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Karex BhdXKLS:5247 -3.06%41 Debt-to-Equity is 0.52 as of Mar. 2026, which is 126% above its 10-year median of 0.23. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5247 with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.77 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,746 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Karex Bhd ranks worse than 56.36% 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 Karex Bhd's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5247'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.04 Med: 0.23 Max: 0.52
Current: 0.52
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Karex Bhd was 0.52. The lowest was 0.04. And the median was 0.23.
XKLS:5247's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 56.36% of 1746
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.42
vs XKLS:5247: 0.52
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.
Karex Bhd Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Karex Bhd Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Karex 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:5247 vs PG, CL, KVUE: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Karex 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.
Karex Bhd Debt-to-Equity vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Karex Bhd's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Karex 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.
Karex Bhd (XKLS:5247) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.52 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Karex Bhd and its competitors. This is 126% above median its historical median of 0.23. Over the past decade, Karex Bhd's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.04 to 0.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Karex Bhd ranks #984 out of 1746 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 56.4%.
Is Karex Bhd's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Karex Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.52 is 126% above median its 10-year median of 0.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.04 to a high of 0.52. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.42. Karex Bhd's value of 0.52 is 23.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Karex Bhd ranks #984 out of 1746 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Karex Bhd has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Karex Bhd's Debt-to-Equity compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Karex Bhd ranks #984 out of 1746 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Karex Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.42. Karex Bhd's value of 0.52 is 23.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Karex Bhd's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.04 to 0.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.23 vs. the industry median of 0.42, Karex 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 0.42, based on 1,746 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. Karex Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.52 is 23.8% 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 Karex Bhd and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Karex Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.52, which is 126% above median its own 10-year median of 0.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Karex Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Karex Bhd (XKLS:5247) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.77, compared to a current price of RM0.48 — trading 38.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.52, which is 126% above median its 10-year median of 0.23 and 23.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.42. Karex Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 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 Karex Bhd (XKLS:5247), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.52 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 Karex Bhd (XKLS:5247) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Karex Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.48 is trading 38.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.77.
GuruFocus considers Karex Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5247:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.52 (126% above median its 10-year median of 0.23)
GF Value™: RM0.77 vs. price of RM0.48 (38.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 23.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#984 of 1746)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5247 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Karex Bhd is a Malaysian investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, its main business activities comprise investment holding, manufacture, and sale of sexual wellness, medical, and other health-related products. These activities are located in Malaysia, Thailand, the United States of America, and the United Kingdom. It is principally engaged in manufacturing and selling condoms, personal lubricants, latex probe covers, oral dams, and others. The operating segments of the company are Sexual wellness, which generates maximum profits, Medical, and Others. Geographically, it derives key revenue from the Americas and the rest from Asia, Europe, and Africa.
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