Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.
Parkson Holdings BhdXKLS:5657 21 Debt-to-Equity is 3.48 as of Mar. 2026, which is 18% above its 10-year median of 2.94. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5657 with a GF Score™ of 21/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.20 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,021 Retail - Cyclical companies, Parkson Holdings Bhd ranks worse than 93.83% 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 Parkson Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5657'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.04 Med: 2.94 Max: 3.77
Current: 3.48
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Parkson Holdings Bhd was 3.77. The lowest was 1.04. And the median was 2.94.
XKLS:5657's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 93.83% of 1021
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 0.56
vs XKLS:5657: 3.48
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.
Parkson Holdings Bhd Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Parkson Holdings Bhd Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for Parkson Holdings 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 Department Stores subindustry, Parkson Holdings 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.
Parkson Holdings Bhd Debt-to-Equity vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Parkson Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Parkson Holdings 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.
Parkson Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5657) has a Debt-to-Equity of 3.48 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Parkson Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 18% above median its historical median of 2.94. Over the past decade, Parkson Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.04 to 3.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Parkson Holdings Bhd ranks #958 out of 1021 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 93.8%.
Is Parkson Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Parkson Holdings Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 3.48 is 18% above median its 10-year median of 2.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.04 to a high of 3.77. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56. Parkson Holdings Bhd's value of 3.48 is 521.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Parkson Holdings Bhd ranks #958 out of 1021 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Parkson Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 21/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Parkson Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-Equity compare to DDS?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Parkson Holdings Bhd ranks #958 out of 1021 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Parkson Holdings Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56. Parkson Holdings Bhd's value of 3.48 is 521.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Parkson Holdings Bhd's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.04 to 3.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.94 vs. the industry median of 0.56, Parkson Holdings 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Retail - Cyclical companies is 0.56, based on 1,021 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. Parkson Holdings Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 3.48 is 521.4% 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 Parkson Holdings 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. Parkson Holdings Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity is 3.48, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 2.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Parkson Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Parkson Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5657) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.20, compared to a current price of RM0.17 — trading 15% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 3.48, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 2.94 and 521.4% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 0.56. Parkson Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 21/100 with 6 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 Parkson Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5657), the current Debt-to-Equity is 3.48 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 Parkson Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5657) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Parkson Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.17 is trading 15% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.20.
GuruFocus considers Parkson Holdings Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5657:
Debt-to-Equity: 3.48 (18% above median its 10-year median of 2.94)
GF Value™: RM0.20 vs. price of RM0.17 (15% below fair value)
Industry Position: 521.4% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#958 of 1021)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5657 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Parkson Holdings Bhd is a Malaysian based company which is engaged in operating and managing departmental stores. It operates under "Parkson" brand. The stores offer well known international brands of fashion and lifestyle-related merchandise in Fashion & Apparel, Cosmetics & Accessories, Household & Electrical, and Groceries and Perishables. The company operates its business in segments namely Retailing and Others. A the key part of its revenue is from the Retailing segment engaged in Operation and management of retail stores and properties in Malaysia and PRC; and Others segments include credit services, food and beverage businesses, and investment holding. The company generates its revenue from the operation of stores, which comes from China.
21GF Score
Get the complete analysis for XKLS:5657
Debt-to-Equity is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
XKLS:5657 has been successfully added to your 
