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Avangaad BhdXKLS:5259 42 Debt-to-Equity is 0.22 as of Mar. 2026, which is 88% below its 10-year median of 1.78. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5259 with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.18 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 909 Transportation companies, Avangaad Bhd ranks better than 75.58% 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 Avangaad Bhd's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5259'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.22 Med: 1.78 Max: 30.68
Current: 0.22
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Avangaad Bhd was 30.68. The lowest was 0.22. And the median was 1.78.
XKLS:5259's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 75.58% of 909
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 0.53
vs XKLS:5259: 0.22
Avangaad Bhd (XKLS:5259) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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Avangaad Bhd Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Avangaad Bhd Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Avangaad 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 Marine Shipping subindustry, Avangaad 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.
Avangaad Bhd Debt-to-Equity vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Avangaad Bhd's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Avangaad 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.
Avangaad Bhd (XKLS:5259) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.22 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Avangaad Bhd and its competitors. This is 88% below median its historical median of 1.78. Over the past decade, Avangaad Bhd's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.22 to 30.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Avangaad Bhd ranks #222 out of 909 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 24.4%.
Is Avangaad Bhd's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Avangaad Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.22 is 88% below median its 10-year median of 1.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.22 to a high of 30.68. The Transportation industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.53. Avangaad Bhd's value of 0.22 is 58.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Avangaad Bhd ranks #222 out of 909 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Avangaad Bhd has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Avangaad Bhd's Debt-to-Equity compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Avangaad Bhd ranks #222 out of 909 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Avangaad Bhd in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.53. Avangaad Bhd's value of 0.22 is 58.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Avangaad Bhd's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.22 to 30.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.78 vs. the industry median of 0.53, Avangaad 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 Transportation company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Transportation companies is 0.53, based on 909 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. Avangaad Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.22 is 58.5% 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 Avangaad Bhd and its competitors. For the Transportation 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. Avangaad Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.22, which is 88% below median its own 10-year median of 1.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Avangaad Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avangaad Bhd (XKLS:5259) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.18, compared to a current price of RM0.30 — trading 66.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.22, which is 88% below median its 10-year median of 1.78 and 58.5% below the Transportation industry median of 0.53. Avangaad Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 4 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 Avangaad Bhd (XKLS:5259), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.22 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 Avangaad Bhd (XKLS:5259) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avangaad Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM0.30 is trading 66.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.18.
GuruFocus considers Avangaad Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5259:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.22 (88% below median its 10-year median of 1.78)
GF Value™: RM0.18 vs. price of RM0.30 (66.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 58.5% below the Transportation median (#222 of 909)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5259 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Avangaad Bhd is engaged in the business of marine transportation and offshore storage of oil & gas, and provision of port marine services. The company is an owner and operator of marine vessels. The company is involved in the charter of various types of tankers for the transportation and offshore storage of oil & gas, the charter of marine support vessels for the provision of port marine services and charter of Offshore Support Vessels in the form of fast crew boats to transport personnel/light cargoes between shore and platform, platform and platform and other offshore facilities. The company has a sole operating segment, the Charter hire segment. The group operates in Malaysia.
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