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Melati Ehsan Holdings BhdXKLS:5129 56 Debt-to-Equity is 0.13 as of May. 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 0.14. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5129 with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.84 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,614 Construction companies, Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd ranks better than 74.97% 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 Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5129'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0 Med: 0.14 Max: 0.35
Current: 0.13
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd was 0.35. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.14.
XKLS:5129's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 74.97% of 1614
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 0.4
vs XKLS:5129: 0.13
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.
Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Melati Ehsan 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:5129 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Melati Ehsan 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.
Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd Debt-to-Equity vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Melati Ehsan 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.
Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5129) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.13 as of May. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd ranks #404 out of 1614 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 25%.
Is Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.13 is near median its 10-year median of 0.14. The Construction industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.40. Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd's value of 0.13 is 67.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd ranks #404 out of 1614 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-Equity compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd ranks #404 out of 1614 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.40. Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd's value of 0.13 is 67.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.14 vs. the industry median of 0.40, Melati Ehsan 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 Construction company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Construction companies is 0.40, based on 1,614 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. Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.13 is 67.5% 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 Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Construction 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. Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.13, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5129) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.84, compared to a current price of RM0.49 — trading 73.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.13, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.14 and 67.5% below the Construction industry median of 0.40. Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5129), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.13 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 Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5129) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.49 is trading 73.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.84.
GuruFocus considers Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5129:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.13 (near median its 10-year median of 0.14)
GF Value™: RM1.84 vs. price of RM0.49 (73.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 67.5% below the Construction median (#404 of 1614)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5129 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd is a Malaysia-based investment holding company. The principal activities of the company include turnkey contracting, property development, trading of construction materials, rental of machinery, and money-lending services. The Group's reporting segments comprise the Construction segment, which includes turnkey construction activities; the Trading segment, which includes the trading of construction materials and rental of machinery; and the Property Development segment, which relates to the development of residential and commercial properties. The company operates principally in Malaysia and generates the majority of its revenue from the Construction segment.
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