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Sasbadi Holdings BhdXKLS:5252 54 Debt-to-Equity is 0.16 as of May. 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 0.18. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5252 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.19 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 832 Media - Diversified companies, Sasbadi Holdings Bhd ranks better than 60.34% 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 Sasbadi Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5252'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.05 Med: 0.18 Max: 0.32
Current: 0.16
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Sasbadi Holdings Bhd was 0.32. The lowest was 0.05. And the median was 0.18.
XKLS:5252's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 60.34% of 832
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.25
vs XKLS:5252: 0.16
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.
Sasbadi Holdings Bhd Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Sasbadi Holdings Bhd Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sasbadi Holdings 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 Publishing subindustry, Sasbadi 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.
Sasbadi Holdings Bhd Debt-to-Equity vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Sasbadi Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sasbadi 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.
Sasbadi Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5252) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.16 as of May. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Sasbadi Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 0.18. Over the past decade, Sasbadi Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.05 to 0.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Sasbadi Holdings Bhd ranks #330 out of 832 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 39.7%.
Is Sasbadi Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Sasbadi Holdings Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.16 is 11% below median its 10-year median of 0.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.05 to a high of 0.32. The Media - Diversified industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.25. Sasbadi Holdings Bhd's value of 0.16 is 36% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sasbadi Holdings Bhd ranks #330 out of 832 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sasbadi Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sasbadi Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-Equity compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Sasbadi Holdings Bhd ranks #330 out of 832 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Sasbadi Holdings Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.25. Sasbadi Holdings Bhd's value of 0.16 is 36% below this benchmark. Historically, Sasbadi Holdings Bhd's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.05 to 0.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.18 vs. the industry median of 0.25, Sasbadi Holdings 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Media - Diversified companies is 0.25, based on 832 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. Sasbadi Holdings Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.16 is 36% 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 Sasbadi Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sasbadi Holdings Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.16, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 0.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sasbadi Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sasbadi Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5252) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.19, compared to a current price of RM0.15 — trading 21.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.16, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 0.18 and 36% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.25. Sasbadi Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 5 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 Sasbadi Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5252), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.16 as of May. 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 Sasbadi Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5252) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sasbadi Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.15 is trading 21.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.19.
GuruFocus considers Sasbadi Holdings Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5252:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.16 (11% below median its 10-year median of 0.18)
GF Value™: RM0.19 vs. price of RM0.15 (21.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 36% below the Media - Diversified median (#330 of 832)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5252 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sasbadi Holdings Bhd is an investment holding company that is a provider of education solutions. The company is engaged in content creation and print publishing activities. The Company is a publisher of educational materials, undertaking print publishing, creating content that is user-friendly, interactive, and fun for teachers and students, leveraging information and communications technology. It includes PC software, mobile applications, and cloud-based platforms suited for self-paced learning as well as for the future classroom. Its segments comprise Print publishing, Digital solutions, and Network Marketing; Applied learning products and STEM education services, and Corporate. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Print Publishing segment and operates in Malaysia.
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