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Luxchem BhdXKLS:5143 -1.10%51 Debt-to-Equity is 0.13 as of Jun. 2026, which is 24% below its 10-year median of 0.17. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5143 with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.45 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,417 Chemicals companies, Luxchem Bhd ranks better than 73.75% 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 Luxchem Bhd's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5143'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.08 Med: 0.17 Max: 0.4
Current: 0.13
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Luxchem Bhd was 0.40. The lowest was 0.08. And the median was 0.17.
XKLS:5143's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 73.75% of 1417
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 0.37
vs XKLS:5143: 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.
Luxchem Bhd Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Luxchem Bhd Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Luxchem 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 Chemicals subindustry, Luxchem 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.
Luxchem Bhd Debt-to-Equity vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Luxchem Bhd's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Luxchem 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.
Luxchem Bhd (XKLS:5143) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.13 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Luxchem Bhd and its competitors. This is 24% below median its historical median of 0.17. Over the past decade, Luxchem Bhd's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.08 to 0.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Luxchem Bhd ranks #372 out of 1417 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 26.3%.
Is Luxchem Bhd's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Luxchem Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.13 is 24% below median its 10-year median of 0.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.08 to a high of 0.40. The Chemicals industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.37. Luxchem Bhd's value of 0.13 is 64.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Luxchem Bhd ranks #372 out of 1417 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Luxchem 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 Luxchem Bhd's Debt-to-Equity compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Luxchem Bhd ranks #372 out of 1417 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Luxchem Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.37. Luxchem Bhd's value of 0.13 is 64.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Luxchem Bhd's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.08 to 0.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.17 vs. the industry median of 0.37, Luxchem 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 Chemicals company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Chemicals companies is 0.37, based on 1,417 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. Luxchem Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.13 is 64.9% 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 Luxchem Bhd and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Luxchem Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.13, which is 24% below median its own 10-year median of 0.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Luxchem Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Luxchem Bhd (XKLS:5143) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.45, compared to a current price of RM0.45 — trading right at its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.13, which is 24% below median its 10-year median of 0.17 and 64.9% below the Chemicals industry median of 0.37. Luxchem Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 2 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 Luxchem Bhd (XKLS:5143), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.13 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 Luxchem Bhd (XKLS:5143) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Luxchem Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.45 is trading 0% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.45.
GuruFocus considers Luxchem Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5143:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.13 (24% below median its 10-year median of 0.17)
GF Value™: RM0.45 vs. price of RM0.45 (0% below fair value)
Industry Position: 64.9% below the Chemicals median (#372 of 1417)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5143 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Luxchem Corp Bhd is a Malaysia-based company engaged in the import, export, and distribution of petrochemical and other related products globally. It operates through two reportable segments, namely Trading and Manufacturing. Maximum revenue is generated from the Trading segment, which is engaged in the import, export, and distribution of petrochemical and other related products, and in the trading of hardware and other materials required for interior decoration, construction, and development. The Manufacturing segment is involved in the manufacturing and trading of unsaturated polyester resin, latex chemical dispersions, latex processing chemicals, former cleaning, powder-free coagulant, and related products. Geographically, the Group derives maximum revenue from Malaysia.
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