs has a GF Score™ of 35/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs' Debt-to-Equity compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs ranks #383 out of 547 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs' value of 0.76 is 85.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.44 to 0.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.61 vs. the industry median of 0.41, Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs has consistently been above 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 0.41, based on 547 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. Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.76 is 85.4% above 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 Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.76, which is 25% above median its own 10-year median of 0.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs (XKLS:5098) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.40, compared to a current price of RM0.22 — trading 45% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.76, which is 25% above median its 10-year median of 0.61 and 85.4% above the Steel industry median of 0.41. Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs' overall GF Score™ is 35/100 with 7 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 Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs (XKLS:5098), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.76 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 Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs (XKLS:5098) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.22 is trading 45% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.40.
GuruFocus considers Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5098:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.76 (25% above median its 10-year median of 0.61)
GF Value™: RM0.40 vs. price of RM0.22 (45% below fair value)
Industry Position: 85.4% above the Steel median (#383 of 547)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5098 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs engages in the manufacturing and marketing of high tensile steel bars, mild steel bars, and prime steel billets. These steel products are used in construction and infrastructure works. The company is organized in one business segment which is the Manufacturing of steel bars and billets. Geographically, the group has a business presence in Malaysia and Outside Malaysia, of which prime revenue is derived from Malaysia.
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