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LB Aluminium BhdXKLS:9326 64 Debt-to-Equity is 0.44 as of Apr. 2026, which is 21% below its 10-year median of 0.56. GuruFocus rates XKLS:9326 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.51 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,229 Metals & Mining companies, LB Aluminium Bhd ranks worse than 71.68% 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 LB Aluminium Bhd's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:9326'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.33 Med: 0.56 Max: 0.72
Current: 0.44
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of LB Aluminium Bhd was 0.72. The lowest was 0.33. And the median was 0.56.
XKLS:9326's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 71.68% of 1229
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 0.14
vs XKLS:9326: 0.44
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.
LB Aluminium Bhd Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
LB Aluminium Bhd Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for LB Aluminium 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:9326 vs AA, CENX, CSTM: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Aluminum subindustry, LB Aluminium 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.
LB Aluminium Bhd Debt-to-Equity vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, LB Aluminium Bhd's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LB Aluminium 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.
LB Aluminium Bhd (XKLS:9326) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.44 as of Apr. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on LB Aluminium Bhd and its competitors. This is 21% below median its historical median of 0.56. Over the past decade, LB Aluminium Bhd's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.33 to 0.72. According to the industry distribution chart, LB Aluminium Bhd ranks #881 out of 1229 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 71.7%.
Is LB Aluminium Bhd's Debt-to-Equity too high?
LB Aluminium Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.44 is 21% below median its 10-year median of 0.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.33 to a high of 0.72. The Metals & Mining industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.14. LB Aluminium Bhd's value of 0.44 is 214.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LB Aluminium Bhd ranks #881 out of 1229 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, LB Aluminium Bhd has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LB Aluminium Bhd's Debt-to-Equity compare to AA and CENX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, LB Aluminium Bhd ranks #881 out of 1229 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places LB Aluminium Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.14. LB Aluminium Bhd's value of 0.44 is 214.3% above this benchmark. Historically, LB Aluminium Bhd's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.33 to 0.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.56 vs. the industry median of 0.14, LB Aluminium 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Metals & Mining companies is 0.14, based on 1,229 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. LB Aluminium Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.44 is 214.3% 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 LB Aluminium Bhd and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LB Aluminium Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.44, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 0.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LB Aluminium Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LB Aluminium Bhd (XKLS:9326) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.51, compared to a current price of RM0.47 — trading 7.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.44, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 0.56 and 214.3% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 0.14. LB Aluminium Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 LB Aluminium Bhd (XKLS:9326), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.44 as of Apr. 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 LB Aluminium Bhd (XKLS:9326) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LB Aluminium Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.47 is trading 7.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.51.
GuruFocus considers LB Aluminium Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:9326:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.44 (21% below median its 10-year median of 0.56)
GF Value™: RM0.51 vs. price of RM0.47 (7.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 214.3% above the Metals & Mining median (#881 of 1229)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:9326 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
LB Aluminium Bhd is engaged in the business of manufacturing, marketing, and trading aluminium extrusions. The company reports in two segments: aluminium and property development. Their product acts as a raw material for transport, construction, consumer goods, packaging, as well as electrical engineering due to its lightweight, excellent conductor of electricity, and durability in nature. Some of its products and services include aluminium extrusion, aluminium sheets/coils, fittings and accessories, extrusion presses, and anodising. Its geographical segments include Malaysia, Singapore, North America, and Others.
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