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LFE BhdXKLS:7170 54 Debt-to-Equity is 0.19 as of Mar. 2026, which is 533% above its 10-year median of 0.03. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7170 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.27 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,616 Construction companies, LFE Bhd ranks better than 68.5% 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 LFE Bhd's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:7170'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0 Med: 0.03 Max: 0.19
Current: 0.19
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of LFE Bhd was 0.19. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.03.
XKLS:7170's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 68.5% of 1616
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 0.4
vs XKLS:7170: 0.19
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.
LFE Bhd Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
LFE Bhd Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for LFE 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:7170 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, LFE 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.
LFE Bhd Debt-to-Equity vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, LFE Bhd's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LFE 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.
LFE Bhd (XKLS:7170) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.19 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on LFE Bhd and its competitors. This is 533% above median its historical median of 0.03. According to the industry distribution chart, LFE Bhd ranks #509 out of 1616 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 31.5%.
Is LFE Bhd's Debt-to-Equity too high?
LFE Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.19 is 533% above median its 10-year median of 0.03. The Construction industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.40. LFE Bhd's value of 0.19 is 52.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LFE Bhd ranks #509 out of 1616 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, LFE Bhd has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LFE Bhd's Debt-to-Equity compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, LFE Bhd ranks #509 out of 1616 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts LFE Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.40. LFE Bhd's value of 0.19 is 52.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.03 vs. the industry median of 0.40, LFE 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 1,616 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. LFE Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.19 is 52.5% 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 LFE 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. LFE Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.19, which is 533% above median its own 10-year median of 0.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LFE Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LFE Bhd (XKLS:7170) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.27, compared to a current price of RM0.14 — trading 50% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.19, which is 533% above median its 10-year median of 0.03 and 52.5% below the Construction industry median of 0.40. LFE Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 4 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 LFE Bhd (XKLS:7170), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.19 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 LFE Bhd (XKLS:7170) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LFE Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.14 is trading 50% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.27.
GuruFocus considers LFE Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:7170:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.19 (533% above median its 10-year median of 0.03)
GF Value™: RM0.27 vs. price of RM0.14 (50% below fair value)
Industry Position: 52.5% below the Construction median (#509 of 1616)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7170 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
LFE Corp Bhd is a Malaysia-based company. The operating segment of the company are Construction, Mechanical and Electrical, and Property development, and Others. Geographically, the group operates in Malaysia. It earns the majority of its revenue from the construction, mechanical, and electrical segment.
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