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Malakoff BhdXKLS:5264 +0.60%47 Debt-to-Equity is 1.45 as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 1.74. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5264 with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.66 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 471 Utilities - Regulated companies, Malakoff Bhd ranks worse than 67.52% 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 Malakoff Bhd's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5264'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.38 Med: 1.74 Max: 3.05
Current: 1.45
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Malakoff Bhd was 3.05. The lowest was 1.38. And the median was 1.74.
XKLS:5264's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 67.52% of 471
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 1
vs XKLS:5264: 1.45
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.
Malakoff Bhd Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Malakoff Bhd Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Malakoff 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 Utilities - Diversified subindustry, Malakoff 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.
Malakoff Bhd Debt-to-Equity vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Malakoff Bhd's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Malakoff 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.
Malakoff Bhd (XKLS:5264) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.45 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Malakoff Bhd and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 1.74. Over the past decade, Malakoff Bhd's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.38 to 3.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Malakoff Bhd ranks #318 out of 471 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 67.5%.
Is Malakoff Bhd's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Malakoff Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.45 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 1.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.38 to a high of 3.05. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Debt-to-Equity is 1.00. Malakoff Bhd's value of 1.45 is 45% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Malakoff Bhd ranks #318 out of 471 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Malakoff Bhd has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Malakoff Bhd's Debt-to-Equity compare to SRE?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Malakoff Bhd ranks #318 out of 471 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Malakoff Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 1.00. Malakoff Bhd's value of 1.45 is 45% above this benchmark. Historically, Malakoff Bhd's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.38 to 3.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.74 vs. the industry median of 1.00, Malakoff 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Utilities - Regulated companies is 1.00, based on 471 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. Malakoff Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.45 is 45% 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 Malakoff Bhd and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 1.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Malakoff Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.45, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 1.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Malakoff Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malakoff Bhd (XKLS:5264) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.66, compared to a current price of RM0.84 — trading 27.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.45, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 1.74 and 45% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.00. Malakoff Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 8 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 Malakoff Bhd (XKLS:5264), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.45 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 Malakoff Bhd (XKLS:5264) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malakoff Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM0.84 is trading 27.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.66.
GuruFocus considers Malakoff Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5264:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.45 (17% below median its 10-year median of 1.74)
GF Value™: RM0.66 vs. price of RM0.84 (27.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 45% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#318 of 471)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5264 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Malakoff Corp Bhd is an Energy generation and Environmental Solutions organization. The company is an Independent Power Producer generating electricity from its domestic thermal power plants. Its renewable energy portfolio comprises large scale solar, commercial and industrial solar installations, small hydropower projects and its WTE plant development. Its segments include Power generation which includes power generation business and water desalination services; and Waste management and environmental services which include waste management services and environmental services. The majority of the revenue is derived from Power generation segment. Geographical revenue is solely derived from Malaysia.
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