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Gamuda BhdXKLS:5398 +1.14%83 Debt-to-Equity is 1.03 as of Apr. 2026, which is 47% above its 10-year median of 0.70. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5398 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of RM4.95 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,616 Construction companies, Gamuda Bhd ranks worse than 77.04% 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 Gamuda Bhd's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5398'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.43 Med: 0.7 Max: 1.03
Current: 1.03
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Gamuda Bhd was 1.03. The lowest was 0.43. And the median was 0.70.
XKLS:5398's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 77.04% of 1616
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 0.4
vs XKLS:5398: 1.03
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.
Gamuda Bhd Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Gamuda Bhd Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Gamuda 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:5398 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Gamuda 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.
Gamuda Bhd Debt-to-Equity vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Gamuda Bhd's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gamuda 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.
Gamuda Bhd (XKLS:5398) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.03 as of Apr. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Gamuda Bhd and its competitors. This is 47% above median its historical median of 0.70. Over the past decade, Gamuda Bhd's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.43 to 1.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Gamuda Bhd ranks #1245 out of 1616 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 77%.
Is Gamuda Bhd's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Gamuda Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.03 is 47% above median its 10-year median of 0.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.43 to a high of 1.03. The Construction industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.40. Gamuda Bhd's value of 1.03 is 157.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gamuda Bhd ranks #1245 out of 1616 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Gamuda Bhd has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gamuda Bhd's Debt-to-Equity compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Gamuda Bhd ranks #1245 out of 1616 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Gamuda Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.40. Gamuda Bhd's value of 1.03 is 157.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Gamuda Bhd's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.43 to 1.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.70 vs. the industry median of 0.40, Gamuda 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 a Construction company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Construction companies is 0.40, based on 1,616 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. Gamuda Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.03 is 157.5% 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 Gamuda Bhd and its competitors. For the Construction 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. Gamuda Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.03, which is 47% above median its own 10-year median of 0.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gamuda Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gamuda Bhd (XKLS:5398) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM4.95, compared to a current price of RM4.42 — trading 10.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.03, which is 47% above median its 10-year median of 0.70 and 157.5% above the Construction industry median of 0.40. Gamuda Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Gamuda Bhd (XKLS:5398), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.03 as of Apr. 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 Gamuda Bhd (XKLS:5398) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gamuda Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM4.42 is trading 10.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM4.95.
GuruFocus considers Gamuda Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5398:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.03 (47% above median its 10-year median of 0.70)
GF Value™: RM4.95 vs. price of RM4.42 (10.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 157.5% above the Construction median (#1245 of 1616)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5398 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gamuda Bhd is principally into investment holding and civil engineering construction. The company's business activities include: Engineering and Construction, Property Development, Renewable Energy, and Technology and Digitalisation. Its reportable segments are: (i) Engineering and construction-the construction of highways and bridges, airfield facilities, railway, tunnel, water treatment plants, dams, general and trading services related to construction activities and the management of water supply; and (ii) Property development and club operations - the development of residential and commercial properties and club operations. The majority of the revenue is generated from the Engineering and Construction segment.
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