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YTL Hospitality REITXKLS:5109 -0.98%74 Debt-to-Equity is 0.74 as of Jun. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 0.74. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5109 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.16 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 684 REITs companies, YTL Hospitality REIT ranks better than 53.8% 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 YTL Hospitality REIT's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5109'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.56 Med: 0.74 Max: 0.8
Current: 0.74
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of YTL Hospitality REIT was 0.80. The lowest was 0.56. And the median was 0.74.
XKLS:5109's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 53.8% of 684
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 0.78
vs XKLS:5109: 0.74
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.
YTL Hospitality REIT Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
YTL Hospitality REIT Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for YTL Hospitality REIT'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:5109 vs HST, RHP, APLE: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the REIT - Hotel & Motel subindustry, YTL Hospitality REIT'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.
YTL Hospitality REIT Debt-to-Equity vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, YTL Hospitality REIT's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where YTL Hospitality REIT'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.
YTL Hospitality REIT (XKLS:5109) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.74 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on YTL Hospitality REIT and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.74. Over the past decade, YTL Hospitality REIT's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.56 to 0.80. According to the industry distribution chart, YTL Hospitality REIT ranks #316 out of 684 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 46.2%.
Is YTL Hospitality REIT's Debt-to-Equity too high?
YTL Hospitality REIT's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.74 is near median its 10-year median of 0.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.56 to a high of 0.80. The REITs industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.78. YTL Hospitality REIT's value of 0.74 is 5.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, YTL Hospitality REIT ranks #316 out of 684 companies in the REITs industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, YTL Hospitality REIT has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does YTL Hospitality REIT's Debt-to-Equity compare to HST and RHP?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, YTL Hospitality REIT ranks #316 out of 684 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts YTL Hospitality REIT in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.78. YTL Hospitality REIT's value of 0.74 is 5.1% below this benchmark. Historically, YTL Hospitality REIT's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.56 to 0.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.74 vs. the industry median of 0.78, YTL Hospitality REIT 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 REITs company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among REITs companies is 0.78, based on 684 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. YTL Hospitality REIT's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.74 is 5.1% 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 YTL Hospitality REIT and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. YTL Hospitality REIT's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.74, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is YTL Hospitality REIT stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, YTL Hospitality REIT (XKLS:5109) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.16, compared to a current price of RM1.01 — trading 12.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.74, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.74 and 5.1% below the REITs industry median of 0.78. YTL Hospitality REIT's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 YTL Hospitality REIT (XKLS:5109), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.74 as of Jun. 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 YTL Hospitality REIT (XKLS:5109) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, YTL Hospitality REIT stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM1.01 is trading 12.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.16.
GuruFocus considers YTL Hospitality REIT to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5109:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.74 (near median its 10-year median of 0.74)
GF Value™: RM1.16 vs. price of RM1.01 (12.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 5.1% below the REITs median (#316 of 684)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5109 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
YTL Hospitality REIT is a company engaged in the hotel and resort as well as the property development divisions. Its properties include prime hotel and hospitality-related properties, which include JW Marriott Hotel, The Residences at The Ritz-Carlton, the Pangkor Laut, Tanjong Jara, Cameron Highlands resorts, and the AC hotels in Kuala Lumpur. The group's business activity comprises two reportable segments: Property rental and Hotel. The Property Rental segment includes the leasing of hotel properties. The Hotel segment refers to the operation of the hotel business. Geographically, it holds a presence in the regions of Malaysia, Japan, and Australia, with the majority of revenue coming from Malaysia.
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