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Hwa Tai Industries BhdXKLS:8478 43 Debt-to-Equity is 1.07 as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 0.94. GuruFocus rates XKLS:8478 with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.64 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,747 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Hwa Tai Industries Bhd ranks worse than 80.31% 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 Hwa Tai Industries Bhd's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:8478'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.48 Med: 0.94 Max: 1.84
Current: 1.07
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Hwa Tai Industries Bhd was 1.84. The lowest was 0.48. And the median was 0.94.
XKLS:8478's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 80.31% of 1747
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.41
vs XKLS:8478: 1.07
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.
Hwa Tai Industries Bhd Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Hwa Tai Industries Bhd Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hwa Tai Industries 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.
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Hwa Tai Industries 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.
Hwa Tai Industries Bhd Debt-to-Equity vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Hwa Tai Industries Bhd's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hwa Tai Industries 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.
Hwa Tai Industries Bhd (XKLS:8478) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.07 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Hwa Tai Industries Bhd and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 0.94. Over the past decade, Hwa Tai Industries Bhd's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.48 to 1.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Hwa Tai Industries Bhd ranks #1403 out of 1747 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 80.3%.
Is Hwa Tai Industries Bhd's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Hwa Tai Industries Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.07 is 14% above median its 10-year median of 0.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.48 to a high of 1.84. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Hwa Tai Industries Bhd's value of 1.07 is 161% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hwa Tai Industries Bhd ranks #1403 out of 1747 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hwa Tai Industries Bhd has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hwa Tai Industries Bhd's Debt-to-Equity compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Hwa Tai Industries Bhd ranks #1403 out of 1747 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Hwa Tai Industries Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Hwa Tai Industries Bhd's value of 1.07 is 161% above this benchmark. Historically, Hwa Tai Industries Bhd's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.48 to 1.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.94 vs. the industry median of 0.41, Hwa Tai Industries Bhd has consistently been above 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.41, based on 1,747 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. Hwa Tai Industries Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.07 is 161% above 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 Hwa Tai Industries Bhd and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hwa Tai Industries Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.07, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 0.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hwa Tai Industries Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hwa Tai Industries Bhd (XKLS:8478) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.64, compared to a current price of RM0.36 — trading 43.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.07, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 0.94 and 161% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.41. Hwa Tai Industries Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 6 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 Hwa Tai Industries Bhd (XKLS:8478), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.07 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 Hwa Tai Industries Bhd (XKLS:8478) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hwa Tai Industries Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.36 is trading 43.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.64.
GuruFocus considers Hwa Tai Industries Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:8478:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.07 (14% above median its 10-year median of 0.94)
GF Value™: RM0.64 vs. price of RM0.36 (43.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 161% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1403 of 1747)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:8478 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hwa Tai Industries Bhd operates as a biscuit manufacturing and investment holding. Its activities are biscuit manufacturing, property holding, and trading. It operates through the following segments: Manufacturing and Trading. The company's products include crackers, cookies, assorted biscuits, cakes, and cream sandwiches, and are marketed under the brand names of Hwa Tai and Luxury. The majority of revenue is from the Manufacturing segment. Geographically, it operates in Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, Mauritius, and Other countries, with the majority is from Malaysia.
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