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Aeon Co (M) BhdXKLS:6599 74 Debt-to-Equity is 1.14 as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 1.20. GuruFocus rates XKLS:6599 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.30 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,023 Retail - Cyclical companies, Aeon Co (M) Bhd ranks worse than 74.1% 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 Aeon Co (M) Bhd's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:6599'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.45 Med: 1.2 Max: 2.08
Current: 1.14
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Aeon Co (M) Bhd was 2.08. The lowest was 0.45. And the median was 1.20.
XKLS:6599's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 74.1% of 1023
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 0.57
vs XKLS:6599: 1.14
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.
Aeon Co (M) Bhd Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Aeon Co (M) Bhd Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Aeon Co (M) 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, Aeon Co (M) 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.
Aeon Co (M) Bhd Debt-to-Equity vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Aeon Co (M) Bhd's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Aeon Co (M) 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.
Aeon Co (M) Bhd (XKLS:6599) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.14 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Aeon Co (M) Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.20. Over the past decade, Aeon Co (M) Bhd's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.45 to 2.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Aeon Co (M) Bhd ranks #758 out of 1023 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 74.1%.
Is Aeon Co (M) Bhd's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Aeon Co (M) Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.14 is near median its 10-year median of 1.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.45 to a high of 2.08. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.57. Aeon Co (M) Bhd's value of 1.14 is 100% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aeon Co (M) Bhd ranks #758 out of 1023 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Aeon Co (M) Bhd has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aeon Co (M) Bhd's Debt-to-Equity compare to DDS and M?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Aeon Co (M) Bhd ranks #758 out of 1023 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Aeon Co (M) Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.57. Aeon Co (M) Bhd's value of 1.14 is 100% above this benchmark. Historically, Aeon Co (M) Bhd's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.45 to 2.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.20 vs. the industry median of 0.57, Aeon Co (M) 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 0.57, based on 1,023 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. Aeon Co (M) Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.14 is 100% 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 Aeon Co (M) Bhd and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aeon Co (M) Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.14, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aeon Co (M) Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aeon Co (M) Bhd (XKLS:6599) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.30, compared to a current price of RM1.03 — trading 20.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.14, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.20 and 100% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 0.57. Aeon Co (M) Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Aeon Co (M) Bhd (XKLS:6599), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.14 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 Aeon Co (M) Bhd (XKLS:6599) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aeon Co (M) Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM1.03 is trading 20.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.30.
GuruFocus considers Aeon Co (M) Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:6599:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.14 (near median its 10-year median of 1.20)
GF Value™: RM1.30 vs. price of RM1.03 (20.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 100% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#758 of 1023)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:6599 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Aeon Co (M) Bhd is principally engaged in the operations of a chain of departmental stores and supermarkets selling a broad range of goods ranging from clothing, food, household goods, other merchandise and shopping centre operation. The two main reportable segments are: i) Retailing: The operations of a chain of departmental stores and supermarkets selling a broad range of goods ranging from clothing, food, household goods and other merchandise, ii) Property management services: Shopping mall operation. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Retailing segment. Geographically, the company is predominantly operating in Malaysia.
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