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Sern Kou Resources BhdXKLS:7180 49 Debt-to-Equity is 0.59 as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 0.55. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7180 with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.87 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 256 Forest Products companies, Sern Kou Resources Bhd ranks worse than 56.64% 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 Sern Kou Resources Bhd's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:7180'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.31 Med: 0.55 Max: 0.85
Current: 0.59
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Sern Kou Resources Bhd was 0.85. The lowest was 0.31. And the median was 0.55.
XKLS:7180's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 56.64% of 256
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 0.485
vs XKLS:7180: 0.59
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.
Sern Kou Resources Bhd Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Sern Kou Resources Bhd Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sern Kou Resources 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:7180 vs SSD, UFPI, BCC: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, Sern Kou Resources 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.
Sern Kou Resources Bhd Debt-to-Equity vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Sern Kou Resources Bhd's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sern Kou Resources 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.
Sern Kou Resources Bhd (XKLS:7180) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.59 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Sern Kou Resources Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.55. Over the past decade, Sern Kou Resources Bhd's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.31 to 0.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Sern Kou Resources Bhd ranks #145 out of 256 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 56.6%.
Is Sern Kou Resources Bhd's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Sern Kou Resources Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.59 is near median its 10-year median of 0.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.31 to a high of 0.85. The Forest Products industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.49. Sern Kou Resources Bhd's value of 0.59 is 21.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sern Kou Resources Bhd ranks #145 out of 256 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sern Kou Resources Bhd has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sern Kou Resources Bhd's Debt-to-Equity compare to SSD and UFPI?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Sern Kou Resources Bhd ranks #145 out of 256 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Sern Kou Resources Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.49. Sern Kou Resources Bhd's value of 0.59 is 21.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Sern Kou Resources Bhd's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.31 to 0.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.55 vs. the industry median of 0.49, Sern Kou Resources 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 Forest Products company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Forest Products companies is 0.49, based on 256 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. Sern Kou Resources Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.59 is 21.6% 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 Sern Kou Resources Bhd and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sern Kou Resources Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.59, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sern Kou Resources Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sern Kou Resources Bhd (XKLS:7180) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.87, compared to a current price of RM0.80 — trading 8% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.59, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.55 and 21.6% above the Forest Products industry median of 0.49. Sern Kou Resources Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 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 Sern Kou Resources Bhd (XKLS:7180), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.59 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 Sern Kou Resources Bhd (XKLS:7180) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sern Kou Resources Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.80 is trading 8% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.87.
GuruFocus considers Sern Kou Resources Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:7180:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.59 (near median its 10-year median of 0.55)
GF Value™: RM0.87 vs. price of RM0.80 (8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 21.6% above the Forest Products median (#145 of 256)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7180 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sern Kou Resources Bhd, along with its subsidiaries, is engaged in the manufacturing, processing, and trading of all kinds of timber, wood, and related products, as well as in the logging, processing, and trading of rubberwood and timber. The company's reportable segments include the manufacturing and trading of wooden furniture, investment holding, and the processing and trading of wood. Substantial revenue for the company is generated from its processing and trading of the wood segment. The company has a presence in various geographical areas, including Malaysia, the United States of America, European countries, and Asia-Pacific countries.
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