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Shin Yang Group BhdXKLS:5173 -2.63%68 Debt-to-Equity is 0.08 as of Mar. 2026, which is 71% below its 10-year median of 0.28. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5173 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.46 (Significantly Undervalued). Among 909 Transportation companies, Shin Yang Group Bhd ranks better than 89.66% 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 Shin Yang Group Bhd's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5173'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.05 Med: 0.28 Max: 0.45
Current: 0.08
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Shin Yang Group Bhd was 0.45. The lowest was 0.05. And the median was 0.28.
XKLS:5173's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 89.66% of 909
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 0.53
vs XKLS:5173: 0.08
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.
Shin Yang Group Bhd Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Shin Yang Group Bhd Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shin Yang Group 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.
Shin Yang Group Bhd Debt-to-Equity Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Shin Yang Group 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.
Shin Yang Group Bhd Debt-to-Equity vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Shin Yang Group Bhd's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shin Yang Group 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.
Shin Yang Group Bhd (XKLS:5173) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.08 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Shin Yang Group Bhd and its competitors. This is 71% below median its historical median of 0.28. Over the past decade, Shin Yang Group Bhd's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.05 to 0.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Shin Yang Group Bhd ranks #94 out of 909 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 10.3%.
Is Shin Yang Group Bhd's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Shin Yang Group Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.08 is 71% below median its 10-year median of 0.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.05 to a high of 0.45. The Transportation industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.53. Shin Yang Group Bhd's value of 0.08 is 84.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shin Yang Group Bhd ranks #94 out of 909 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Shin Yang Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shin Yang Group Bhd's Debt-to-Equity compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Shin Yang Group Bhd ranks #94 out of 909 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Shin Yang Group Bhd in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.53. Shin Yang Group Bhd's value of 0.08 is 84.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Shin Yang Group Bhd's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.05 to 0.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.28 vs. the industry median of 0.53, Shin Yang Group 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 Transportation company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Transportation companies is 0.53, based on 909 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. Shin Yang Group Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.08 is 84.9% 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 Shin Yang Group Bhd and its competitors. For the Transportation 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. Shin Yang Group Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.08, which is 71% below median its own 10-year median of 0.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shin Yang Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shin Yang Group Bhd (XKLS:5173) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.46, compared to a current price of RM0.74 — trading 49.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.08, which is 71% below median its 10-year median of 0.28 and 84.9% below the Transportation industry median of 0.53. Shin Yang Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 68/100. 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 Shin Yang Group Bhd (XKLS:5173), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.08 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 Shin Yang Group Bhd (XKLS:5173) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shin Yang Group Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.74 is trading 49.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.46.
GuruFocus considers Shin Yang Group Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5173:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.08 (71% below median its 10-year median of 0.28)
GF Value™: RM1.46 vs. price of RM0.74 (49.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 84.9% below the Transportation median (#94 of 909)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5173 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shin Yang Group Bhd core business operations span shipping, shipbuilding, and ship repair. Its shipping division is diversified across multiple segments, including dry bulk, liquid bulk, containerised cargo, coastal shipping, barge and tug operations, as well as regional logistics with door-to-door solutions. Its segments are: Shipbuilding, ship repair and fabrication of metal structures; Shipping, which carries out shipping business in coastal and regional routes within Malaysia and ASEAN region and international routes; Land transportation and hiring services; Manufacturing, distribution and marketing of industrial gases, provision of services and maintenance, and trading in welding equipment and machinery; Automotive dealership, which generates maximum revenue; and Others.
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