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Lotus Circular BHDXKLS:7234 -3.64%46 Debt-to-Equity is 0.05 as of Mar. 2026, which is 79% below its 10-year median of 0.24. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7234 with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.42 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,014 Retail - Cyclical companies, Lotus Circular BHD ranks better than 93.29% 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 Lotus Circular BHD's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:7234'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.02 Med: 0.24 Max: 0.4
Current: 0.05
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Lotus Circular BHD was 0.40. The lowest was 0.02. And the median was 0.24.
XKLS:7234's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 93.29% of 1014
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 0.56
vs XKLS:7234: 0.05
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.
Lotus Circular BHD Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Lotus Circular BHD Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lotus Circular 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:7234 vs TJX, ROST, BURL: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Lotus Circular 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.
Lotus Circular BHD Debt-to-Equity vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Lotus Circular BHD's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lotus Circular 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.
Lotus Circular BHD (XKLS:7234) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.05 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Lotus Circular BHD and its competitors. This is 79% below median its historical median of 0.24. Over the past decade, Lotus Circular BHD's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.02 to 0.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Lotus Circular BHD ranks #68 out of 1014 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 6.7%.
Is Lotus Circular BHD's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Lotus Circular BHD's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.05 is 79% below median its 10-year median of 0.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 0.40. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56. Lotus Circular BHD's value of 0.05 is 91.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lotus Circular BHD ranks #68 out of 1014 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Lotus Circular BHD has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lotus Circular BHD's Debt-to-Equity compare to TJX and ROST?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Lotus Circular BHD ranks #68 out of 1014 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Lotus Circular BHD in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56. Lotus Circular BHD's value of 0.05 is 91.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Lotus Circular BHD's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.02 to 0.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.24 vs. the industry median of 0.56, Lotus Circular 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Retail - Cyclical companies is 0.56, based on 1,014 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. Lotus Circular BHD's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.05 is 91.1% 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 Lotus Circular BHD and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lotus Circular BHD's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.05, which is 79% below median its own 10-year median of 0.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lotus Circular BHD stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lotus Circular BHD (XKLS:7234) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.42, compared to a current price of RM0.27 — trading 36.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.05, which is 79% below median its 10-year median of 0.24 and 91.1% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 0.56. Lotus Circular BHD's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 5 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 Lotus Circular BHD (XKLS:7234), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.05 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 Lotus Circular BHD (XKLS:7234) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lotus Circular BHD stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.27 is trading 36.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.42.
GuruFocus considers Lotus Circular BHD to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:7234:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.05 (79% below median its 10-year median of 0.24)
GF Value™: RM0.42 vs. price of RM0.27 (36.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 91.1% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#68 of 1014)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7234 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lotus Circular BHD is an investment holding company. The company segment includes Retailing, Investment Holding, and Waste Recycling. It generates maximum revenue from the Retailing segment. The retailing segment is involved in the trading and retailing of leather products, apparel, and accessories. The investment holding segment is involved in investment holding, and the Waste recycling segment is involved in the waste recycling business. The Group operates predominantly in Malaysia.
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