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Sunway BhdXKLS:5211 87 Debt-to-Equity is 0.68 as of Mar. 2026, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 0.87. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5211 with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of RM5.83 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 509 Conglomerates companies, Sunway Bhd ranks worse than 56.58% 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 Sunway Bhd's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5211'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.68 Med: 0.87 Max: 1.2
Current: 0.68
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Sunway Bhd was 1.20. The lowest was 0.68. And the median was 0.87.
XKLS:5211's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 56.58% of 509
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 0.53
vs XKLS:5211: 0.68
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.
Sunway Bhd Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Sunway Bhd Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sunway 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, Sunway 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.
Sunway Bhd Debt-to-Equity vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Sunway Bhd's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sunway 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.
Sunway Bhd (XKLS:5211) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.68 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Sunway Bhd and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 0.87. Over the past decade, Sunway Bhd's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.68 to 1.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Sunway Bhd ranks #288 out of 509 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 56.6%.
Is Sunway Bhd's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Sunway Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.68 is 22% below median its 10-year median of 0.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.68 to a high of 1.20. The Conglomerates industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.53. Sunway Bhd's value of 0.68 is 28.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sunway Bhd ranks #288 out of 509 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sunway Bhd has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sunway Bhd's Debt-to-Equity compare to MMM and HON?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Sunway Bhd ranks #288 out of 509 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Sunway Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.53. Sunway Bhd's value of 0.68 is 28.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Sunway Bhd's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.68 to 1.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.87 vs. the industry median of 0.53, Sunway 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Conglomerates companies is 0.53, based on 509 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. Sunway Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.68 is 28.3% 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 Sunway 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. Sunway Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.68, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 0.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sunway Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sunway Bhd (XKLS:5211) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM5.83, compared to a current price of RM5.08 — trading 12.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.68, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 0.87 and 28.3% above the Conglomerates industry median of 0.53. Sunway Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 6 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 Sunway Bhd (XKLS:5211), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.68 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 Sunway Bhd (XKLS:5211) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sunway Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM5.08 is trading 12.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM5.83.
GuruFocus considers Sunway Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5211:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.68 (22% below median its 10-year median of 0.87)
GF Value™: RM5.83 vs. price of RM5.08 (12.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 28.3% above the Conglomerates median (#288 of 509)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5211 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sunway Bhd is a Malaysian property-construction corporation that has diverse businesses that are key players in their respective industries which include property development, healthcare, construction, property investment, REIT, leisure, hospitality, trading, manufacturing, quarry, and building materials. It has geographic segments Malaysia, Singapore, China, India, Australia, Indonesia, United Kingdom, and Other countries. It generates the majority of its revenue from Malaysia. Its segments are Property Development, Healthcare, Construction, Property Investment & REIT, Leisure, Hospitality, Trading & Manufacturing, Building Materials and Quarry. It generates the majority of its revenue from Property Development and Construction.
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