Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd (XKLS:7161) Debt-to-Equity: 0.13 (As of Mar. 2026) — 225% Above Median

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XKLS:7161 Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd XKLS:7161
94 GF Score
Price RM2.70
GF Value RM2.80
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd Debt-to-Equity?

Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd XKLS:7161 +2.27% 94 Debt-to-Equity is 0.13 as of Mar. 2026, which is 225% above its 10-year median of 0.04. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7161 with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of RM2.80 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,614 Construction companies, Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd ranks better than 74.97% on this metric.

Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM20 Mil. Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM133 Mil. Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM1,217 Mil. Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd's debt to equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.12.

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 Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:

XKLS:7161' s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0   Med: 0.04   Max: 0.13
Current: 0.13

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd was 0.13. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.04.

XKLS:7161's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than
74.97% of 1614 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 0.4 vs XKLS:7161: 0.13

Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd  (XKLS:7161) Debt-to-Equity Explanation

In the calculation of Debt to Equity, we use the total of Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation divided by Total Stockholders Equity. In some calculations, Total Liabilities is used to for calculation.


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Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd Debt-to-Equity Related Terms


Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd Debt-to-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kerjaya Prospek 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.

Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd Debt-to-Equity Chart

Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd Annual Data
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Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd Quarterly Data
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XKLS:7161 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Debt-to-Equity Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Kerjaya Prospek 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.


Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd Debt-to-Equity vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd's Debt-to-Equity falls into.


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Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd Debt-to-Equity Calculation

Debt to Equity measures the financial leverage a company has.

Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd's Debt to Equity Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd's Debt to Equity Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-Equity →
What does a Debt-to-Equity of 0.13 mean?
Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd (XKLS:7161) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.13 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd and its competitors. This is 225% above median its historical median of 0.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd ranks #404 out of 1614 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 25%.
Is Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.13 is 225% above median its 10-year median of 0.04. The Construction industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.40. Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd's value of 0.13 is 67.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd ranks #404 out of 1614 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd's Debt-to-Equity compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd ranks #404 out of 1614 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.40. Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd's value of 0.13 is 67.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.04 vs. the industry median of 0.40, Kerjaya Prospek 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 Construction company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Construction companies is 0.40, based on 1,614 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. Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.13 is 67.5% 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 Kerjaya Prospek Group 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. Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.13, which is 225% above median its own 10-year median of 0.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd (XKLS:7161) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM2.80, compared to a current price of RM2.70 — trading 3.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.13, which is 225% above median its 10-year median of 0.04 and 67.5% below the Construction industry median of 0.40. Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 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 Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd (XKLS:7161), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.13 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 Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd (XKLS:7161) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM2.70 is trading 3.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM2.80. GuruFocus considers Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:7161:

  • Debt-to-Equity: 0.13 (225% above median its 10-year median of 0.04)
  • GF Value™: RM2.80 vs. price of RM2.70 (3.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 94/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 67.5% below the Construction median (#404 of 1614)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7161 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd Business Description

Address No. 137, Jalan Puchong, C-32-01 & C-33-01, Menara Vista Petaling, Taman Wangsa Permai, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 58200
Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd is an investment holding company. The company's operating segment includes Manufacturing, Construction, Properties, Hospitality, and others. It generates maximum revenue from the Construction segment. The Construction segment is engaged in main building construction works, provision of contract workmanship, and other related services. Its Manufacturing segment is involved in manufacturing, assemble, installation and sale of light fitting, furniture and kitchen cabinetry, and related products. The Properties segment includes the development of residential and/or commercial properties. The Hospitality segment includes Hotel activities.
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