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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 Pantech Group Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5125'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.18 Med: 0.3 Max: 0.42
Current: 0.24
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Pantech Group Holdings Bhd was 0.42. The lowest was 0.18. And the median was 0.30.
XKLS:5125's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 68.07% of 548
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.41
vs XKLS:5125: 0.24
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.
Pantech Group Holdings Bhd Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Pantech Group Holdings Bhd 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.
XKLS:5125 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Pantech Group 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.
Pantech Group Holdings Bhd Debt-to-Equity vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Pantech Group Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pantech Group 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.
Pantech Group Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5125) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.24 as of May. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Pantech Group Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 0.30. Over the past decade, Pantech Group Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.18 to 0.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Pantech Group Holdings Bhd ranks #175 out of 548 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 31.9%.
Is Pantech Group Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Pantech Group Holdings Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.24 is 20% below median its 10-year median of 0.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.18 to a high of 0.42. The Steel industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Pantech Group Holdings Bhd's value of 0.24 is 41.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pantech Group Holdings Bhd ranks #175 out of 548 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Pantech Group Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pantech Group Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-Equity compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Pantech Group Holdings Bhd ranks #175 out of 548 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Pantech Group Holdings Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Pantech Group Holdings Bhd's value of 0.24 is 41.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Pantech Group Holdings Bhd's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.18 to 0.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.30 vs. the industry median of 0.41, Pantech Group 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 Steel company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Steel companies is 0.41, 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. Pantech Group Holdings Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.24 is 41.5% 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 Pantech Group Holdings Bhd 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. Pantech Group Holdings Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.24, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 0.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pantech Group Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pantech Group Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5125) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.72, compared to a current price of RM0.66 — trading 9% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.24, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 0.30 and 41.5% below the Steel industry median of 0.41. Pantech Group Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 3 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 Pantech Group Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5125), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.24 as of May. 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 Pantech Group Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5125) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pantech Group Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.66 is trading 9% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.72.
GuruFocus considers Pantech Group Holdings Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5125:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.24 (20% below median its 10-year median of 0.30)
GF Value™: RM0.72 vs. price of RM0.66 (9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 41.5% below the Steel median (#175 of 548)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5125 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pantech Group Holdings Bhd is engaged in investment holding and the provision of management services. The company has three operating segments: Trading, Manufacturing, and Investment holding. The company derives maximum of its revenues from the Manufacturing segment. The Trading segment is engaged in trading, supplying, and stocking high-pressure seamless and specialized steel pipes, fittings, flanges, valves, and other related products. The Manufacturing segment is engaged in the manufacturing and supply of butt-welded carbon steel fittings, stainless steel, and alloy pipes, fittings, and related products, as well as milling, machining, and welding of tube and pipe fitting. The Investment holding segment is engaged in investment holding, property investment, and management services.
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