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Public Packages Holdings BhdXKLS:8273 +5.93%60 Debt-to-Equity is 0.01 as of Mar. 2026, which is 90% below its 10-year median of 0.10. GuruFocus rates XKLS:8273 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.68 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 365 Packaging & Containers companies, Public Packages Holdings Bhd ranks better than 99.73% 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 Public Packages Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:8273'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01 Med: 0.1 Max: 0.26
Current: 0.01
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Public Packages Holdings Bhd was 0.26. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.10.
XKLS:8273's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 99.73% of 365
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 0.43
vs XKLS:8273: 0.01
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.
Public Packages Holdings Bhd Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Public Packages Holdings Bhd Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
* 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:8273 vs SW, PKG, IP: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Public Packages Holdings 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.
Public Packages Holdings Bhd Debt-to-Equity vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Public Packages Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Public Packages Holdings 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.
Public Packages Holdings Bhd (XKLS:8273) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.01 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Public Packages Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 90% below median its historical median of 0.10. Over the past decade, Public Packages Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 0.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Public Packages Holdings Bhd ranks #1 out of 365 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 0.3%.
Is Public Packages Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Public Packages Holdings Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.01 is 90% below median its 10-year median of 0.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 0.26. The Packaging & Containers industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.43. Public Packages Holdings Bhd's value of 0.01 is 97.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Public Packages Holdings Bhd ranks #1 out of 365 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Public Packages Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Public Packages Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-Equity compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Public Packages Holdings Bhd ranks #1 out of 365 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Public Packages Holdings Bhd in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.43. Public Packages Holdings Bhd's value of 0.01 is 97.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Public Packages Holdings Bhd's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 0.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.10 vs. the industry median of 0.43, Public Packages Holdings 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Packaging & Containers companies is 0.43, based on 365 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. Public Packages Holdings Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.01 is 97.7% 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 Public Packages Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Public Packages Holdings Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.01, which is 90% below median its own 10-year median of 0.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Public Packages Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Public Packages Holdings Bhd (XKLS:8273) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.68, compared to a current price of RM0.72 — trading 5.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.01, which is 90% below median its 10-year median of 0.10 and 97.7% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 0.43. Public Packages Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Public Packages Holdings Bhd (XKLS:8273), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.01 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 Public Packages Holdings Bhd (XKLS:8273) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Public Packages Holdings Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM0.72 is trading 5.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.68.
GuruFocus considers Public Packages Holdings Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:8273:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.01 (90% below median its 10-year median of 0.10)
GF Value™: RM0.68 vs. price of RM0.72 (5.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 97.7% below the Packaging & Containers median (#1 of 365)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:8273 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Public Packages Holdings Bhd is engaged in manufacturing and retailing of corrugated cartons and packing materials, manufacturing of offset printed display boxes, and manufacturing of gift and display boxes. The Group also undertakes property investment, hotel ownership and operation of hotel and management of properties. Its business segments include Investment (investment holding and provision of financial, administrative and advisory services), Manufacturing generate maximum revenue (manufacturing and retailing of corrugated cartons, packing materials, gift and display boxes), Property (property investment), Trading (trading of paper products, design and sale of paper), and Hospitality (management and operation of hotel and restaurant). It generates maximum revenue from Malaysia.
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