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Pantech Global BhdXKLS:5331 17 Debt-to-Equity is 0.26 as of Feb. 2026, which is 30% below its 10-year median of 0.37. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5331 with a GF Score™ of 17/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 547 Steel companies, Pantech Global Bhd ranks better than 65.27% 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 Pantech Global Bhd's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5331'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.26 Med: 0.37 Max: 0.56
Current: 0.26
During the past 5 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Pantech Global Bhd was 0.56. The lowest was 0.26. And the median was 0.37.
XKLS:5331's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 65.27% of 547
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.4
vs XKLS:5331: 0.26
Pantech Global Bhd (XKLS:5331) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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.
Pantech Global Bhd Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Pantech Global Bhd Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pantech Global 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:5331 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Pantech Global 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.
Pantech Global Bhd Debt-to-Equity vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Pantech Global Bhd's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pantech Global 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.
Pantech Global Bhd (XKLS:5331) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.26 as of Feb. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Pantech Global Bhd and its competitors. This is 30% below median its historical median of 0.37. Over the past decade, Pantech Global Bhd's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.26 to 0.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Pantech Global Bhd ranks #190 out of 547 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 34.7%.
Is Pantech Global Bhd's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Pantech Global Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.26 is 30% below median its 10-year median of 0.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.26 to a high of 0.56. The Steel industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.40. Pantech Global Bhd's value of 0.26 is 35% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pantech Global Bhd ranks #190 out of 547 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Pantech Global Bhd has a GF Score™ of 17/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pantech Global Bhd's Debt-to-Equity compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Pantech Global Bhd ranks #190 out of 547 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Pantech Global Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.40. Pantech Global Bhd's value of 0.26 is 35% below this benchmark. Historically, Pantech Global Bhd's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.26 to 0.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.37 vs. the industry median of 0.40, Pantech Global 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 Steel company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Steel companies is 0.40, based on 547 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. Pantech Global Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.26 is 35% 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 Pantech Global Bhd and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pantech Global Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.26, which is 30% below median its own 10-year median of 0.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pantech Global Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Pantech Global Bhd (XKLS:5331) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 0.26. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.26, which is 30% below median its 10-year median of 0.37 and 35% below the Steel industry median of 0.40. Pantech Global Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 17/100 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 Pantech Global Bhd (XKLS:5331), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.26 as of Feb. 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.
Pantech Global Bhd is principally involved in investment holding. Through its subsidiaries, it is principally involved in the manufacture of butt weld pipe fittings and welded pipes. Its butt weld pipe fittings include carbon and stainless steel elbows, tees, reducers, stub ends (stainless steel only) and end caps mainly for pressure piping applications. The Company's welded pipes are stainless steel which are designed for specific applications requiring high temperature resistance and corrosion protection. Its other business activities include the provision of HFI long bend services, sales of by-products, scrap and other products.
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