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PLB Engineering BhdXKLS:7055 49 Debt-to-Equity is 0.71 as of May. 2026, which is 64% below its 10-year median of 1.96. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7055 with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.05 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,616 Construction companies, PLB Engineering Bhd ranks worse than 67.14% 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 PLB Engineering Bhd's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:7055'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.69 Med: 1.96 Max: 2.56
Current: 0.71
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of PLB Engineering Bhd was 2.56. The lowest was 0.69. And the median was 1.96.
XKLS:7055's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 67.14% of 1616
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 0.4
vs XKLS:7055: 0.71
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.
PLB Engineering Bhd Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
PLB Engineering Bhd Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PLB Engineering 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:7055 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, PLB Engineering 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.
PLB Engineering Bhd Debt-to-Equity vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, PLB Engineering Bhd's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PLB Engineering 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.
PLB Engineering Bhd (XKLS:7055) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.71 as of May. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on PLB Engineering Bhd and its competitors. This is 64% below median its historical median of 1.96. Over the past decade, PLB Engineering Bhd's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.69 to 2.56. According to the industry distribution chart, PLB Engineering Bhd ranks #1085 out of 1616 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 67.1%.
Is PLB Engineering Bhd's Debt-to-Equity too high?
PLB Engineering Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.71 is 64% below median its 10-year median of 1.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.69 to a high of 2.56. The Construction industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.40. PLB Engineering Bhd's value of 0.71 is 77.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PLB Engineering Bhd ranks #1085 out of 1616 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, PLB Engineering Bhd has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PLB Engineering Bhd's Debt-to-Equity compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, PLB Engineering Bhd ranks #1085 out of 1616 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places PLB Engineering Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.40. PLB Engineering Bhd's value of 0.71 is 77.5% above this benchmark. Historically, PLB Engineering Bhd's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.69 to 2.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.96 vs. the industry median of 0.40, PLB Engineering 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 Construction company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Construction companies is 0.40, based on 1,616 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. PLB Engineering Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.71 is 77.5% 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 PLB Engineering Bhd and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PLB Engineering Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.71, which is 64% below median its own 10-year median of 1.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PLB Engineering Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PLB Engineering Bhd (XKLS:7055) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.05, compared to a current price of RM0.86 — trading 18.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.71, which is 64% below median its 10-year median of 1.96 and 77.5% above the Construction industry median of 0.40. PLB Engineering Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 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 PLB Engineering Bhd (XKLS:7055), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.71 as of May. 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 PLB Engineering Bhd (XKLS:7055) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PLB Engineering Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.86 is trading 18.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.05.
GuruFocus considers PLB Engineering Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:7055:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.71 (64% below median its 10-year median of 1.96)
GF Value™: RM1.05 vs. price of RM0.86 (18.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 77.5% above the Construction median (#1085 of 1616)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7055 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PLB Engineering Bhd is a Malaysia-based firm engaged in property development, construction, and related services. The company operates in four segments: Construction, which involves the construction of industrial, residential, and commercial buildings and renovation work; Property development, which comprises housing and property development; Investment holding, which includes investment holding and property letting; and the Solar energy segment, which comprises the generation of electricity from the solar plant. The majority of its revenue comes from the Construction Segment.
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