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PMB Technology BhdXKLS:7172 -1.78%58 Debt-to-Equity is 0.70 as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 0.76. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7172 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.46 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,685 Industrial Products companies, PMB Technology Bhd ranks worse than 77.24% 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 PMB Technology Bhd's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:7172'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.55 Med: 0.76 Max: 1.25
Current: 0.7
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of PMB Technology Bhd was 1.25. The lowest was 0.55. And the median was 0.76.
XKLS:7172's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 77.24% of 2685
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 0.28
vs XKLS:7172: 0.70
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.
PMB Technology Bhd Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
PMB Technology Bhd Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PMB Technology 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:7172 vs CRS, ATI, MLI: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, PMB Technology 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.
PMB Technology Bhd Debt-to-Equity vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, PMB Technology Bhd's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PMB Technology 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.
PMB Technology Bhd (XKLS:7172) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.70 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on PMB Technology Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.76. Over the past decade, PMB Technology Bhd's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.55 to 1.25. According to the industry distribution chart, PMB Technology Bhd ranks #2074 out of 2685 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 77.2%.
Is PMB Technology Bhd's Debt-to-Equity too high?
PMB Technology Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.70 is near median its 10-year median of 0.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.55 to a high of 1.25. The Industrial Products industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28. PMB Technology Bhd's value of 0.70 is 150% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PMB Technology Bhd ranks #2074 out of 2685 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, PMB Technology Bhd has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PMB Technology Bhd's Debt-to-Equity compare to CRS and ATI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, PMB Technology Bhd ranks #2074 out of 2685 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places PMB Technology Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28. PMB Technology Bhd's value of 0.70 is 150% above this benchmark. Historically, PMB Technology Bhd's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.55 to 1.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.76 vs. the industry median of 0.28, PMB Technology 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 Industrial Products company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Industrial Products companies is 0.28, based on 2,685 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. PMB Technology Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.70 is 150% 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 PMB Technology Bhd and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PMB Technology Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.70, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PMB Technology Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PMB Technology Bhd (XKLS:7172) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.46, compared to a current price of RM1.66 — trading 13.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.70, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.76 and 150% above the Industrial Products industry median of 0.28. PMB Technology Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 7 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 PMB Technology Bhd (XKLS:7172), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.70 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 PMB Technology Bhd (XKLS:7172) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PMB Technology Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM1.66 is trading 13.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.46.
GuruFocus considers PMB Technology Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:7172:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.70 (near median its 10-year median of 0.76)
GF Value™: RM1.46 vs. price of RM1.66 (13.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 150% above the Industrial Products median (#2074 of 2685)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7172 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PMB Technology Bhd is principally an investment holding company. Its business segments include Construction and Fabrication segment; Manufacturing and Trading segment and others. The Construction and Fabrication segment is involved in contracting, designing, and fabrication of aluminum and stainless-steel products such as aluminum curtain walls, cladding, skylights, facade works, and the fabrication and installation of aluminum systems formworks. The manufacturing and trading segment engages in the manufacturing and marketing of metallic silicon, aluminum products, and other related products. Investment holding and other segments included investment holding and dormant companies. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from Malaysia.
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