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Star Media Group BhdXKLS:6084 34 Debt-to-Equity is 0.01 as of Jun. 2026, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 0.02. GuruFocus rates XKLS:6084 with a GF Score™ of 34/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.42 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 831 Media - Diversified companies, Star Media Group Bhd ranks better than 99.88% 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 Star Media Group Bhd's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:6084'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0 Med: 0.02 Max: 0.19
Current: 0.01
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Star Media Group Bhd was 0.19. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.02.
XKLS:6084's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 99.88% of 831
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.25
vs XKLS:6084: 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.
Star Media Group Bhd Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Star Media Group Bhd Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Star Media Group 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 Publishing subindustry, Star Media Group 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.
Star Media Group Bhd Debt-to-Equity vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Star Media Group Bhd's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Star Media Group 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.
Star Media Group Bhd (XKLS:6084) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.01 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Star Media Group Bhd and its competitors. This is 50% below median its historical median of 0.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Star Media Group Bhd ranks #1 out of 831 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 0.099999999999994%.
Is Star Media Group Bhd's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Star Media Group Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.01 is 50% below median its 10-year median of 0.02. The Media - Diversified industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.25. Star Media Group Bhd's value of 0.01 is 96% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Star Media Group Bhd ranks #1 out of 831 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Star Media Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 34/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Star Media Group Bhd's Debt-to-Equity compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Star Media Group Bhd ranks #1 out of 831 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Star Media Group Bhd in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.25. Star Media Group Bhd's value of 0.01 is 96% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.02 vs. the industry median of 0.25, Star Media Group 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Media - Diversified companies is 0.25, based on 831 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. Star Media Group Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.01 is 96% 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 Star Media Group Bhd and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Star Media Group Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.01, which is 50% below median its own 10-year median of 0.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Star Media Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Star Media Group Bhd (XKLS:6084) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.42, compared to a current price of RM0.28 — trading 33.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.01, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 0.02 and 96% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.25. Star Media Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 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 Star Media Group Bhd (XKLS:6084), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.01 as of Jun. 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 Star Media Group Bhd (XKLS:6084) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Star Media Group Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.28 is trading 33.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.42.
GuruFocus considers Star Media Group Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:6084:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.01 (50% below median its 10-year median of 0.02)
GF Value™: RM0.42 vs. price of RM0.28 (33.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 96% below the Media - Diversified median (#1 of 831)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:6084 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Star Media Group Bhd publishes, prints, and distributes newspapers and advertisements in print and electronic media. The company operates in three reportable segments: Print, digital and events which is engaged in the publication and distribution of newspapers, magazines, and electronic media and online portal and provision of event organizing management; Broadcasting which operates wireless broadcasting stations; and the Property development and investment segment which develops commercial properties and invests in real estate. The majority of the company's revenue is generated from the Print, digital and events segment. Geographically, the company derives its key revenue from Malaysia and the rest from The United States of America, Singapore, United Kingdom and other regions.
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