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Astino BhdXKLS:7162 -1.00%58 Debt-to-Equity is 0.02 as of Apr. 2026, which is 67% below its 10-year median of 0.06. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7162 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.58 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 370 Building Materials companies, Astino Bhd ranks better than 95.14% 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 Astino Bhd's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:7162'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.02 Med: 0.06 Max: 0.28
Current: 0.02
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Astino Bhd was 0.28. The lowest was 0.02. And the median was 0.06.
XKLS:7162's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 95.14% of 370
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 0.355
vs XKLS:7162: 0.02
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.
Astino Bhd Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Astino Bhd Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Astino 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:7162 vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Astino 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.
Astino Bhd Debt-to-Equity vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Astino Bhd's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Astino 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.
Astino Bhd (XKLS:7162) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.02 as of Apr. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Astino Bhd and its competitors. This is 67% below median its historical median of 0.06. Over the past decade, Astino Bhd's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.02 to 0.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Astino Bhd ranks #18 out of 370 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 4.9%.
Is Astino Bhd's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Astino Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.02 is 67% below median its 10-year median of 0.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 0.28. The Building Materials industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.36. Astino Bhd's value of 0.02 is 94.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Astino Bhd ranks #18 out of 370 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Astino Bhd has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Astino Bhd's Debt-to-Equity compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Astino Bhd ranks #18 out of 370 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Astino Bhd in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.36. Astino Bhd's value of 0.02 is 94.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Astino Bhd's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.02 to 0.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.06 vs. the industry median of 0.36, Astino 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 0.36, based on 370 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. Astino Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.02 is 94.4% 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 Astino Bhd and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Astino Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.02, which is 67% below median its own 10-year median of 0.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Astino Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Astino Bhd (XKLS:7162) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.58, compared to a current price of RM0.50 — trading 14.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.02, which is 67% below median its 10-year median of 0.06 and 94.4% below the Building Materials industry median of 0.36. Astino Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 2 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 Astino Bhd (XKLS:7162), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.02 as of Apr. 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 Astino Bhd (XKLS:7162) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Astino Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.50 is trading 14.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.58.
GuruFocus considers Astino Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:7162:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.02 (67% below median its 10-year median of 0.06)
GF Value™: RM0.58 vs. price of RM0.50 (14.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 94.4% below the Building Materials median (#18 of 370)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7162 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Astino Bhd is an investment holding company. It is engaged in the manufacturing and trading of metal building materials and other steel products. Its main product is metal roofing, c-purlin, small c-purlin, truss and batten, piping, scaffolding, slitting and leveling coil, etc. The group operates principally in Malaysia and generates revenue from Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, and Others.
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