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YTL Power International BhdXKLS:6742 +4.65%62 Debt-to-Equity is 1.83 as of Jun. 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 2.01. GuruFocus rates XKLS:6742 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of RM3.36 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 469 Utilities - Regulated companies, YTL Power International Bhd ranks worse than 77.83% 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 YTL Power International Bhd's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:6742'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.67 Med: 2.01 Max: 2.37
Current: 1.83
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of YTL Power International Bhd was 2.37. The lowest was 1.67. And the median was 2.01.
XKLS:6742's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 77.83% of 469
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 1
vs XKLS:6742: 1.83
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.
YTL Power International Bhd Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
YTL Power International Bhd Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
* 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 Utilities - Diversified subindustry, YTL Power International 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.
YTL Power International Bhd Debt-to-Equity vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, YTL Power International Bhd's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where YTL Power International 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.
YTL Power International Bhd (XKLS:6742) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.83 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on YTL Power International Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.01. Over the past decade, YTL Power International Bhd's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.67 to 2.37. According to the industry distribution chart, YTL Power International Bhd ranks #365 out of 469 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 77.8%.
Is YTL Power International Bhd's Debt-to-Equity too high?
YTL Power International Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.83 is near median its 10-year median of 2.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.67 to a high of 2.37. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Debt-to-Equity is 1.00. YTL Power International Bhd's value of 1.83 is 83% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, YTL Power International Bhd ranks #365 out of 469 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, YTL Power International Bhd has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does YTL Power International Bhd's Debt-to-Equity compare to SRE and AES?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, YTL Power International Bhd ranks #365 out of 469 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places YTL Power International Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 1.00. YTL Power International Bhd's value of 1.83 is 83% above this benchmark. Historically, YTL Power International Bhd's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.67 to 2.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.01 vs. the industry median of 1.00, YTL Power International 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Utilities - Regulated companies is 1.00, based on 469 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. YTL Power International Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.83 is 83% 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 YTL Power International Bhd and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 1.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. YTL Power International Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.83, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is YTL Power International Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, YTL Power International Bhd (XKLS:6742) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM3.36, compared to a current price of RM5.40 — trading 60.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.83, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.01 and 83% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.00. YTL Power International Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 11 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 YTL Power International Bhd (XKLS:6742), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.83 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 YTL Power International Bhd (XKLS:6742) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, YTL Power International Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM5.40 is trading 60.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM3.36.
GuruFocus considers YTL Power International Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:6742:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.83 (near median its 10-year median of 2.01)
GF Value™: RM3.36 vs. price of RM5.40 (60.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 83% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#365 of 469)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:6742 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
YTL Power International Bhd is a multi-utility owner and operator with operations and investments across Asia and Europe, including Malaysia, Singapore, the UK, Indonesia, Jordan, the Netherlands, Thailand, and China. It produces energy through subsidiaries operating combined-cycle, gas-fired, steam, and co-generation power plants. The company's segments are Power Generation its main revenue source, Water & Sewage, Telecommunications, and Investment Holding Activities. These segments provide electricity generation, water supply and wastewater treatment, ICT services including 4G/5G and AI cloud computing, and investment management across its markets. The company operates in Malaysia, Singapore, the United Kingdom, and other countries, with the majority of revenue coming from Singapore.
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