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CWG Holdings BhdXKLS:9423 -3.57%52 Debt-to-Equity is 0.18 as of Mar. 2026, which is 50% above its 10-year median of 0.12. GuruFocus rates XKLS:9423 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.28 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 256 Forest Products companies, CWG Holdings Bhd ranks better than 72.66% 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 CWG Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:9423'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.03 Med: 0.12 Max: 0.51
Current: 0.18
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of CWG Holdings Bhd was 0.51. The lowest was 0.03. And the median was 0.12.
XKLS:9423's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 72.66% of 256
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 0.485
vs XKLS:9423: 0.18
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.
CWG Holdings Bhd Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
CWG Holdings Bhd Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CWG Holdings 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 Paper & Paper Products subindustry, CWG 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.
CWG Holdings Bhd Debt-to-Equity vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, CWG Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CWG 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.
CWG Holdings Bhd (XKLS:9423) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.18 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on CWG Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 50% above median its historical median of 0.12. Over the past decade, CWG Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.03 to 0.51. According to the industry distribution chart, CWG Holdings Bhd ranks #70 out of 256 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 27.3%.
Is CWG Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-Equity too high?
CWG Holdings Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.18 is 50% above median its 10-year median of 0.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.03 to a high of 0.51. The Forest Products industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.49. CWG Holdings Bhd's value of 0.18 is 62.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CWG Holdings Bhd ranks #70 out of 256 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, CWG Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CWG Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-Equity compare to SLVM?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, CWG Holdings Bhd ranks #70 out of 256 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts CWG Holdings Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.49. CWG Holdings Bhd's value of 0.18 is 62.9% below this benchmark. Historically, CWG Holdings Bhd's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.03 to 0.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.12 vs. the industry median of 0.49, CWG 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 Forest Products company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Forest Products companies is 0.49, based on 256 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. CWG Holdings Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.18 is 62.9% 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 CWG Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CWG Holdings Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.18, which is 50% above median its own 10-year median of 0.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CWG Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CWG Holdings Bhd (XKLS:9423) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.28, compared to a current price of RM0.14 — trading 51.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.18, which is 50% above median its 10-year median of 0.12 and 62.9% below the Forest Products industry median of 0.49. CWG Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 CWG Holdings Bhd (XKLS:9423), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.18 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 CWG Holdings Bhd (XKLS:9423) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CWG Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.14 is trading 51.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.28.
GuruFocus considers CWG Holdings Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:9423:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.18 (50% above median its 10-year median of 0.12)
GF Value™: RM0.28 vs. price of RM0.14 (51.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 62.9% below the Forest Products median (#70 of 256)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:9423 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CWG Holdings Bhd is a Malaysia based investment holding company. Through its subsidiaries, the company is involved in the manufacture and sale of stationery and printing material. The products offered include spiral notebooks, pads, hardcover books, files, paper bags, gift wraps, and the publishing of children's books. The group has three segments namely, Manufacture and sale of stationery and printing materials, property development and Investment holding. The company geographically operates in Malaysia, Other Asian countries, Oceania, Europe, Africa and America. It generates majority of its revenue from Other Asian countries.
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