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Southern Steel BhdXKLS:5665 33 Debt-to-Equity is 0.31 as of Sep. 2025, which is 76% below its 10-year median of 1.30. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5665 with a GF Score™ of 33/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.25 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 548 Steel companies, Southern Steel Bhd ranks better than 61.13% 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 Southern Steel Bhd's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5665'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.31 Med: 1.3 Max: 2.86
Current: 0.31
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Southern Steel Bhd was 2.86. The lowest was 0.31. And the median was 1.30.
XKLS:5665's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 61.13% of 548
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.405
vs XKLS:5665: 0.31
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.
Southern Steel Bhd Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Southern Steel Bhd Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Southern Steel 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:5665 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Southern Steel 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.
Southern Steel Bhd Debt-to-Equity vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Southern Steel Bhd's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Southern Steel 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.
Southern Steel Bhd (XKLS:5665) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.31 as of Sep. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Southern Steel Bhd and its competitors. This is 76% below median its historical median of 1.30. Over the past decade, Southern Steel Bhd's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.31 to 2.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Southern Steel Bhd ranks #213 out of 548 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 38.9%.
Is Southern Steel Bhd's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Southern Steel Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.31 is 76% below median its 10-year median of 1.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.31 to a high of 2.86. The Steel industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Southern Steel Bhd's value of 0.31 is 23.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Southern Steel Bhd ranks #213 out of 548 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Southern Steel Bhd has a GF Score™ of 33/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Southern Steel Bhd's Debt-to-Equity compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Southern Steel Bhd ranks #213 out of 548 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Southern Steel Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Southern Steel Bhd's value of 0.31 is 23.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Southern Steel Bhd's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.31 to 2.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.30 vs. the industry median of 0.41, Southern Steel 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 0.41, based on 548 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. Southern Steel Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.31 is 23.5% 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 Southern Steel Bhd and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Southern Steel Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.31, which is 76% below median its own 10-year median of 1.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Southern Steel Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Steel Bhd (XKLS:5665) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.25, compared to a current price of RM0.39 — trading 54% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.31, which is 76% below median its 10-year median of 1.30 and 23.5% below the Steel industry median of 0.41. Southern Steel Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 with 3 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 Southern Steel Bhd (XKLS:5665), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.31 as of Sep. 2025. 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 Southern Steel Bhd (XKLS:5665) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Steel Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM0.39 is trading 54% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.25.
GuruFocus considers Southern Steel Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5665:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.31 (76% below median its 10-year median of 1.30)
GF Value™: RM0.25 vs. price of RM0.39 (54% above fair value)
Industry Position: 23.5% below the Steel median (#213 of 548)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5665 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Southern Steel Bhd is an investment holding company involved in the manufacturing, sale and trading of steel bars and related products, while the principal activities of its subsidiaries include the manufacturing, sale and trading in billets, steel bars, wire rods, pre-stressed concrete strands, bars and wires, steel pipes, steel wires, and other related products, as well as rental of properties and investment holding. The company comprises the following reportable segments: Steel products, Investment holding and others and Hot rolled coil operation. The company derived the majority of revenue from the sale of its products: bars, wire rod, wire mesh, cut and bend and pre-stressed concrete wire.
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