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Lay Hong BhdXKLS:9385 -4.00%52 Debt-to-Equity is 0.23 as of Mar. 2026, which is 61% below its 10-year median of 0.59. GuruFocus rates XKLS:9385 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.31 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,752 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Lay Hong Bhd ranks better than 65.81% 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 Lay Hong Bhd's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:9385'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.23 Med: 0.59 Max: 0.9
Current: 0.23
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Lay Hong Bhd was 0.90. The lowest was 0.23. And the median was 0.59.
XKLS:9385's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 65.81% of 1752
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.42
vs XKLS:9385: 0.23
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.
Lay Hong Bhd Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Lay Hong Bhd Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lay Hong 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:9385 vs ADM, BG, TSN: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, Lay Hong 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.
Lay Hong Bhd Debt-to-Equity vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Lay Hong Bhd's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lay Hong 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.
Lay Hong Bhd (XKLS:9385) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.23 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Lay Hong Bhd and its competitors. This is 61% below median its historical median of 0.59. Over the past decade, Lay Hong Bhd's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.23 to 0.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Lay Hong Bhd ranks #599 out of 1752 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 34.2%.
Is Lay Hong Bhd's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Lay Hong Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.23 is 61% below median its 10-year median of 0.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.23 to a high of 0.90. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.42. Lay Hong Bhd's value of 0.23 is 45.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lay Hong Bhd ranks #599 out of 1752 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Lay Hong Bhd has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lay Hong Bhd's Debt-to-Equity compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Lay Hong Bhd ranks #599 out of 1752 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Lay Hong Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.42. Lay Hong Bhd's value of 0.23 is 45.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Lay Hong Bhd's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.23 to 0.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.59 vs. the industry median of 0.42, Lay Hong 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.42, based on 1,752 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. Lay Hong Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.23 is 45.2% 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 Lay Hong Bhd and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lay Hong Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.23, which is 61% below median its own 10-year median of 0.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lay Hong Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lay Hong Bhd (XKLS:9385) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.31, compared to a current price of RM0.24 — trading 22.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.23, which is 61% below median its 10-year median of 0.59 and 45.2% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.42. Lay Hong Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 Lay Hong Bhd (XKLS:9385), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.23 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 Lay Hong Bhd (XKLS:9385) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lay Hong Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.24 is trading 22.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.31.
GuruFocus considers Lay Hong Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:9385:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.23 (61% below median its 10-year median of 0.59)
GF Value™: RM0.31 vs. price of RM0.24 (22.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 45.2% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#599 of 1752)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:9385 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lay Hong Bhd is engaged in integrated livestock farming and Investment holding. The Company's three core businesses are Integrated livestock farming, Food manufacturing, and Retail business. It generates maximum revenue from the Integrated livestock farming segment that includes layer and broiler operations.
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