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MSM Malaysia Holdings BhdXKLS:5202 47 Debt-to-Equity is 0.71 as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 0.64. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5202 with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.05 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,747 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd ranks worse than 66.63% 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 MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5202'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.15 Med: 0.64 Max: 0.85
Current: 0.71
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd was 0.85. The lowest was 0.15. And the median was 0.64.
XKLS:5202's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 66.63% of 1747
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.41
vs XKLS:5202: 0.71
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.
MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
MSM Malaysia 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:5202 vs MDLZ, HSY, TR: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Confectioners subindustry, MSM Malaysia 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.
MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd Debt-to-Equity vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MSM Malaysia 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.
MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5202) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.71 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 0.64. Over the past decade, MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.15 to 0.85. According to the industry distribution chart, MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd ranks #1164 out of 1747 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 66.6%.
Is MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-Equity too high?
MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.71 is 11% above median its 10-year median of 0.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.15 to a high of 0.85. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd's value of 0.71 is 73.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd ranks #1164 out of 1747 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-Equity compare to MDLZ and HSY?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd ranks #1164 out of 1747 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd's value of 0.71 is 73.2% above this benchmark. Historically, MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.15 to 0.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.64 vs. the industry median of 0.41, MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd has consistently been above 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.41, based on 1,747 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. MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.71 is 73.2% above 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 MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods 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. MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.71, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 0.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5202) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.05, compared to a current price of RM0.70 — trading 33.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.71, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 0.64 and 73.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.41. MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 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 MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5202), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.71 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 MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5202) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.70 is trading 33.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.05.
GuruFocus considers MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5202:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.71 (11% above median its 10-year median of 0.64)
GF Value™: RM1.05 vs. price of RM0.70 (33.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 73.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1164 of 1747)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5202 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd is a sugar manufacturing company. It has only one reportable segment, Sugar, which is engaged in sugar refining and sales, marketing of refined sugar, and commodity trading. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Malaysia and also has a presence in other parts of Asia, Europe, Africa, Oceania, and North America.
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