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Hextar Retail BhdXKLS:7202 49 Debt-to-Equity is 0.45 as of Mar. 2026, which is 543% above its 10-year median of 0.07. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7202 with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.65 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 256 Forest Products companies, Hextar Retail Bhd ranks better than 53.12% 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 Hextar Retail Bhd's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:7202'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0 Med: 0.07 Max: 0.45
Current: 0.45
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Hextar Retail Bhd was 0.45. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.07.
XKLS:7202's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 53.12% of 256
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 0.485
vs XKLS:7202: 0.45
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.
Hextar Retail Bhd Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Hextar Retail Bhd Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hextar Retail 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:7202 vs SSD, UFPI, BCC: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, Hextar Retail 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.
Hextar Retail Bhd Debt-to-Equity vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Hextar Retail Bhd's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hextar Retail 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.
Hextar Retail Bhd (XKLS:7202) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.45 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Hextar Retail Bhd and its competitors. This is 543% above median its historical median of 0.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Hextar Retail Bhd ranks #120 out of 256 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 46.9%.
Is Hextar Retail Bhd's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Hextar Retail Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.45 is 543% above median its 10-year median of 0.07. The Forest Products industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.49. Hextar Retail Bhd's value of 0.45 is 7.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hextar Retail Bhd ranks #120 out of 256 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hextar Retail Bhd has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hextar Retail Bhd's Debt-to-Equity compare to SSD and UFPI?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Hextar Retail Bhd ranks #120 out of 256 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Hextar Retail Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.49. Hextar Retail Bhd's value of 0.45 is 7.2% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.07 vs. the industry median of 0.49, Hextar Retail 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 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. Hextar Retail Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.45 is 7.2% 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 Hextar Retail 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. Hextar Retail Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.45, which is 543% above median its own 10-year median of 0.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hextar Retail Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hextar Retail Bhd (XKLS:7202) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.65, compared to a current price of RM0.43 — trading 34.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.45, which is 543% above median its 10-year median of 0.07 and 7.2% below the Forest Products industry median of 0.49. Hextar Retail 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 Hextar Retail Bhd (XKLS:7202), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.45 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 Hextar Retail Bhd (XKLS:7202) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hextar Retail Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.43 is trading 34.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.65.
GuruFocus considers Hextar Retail Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:7202:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.45 (543% above median its 10-year median of 0.07)
GF Value™: RM0.65 vs. price of RM0.43 (34.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 7.2% below the Forest Products median (#120 of 256)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7202 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hextar Retail Bhd is engaged in the manufacturing of wooden picture frame mouldings (WPFM) and wooden pallets. It is engaged in two business segments: WPFM includes the manufacture and sale of wooden picture frame mouldings and other timber products. Retail segment operate restaurant and cafe, beverage store, convenient store and health and beauty store. Its products are exported to North America, Australia, Europe, and Japan.
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