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CPE Technology BhdXKLS:5317 -2.73%45 Debt-to-Equity is 0.01 as of Mar. 2026, which is 75% below its 10-year median of 0.04. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5317 with a GF Score™ of 45/100. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,226 Hardware companies, CPE Technology Bhd ranks better than 99.96% 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 CPE Technology Bhd's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5317'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01 Med: 0.04 Max: 0.34
Current: 0.01
During the past 7 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of CPE Technology Bhd was 0.34. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.04.
XKLS:5317's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 99.96% of 2226
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 0.27
vs XKLS:5317: 0.01
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.
CPE Technology Bhd Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
CPE Technology Bhd Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CPE Technology 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:5317 vs APH, GLW, TEL: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, CPE Technology 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.
CPE Technology Bhd Debt-to-Equity vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, CPE Technology Bhd's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CPE Technology 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.
CPE Technology Bhd (XKLS:5317) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.01 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on CPE Technology Bhd and its competitors. This is 75% below median its historical median of 0.04. Over the past decade, CPE Technology Bhd's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 0.34. According to the industry distribution chart, CPE Technology Bhd ranks #1 out of 2226 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 0%.
Is CPE Technology Bhd's Debt-to-Equity too high?
CPE Technology Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.01 is 75% below median its 10-year median of 0.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 0.34. The Hardware industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.27. CPE Technology Bhd's value of 0.01 is 96.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CPE Technology Bhd ranks #1 out of 2226 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CPE Technology Bhd has a GF Score™ of 45/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CPE Technology Bhd's Debt-to-Equity compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, CPE Technology Bhd ranks #1 out of 2226 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places CPE Technology Bhd in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.27. CPE Technology Bhd's value of 0.01 is 96.3% below this benchmark. Historically, CPE Technology Bhd's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 0.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.04 vs. the industry median of 0.27, CPE Technology 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 Hardware company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Hardware companies is 0.27, based on 2,226 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. CPE Technology Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.01 is 96.3% 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 CPE Technology Bhd and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CPE Technology Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.01, which is 75% below median its own 10-year median of 0.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CPE Technology Bhd stock overvalued right now?
CPE Technology Bhd (XKLS:5317) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 0.01. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.01, which is 75% below median its 10-year median of 0.04 and 96.3% below the Hardware industry median of 0.27. CPE Technology Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 9 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 CPE Technology Bhd (XKLS:5317), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.01 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.
CPE Technology Bhd is an investment holding company that focuses on manufacturing precision-machined parts and components through its subsidiaries. The company is involved in precision machining and mechanical sub-assembly, including CNC turning and milling, turn-mill, and finishing processes. It also engages in trading precision machine parts and components. The company uses computer numerically controlled machinery integrated with CAD/CAM software to manufacture parts and assemblies used in sectors such as consumer electronics and semiconductors, automotive components, health and science, among others. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from the United States, with the rest coming from Singapore, Malaysia, Italy, Japan, Thailand, and other regions.
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