Arka Bhd (XKLS:7218) Debt-to-Equity: 0.08 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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XKLS:7218 Arka Bhd XKLS:7218
59 GF Score
Price RM0.42
GF Value RM1.44
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Arka Bhd Debt-to-Equity?

Arka Bhd XKLS:7218 -3.45% 59 Debt-to-Equity is 0.08 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 0.08. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7218 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.44 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 907 Transportation companies, Arka Bhd ranks better than 89.75% on this metric.

Arka Bhd's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM2.91 Mil. Arka Bhd's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM1.81 Mil. Arka Bhd's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM57.42 Mil. Arka Bhd's debt to equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.08.

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 Arka Bhd's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:

XKLS:7218' s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.02   Med: 0.08   Max: 0.34
Current: 0.08

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Arka Bhd was 0.34. The lowest was 0.02. And the median was 0.08.

XKLS:7218's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than
89.75% of 907 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 0.53 vs XKLS:7218: 0.08

Arka Bhd  (XKLS:7218) Debt-to-Equity Explanation

In the calculation of Debt to Equity, we use the total of Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation divided by Total Stockholders Equity. In some calculations, Total Liabilities is used to for calculation.


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Arka Bhd Debt-to-Equity Related Terms


Arka Bhd Debt-to-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Arka 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.

Arka Bhd Debt-to-Equity Chart

Arka Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-Equity
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.04 0.03 0.34 0.28 0.10

Arka Bhd Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Debt-to-Equity Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.25 0.21 0.18 0.10 0.08

XKLS:7218 vs UPS, FDX, JBHT: Debt-to-Equity Comparison

For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Arka 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.


Arka Bhd Debt-to-Equity vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Arka Bhd's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Arka Bhd's Debt-to-Equity falls into.


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Arka Bhd Debt-to-Equity Calculation

Debt to Equity measures the financial leverage a company has.

Arka Bhd's Debt to Equity Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Arka Bhd's Debt to Equity Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-Equity →
What does a Debt-to-Equity of 0.08 mean?
Arka Bhd (XKLS:7218) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.08 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Arka Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.08. Over the past decade, Arka Bhd's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.02 to 0.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Arka Bhd ranks #93 out of 907 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 10.3%.
Is Arka Bhd's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Arka Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.08 is near median its 10-year median of 0.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 0.34. The Transportation industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.53. Arka Bhd's value of 0.08 is 84.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arka Bhd ranks #93 out of 907 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Arka Bhd has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arka Bhd's Debt-to-Equity compare to UPS and FDX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Arka Bhd ranks #93 out of 907 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Arka Bhd in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.53. Arka Bhd's value of 0.08 is 84.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Arka Bhd's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.02 to 0.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.08 vs. the industry median of 0.53, Arka 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 Transportation company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Transportation companies is 0.53, based on 907 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. Arka Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.08 is 84.9% 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 Arka Bhd and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arka Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.08, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arka Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arka Bhd (XKLS:7218) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.44, compared to a current price of RM0.42 — trading 70.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.08, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.08 and 84.9% below the Transportation industry median of 0.53. Arka Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Arka Bhd (XKLS:7218), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.08 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 Arka Bhd (XKLS:7218) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arka Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.42 is trading 70.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.44. GuruFocus considers Arka Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:7218:

  • Debt-to-Equity: 0.08 (near median its 10-year median of 0.08)
  • GF Value™: RM1.44 vs. price of RM0.42 (70.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 84.9% below the Transportation median (#93 of 907)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7218 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Arka Bhd Business Description

Address Lot 2955, 2956 & 2957, Jalan Perusahaan Sungai Lokan 3, Kawasan Perusahaan Sungai Lokan, Butterworth, PNG, MYS, 13400
Arka Bhd is a provider of logistics and logistics-related activities. The company provides trucking services and cross-border trucking services for consolidation cargo or loose truck loads services from the Malaysia-Singapore-Malaysia and Malaysia-Thailand-Malaysia routes. Its segments consist of Logistic solutions which derive majority revenue provides customs brokerage, warehousing, freight forwarding trucking related services, international air, and ocean freight services; Tyre products that manufacture and trades in tyres; Technology division engaged in technology service activities including providing infrastructure for hosting, data processing services and related activities and Investment holdings that provide management services and letting of properties.
59GF Score

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