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AWC BhdXKLS:7579 -2.25%65 Debt-to-Equity is 0.37 as of Mar. 2026, which is 147% above its 10-year median of 0.15. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7579 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.64 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,614 Construction companies, AWC Bhd ranks better than 53.16% 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 AWC Bhd's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:7579'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01 Med: 0.15 Max: 0.65
Current: 0.37
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of AWC Bhd was 0.65. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.15.
XKLS:7579's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 53.16% of 1614
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 0.4
vs XKLS:7579: 0.37
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.
AWC Bhd Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
AWC Bhd Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for AWC 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:7579 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, AWC 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.
AWC Bhd Debt-to-Equity vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, AWC Bhd's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AWC 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.
AWC Bhd (XKLS:7579) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.37 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on AWC Bhd and its competitors. This is 147% above median its historical median of 0.15. Over the past decade, AWC Bhd's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 0.65. According to the industry distribution chart, AWC Bhd ranks #756 out of 1614 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 46.8%.
Is AWC Bhd's Debt-to-Equity too high?
AWC Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.37 is 147% above median its 10-year median of 0.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 0.65. The Construction industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.40. AWC Bhd's value of 0.37 is 7.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AWC Bhd ranks #756 out of 1614 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, AWC Bhd has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AWC Bhd's Debt-to-Equity compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, AWC Bhd ranks #756 out of 1614 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts AWC Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.40. AWC Bhd's value of 0.37 is 7.5% below this benchmark. Historically, AWC Bhd's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 0.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.15 vs. the industry median of 0.40, AWC 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 Construction company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Construction companies is 0.40, based on 1,614 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. AWC Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.37 is 7.5% 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 AWC Bhd and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AWC Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.37, which is 147% above median its own 10-year median of 0.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AWC Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AWC Bhd (XKLS:7579) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.64, compared to a current price of RM0.44 — trading 32% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.37, which is 147% above median its 10-year median of 0.15 and 7.5% below the Construction industry median of 0.40. AWC Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 AWC Bhd (XKLS:7579), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.37 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 AWC Bhd (XKLS:7579) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AWC Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.44 is trading 32% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.64.
GuruFocus considers AWC Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:7579:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.37 (147% above median its 10-year median of 0.15)
GF Value™: RM0.64 vs. price of RM0.44 (32% below fair value)
Industry Position: 7.5% below the Construction median (#756 of 1614)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7579 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AWC Bhd engages in provision of comprehensive facility management services, air conditioning and building automation, landscaping, manufacturing, general trading and installation of cleaning equipment, automated vacuum waste collection systems and pipe networks and specialised connections, provision of environment protection equipment trading and building cleaning services, operating waste dumping places, providing waste collection, waste transportation, installation, repair and maintenance of central cleaning systems, mechanical and electrical engineering works, trading of specialised water tanks and rainwater harvesting products, construction activities, acting as contractors and general trading. Its segments include Investment holding, Facilities, Engineering, Environment, and Rail.
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