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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 Southern Acids (M) Bhd's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5134'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0 Med: 0.02 Max: 0.04
Current: 0.02
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Southern Acids (M) Bhd was 0.04. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.02.
XKLS:5134's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 97.44% of 508
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 0.53
vs XKLS:5134: 0.02
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.
Southern Acids (M) Bhd Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Southern Acids (M) Bhd Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Southern Acids (M) 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 Conglomerates subindustry, Southern Acids (M) 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.
Southern Acids (M) Bhd Debt-to-Equity vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Southern Acids (M) Bhd's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Southern Acids (M) 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.
Southern Acids (M) Bhd (XKLS:5134) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.02 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Southern Acids (M) Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Southern Acids (M) Bhd ranks #13 out of 508 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 2.6%.
Is Southern Acids (M) Bhd's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Southern Acids (M) Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.02 is near median its 10-year median of 0.02. The Conglomerates industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.53. Southern Acids (M) Bhd's value of 0.02 is 96.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Southern Acids (M) Bhd ranks #13 out of 508 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Southern Acids (M) Bhd has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Southern Acids (M) Bhd's Debt-to-Equity compare to MMM and HON?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Southern Acids (M) Bhd ranks #13 out of 508 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Southern Acids (M) Bhd in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.53. Southern Acids (M) Bhd's value of 0.02 is 96.2% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.02 vs. the industry median of 0.53, Southern Acids (M) 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Conglomerates companies is 0.53, based on 508 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. Southern Acids (M) Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.02 is 96.2% 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 Southern Acids (M) Bhd and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Southern Acids (M) Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.02, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Southern Acids (M) Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Acids (M) Bhd (XKLS:5134) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM2.87, compared to a current price of RM3.02 — trading 5.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.02, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.02 and 96.2% below the Conglomerates industry median of 0.53. Southern Acids (M) Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 4 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 Southern Acids (M) Bhd (XKLS:5134), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.02 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 Southern Acids (M) Bhd (XKLS:5134) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Acids (M) Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM3.02 is trading 5.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM2.87.
GuruFocus considers Southern Acids (M) Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5134:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.02 (near median its 10-year median of 0.02)
GF Value™: RM2.87 vs. price of RM3.02 (5.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 96.2% below the Conglomerates median (#13 of 508)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5134 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Southern Acids (M) Bhd is an investment holding and the provision of a management service company. The company's operating segment includes Oleochemical; Healthcare; Milling and Cultivation and Investments and services. It generates maximum revenue from the Milling and Cultivation segment. The Oleochemical Segment is involved in the manufacturing and marketing of fatty acids and glycerine. Its Milling and Cultivation Segment is principally engaged in the processing of Fresh Fruit Bunches. Geographically, it has a presence in Malaysia, Indonesia, Europe, America, and Other Countries.
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