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Kia Lim BhdXKLS:6211 48 Debt-to-Equity is 0.06 as of Mar. 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 0.09. GuruFocus rates XKLS:6211 with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.69 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 375 Building Materials companies, Kia Lim Bhd ranks better than 84% 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 Kia Lim Bhd's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:6211'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01 Med: 0.09 Max: 0.12
Current: 0.06
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Kia Lim Bhd was 0.12. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.09.
XKLS:6211's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 84% of 375
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 0.35
vs XKLS:6211: 0.06
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.
Kia Lim Bhd Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Kia Lim Bhd Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kia Lim 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:6211 vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Kia Lim 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.
Kia Lim Bhd Debt-to-Equity vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Kia Lim Bhd's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kia Lim 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.
Kia Lim Bhd (XKLS:6211) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.06 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Kia Lim Bhd and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 0.09. Over the past decade, Kia Lim Bhd's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 0.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Kia Lim Bhd ranks #60 out of 375 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 16%.
Is Kia Lim Bhd's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Kia Lim Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.06 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 0.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 0.12. The Building Materials industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.35. Kia Lim Bhd's value of 0.06 is 82.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kia Lim Bhd ranks #60 out of 375 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kia Lim Bhd has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kia Lim Bhd's Debt-to-Equity compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Kia Lim Bhd ranks #60 out of 375 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Kia Lim Bhd in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.35. Kia Lim Bhd's value of 0.06 is 82.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Kia Lim Bhd's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 0.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.09 vs. the industry median of 0.35, Kia Lim 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 Building Materials company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Building Materials companies is 0.35, based on 375 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. Kia Lim Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.06 is 82.9% 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 Kia Lim Bhd and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kia Lim Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.06, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 0.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kia Lim Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kia Lim Bhd (XKLS:6211) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.69, compared to a current price of RM0.29 — trading 58% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.06, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 0.09 and 82.9% below the Building Materials industry median of 0.35. Kia Lim Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 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 Kia Lim Bhd (XKLS:6211), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.06 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 Kia Lim Bhd (XKLS:6211) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kia Lim Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.29 is trading 58% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.69.
GuruFocus considers Kia Lim Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:6211:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.06 (33% below median its 10-year median of 0.09)
GF Value™: RM0.69 vs. price of RM0.29 (58% below fair value)
Industry Position: 82.9% below the Building Materials median (#60 of 375)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:6211 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kia Lim Bhd is an investment holding company. The company is engaged in the business of manufacturing clay bricks. Along with its subsidiaries, the company manufactures clay bricks, facing bricks, block bricks, M211 bricks, brick tiles, chamfered paving bricks, and many more. The group operates in Malaysia.
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