Senheng New Retail Bhd (XKLS:5305) Debt-to-Equity: 0.22 (As of Mar. 2026) — 12% Below Median

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XKLS:5305 Senheng New Retail Bhd XKLS:5305
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What is Senheng New Retail Bhd Debt-to-Equity?

Senheng New Retail Bhd XKLS:5305 +4.00% 50 Debt-to-Equity is 0.22 as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 0.25. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5305 with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.22 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,017 Retail - Cyclical companies, Senheng New Retail Bhd ranks better than 75.12% on this metric.

Senheng New Retail Bhd's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM61 Mil. Senheng New Retail Bhd's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM58 Mil. Senheng New Retail Bhd's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM552 Mil. Senheng New Retail Bhd's debt to equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.22.

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 Senheng New Retail Bhd's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:

XKLS:5305' s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.2   Med: 0.25   Max: 1.26
Current: 0.22

During the past 8 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Senheng New Retail Bhd was 1.26. The lowest was 0.20. And the median was 0.25.

XKLS:5305's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than
75.12% of 1017 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 0.56 vs XKLS:5305: 0.22

Senheng New Retail Bhd  (XKLS:5305) Debt-to-Equity Explanation

In the calculation of Debt to Equity, we use the total of Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation divided by Total Stockholders Equity. In some calculations, Total Liabilities is used to for calculation.


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Senheng New Retail Bhd Debt-to-Equity Related Terms


Senheng New Retail Bhd Debt-to-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Senheng New Retail 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.

Senheng New Retail Bhd Debt-to-Equity Chart

Senheng New Retail Bhd Annual Data
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Senheng New Retail Bhd Quarterly Data
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XKLS:5305 vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: Debt-to-Equity Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Senheng New Retail 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.


Senheng New Retail Bhd Debt-to-Equity vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Senheng New Retail Bhd's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Senheng New Retail Bhd's Debt-to-Equity falls into.


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Senheng New Retail Bhd Debt-to-Equity Calculation

Debt to Equity measures the financial leverage a company has.

Senheng New Retail Bhd's Debt to Equity Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Senheng New Retail Bhd's Debt to Equity Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-Equity →
What does a Debt-to-Equity of 0.22 mean?
Senheng New Retail Bhd (XKLS:5305) 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 Senheng New Retail Bhd and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 0.25. Over the past decade, Senheng New Retail Bhd's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.20 to 1.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Senheng New Retail Bhd ranks #253 out of 1017 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 24.9%.
Is Senheng New Retail Bhd's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Senheng New Retail Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.22 is 12% below median its 10-year median of 0.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.20 to a high of 1.26. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56. Senheng New Retail Bhd's value of 0.22 is 60.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Senheng New Retail Bhd ranks #253 out of 1017 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Senheng New Retail Bhd has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Senheng New Retail Bhd's Debt-to-Equity compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Senheng New Retail Bhd ranks #253 out of 1017 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Senheng New Retail Bhd in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56. Senheng New Retail Bhd's value of 0.22 is 60.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Senheng New Retail Bhd's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.20 to 1.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.25 vs. the industry median of 0.56, Senheng New Retail 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Retail - Cyclical companies is 0.56, based on 1,017 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. Senheng New Retail Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.22 is 60.7% 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 Senheng New Retail Bhd and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Senheng New Retail Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.22, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 0.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Senheng New Retail Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Senheng New Retail Bhd (XKLS:5305) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.22, compared to a current price of RM0.13 — trading 40.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.22, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 0.25 and 60.7% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 0.56. Senheng New Retail Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 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 Senheng New Retail Bhd (XKLS:5305), 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 Senheng New Retail Bhd (XKLS:5305) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Senheng New Retail Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.13 is trading 40.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.22. GuruFocus considers Senheng New Retail Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5305:

  • Debt-to-Equity: 0.22 (12% below median its 10-year median of 0.25)
  • GF Value™: RM0.22 vs. price of RM0.13 (40.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 60.7% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#253 of 1017)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5305 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Senheng New Retail Bhd Business Description

Address 42B, 44B, Jalan Pandan 3/2, Pandan Jaya, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 55100
Senheng New Retail Bhd is engaged in the retailing of electrical appliances. The company has two reportable segments: Trading division engaged in trading of the Group's products; and Warranty division engaged in the provision of warranty services in relation to replacement, repair, and maintenance of products sold. The trading segment derives the majority of the revenue. The business activities of the group are predominantly located in Malaysia. The electrical appliances product includes Mobiles & Tablets, Digital Gadgets, Computer & Laptops, Home Entertainment, Home Appliances, Health & Beauty, Smart Home and Solar Solution.
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