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Vantris Energy BhdXKLS:5218 +1.52%38 Debt-to-Equity is 1.74 as of Apr. 2026, which is 45% above its 10-year median of 1.20. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5218 with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.28 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 810 Oil & Gas companies, Vantris Energy Bhd ranks worse than 85.8% 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 Vantris Energy Bhd's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5218'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.7 Med: 1.2 Max: 125.63
Current: 1.74
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Vantris Energy Bhd was 125.63. The lowest was -3.70. And the median was 1.20.
XKLS:5218's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 85.8% of 810
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 0.45
vs XKLS:5218: 1.74
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.
Vantris Energy Bhd Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Vantris Energy Bhd Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vantris Energy 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.
XKLS:5218 vs SLB, BKR, FTI: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Vantris Energy 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.
Vantris Energy Bhd Debt-to-Equity vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Vantris Energy Bhd's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vantris Energy 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.
Vantris Energy Bhd (XKLS:5218) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.74 as of Apr. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Vantris Energy Bhd and its competitors. This is 45% above median its historical median of 1.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Vantris Energy Bhd ranks #695 out of 810 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 85.8%.
Is Vantris Energy Bhd's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Vantris Energy Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.74 is 45% above median its 10-year median of 1.20. The Oil & Gas industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.45. Vantris Energy Bhd's value of 1.74 is 286.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vantris Energy Bhd ranks #695 out of 810 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Vantris Energy Bhd has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vantris Energy Bhd's Debt-to-Equity compare to SLB and BKR?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Vantris Energy Bhd ranks #695 out of 810 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Vantris Energy Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.45. Vantris Energy Bhd's value of 1.74 is 286.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.20 vs. the industry median of 0.45, Vantris Energy 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Oil & Gas companies is 0.45, based on 810 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. Vantris Energy Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.74 is 286.7% 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 Vantris Energy Bhd and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vantris Energy Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.74, which is 45% above median its own 10-year median of 1.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vantris Energy Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vantris Energy Bhd (XKLS:5218) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.28, compared to a current price of RM0.34 — trading 19.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.74, which is 45% above median its 10-year median of 1.20 and 286.7% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 0.45. Vantris Energy Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 10 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 Vantris Energy Bhd (XKLS:5218), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.74 as of Apr. 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 Vantris Energy Bhd (XKLS:5218) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vantris Energy Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM0.34 is trading 19.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.28.
GuruFocus considers Vantris Energy Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5218:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.74 (45% above median its 10-year median of 1.20)
GF Value™: RM0.28 vs. price of RM0.34 (19.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 286.7% above the Oil & Gas median (#695 of 810)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5218 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vantris Energy Bhd is a integrated energy services and solutions provider operating across the entire upstream value chain, including renewables. The Group's spectrum of capabilities covers exploration, development, production, rejuvenation, decommissioning and abandonment. With a skilled and technically capable workforce, strategic world-class assets, and project management capabilities, the Group today delivers its integrated solutions and expertise in over different countries. The segments of the company include Engineering & Construction segment deriving maximum revenue, Drilling segment, and Operations & Management segment.
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