Southern Cable Group Bhd (XKLS:0225) Equity-to-Asset: 0.63 (As of Jun. 2026) — 17% Above Median

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XKLS:0225 Southern Cable Group Bhd XKLS:0225
81 GF Score
Price RM2.46
GF Value RM1.46
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Southern Cable Group Bhd Equity-to-Asset?

Southern Cable Group Bhd XKLS:0225 -2.77% 81 Equity-to-Asset is 0.63 as of Jun. 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 0.54. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0225 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.46 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,088 Industrial Products companies, Southern Cable Group Bhd ranks better than 62.86% on this metric.

Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. Southern Cable Group Bhd's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was RM839 Mil. Southern Cable Group Bhd's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was RM1,332 Mil. Therefore, Southern Cable Group Bhd's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.63.

The historical rank and industry rank for Southern Cable Group Bhd's Equity-to-Asset or its related term are showing as below:

XKLS:0225' s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.34   Med: 0.54   Max: 0.69
Current: 0.63

During the past 10 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of Southern Cable Group Bhd was 0.69. The lowest was 0.34. And the median was 0.54.

XKLS:0225's Equity-to-Asset is ranked better than
62.86% of 3088 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 0.56 vs XKLS:0225: 0.63

Southern Cable Group Bhd  (XKLS:0225) Equity-to-Asset Explanation

Equity to Asset ratio can vary greatly across different industries, as they have different capital structure. A company with smaller Equity to Asset ratio (more leveraged) may have higher ROE % because of the leverage.

For banks, the required minimum Equity to Asset ratio by regulation is 5%. Some stronger banks may have Equity to Asset Ratio of more than 10%.


Southern Cable Group Bhd Equity-to-Asset Related Terms


Southern Cable Group Bhd Equity-to-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Southern Cable Group Bhd's Equity-to-Asset 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.

Southern Cable Group Bhd Equity-to-Asset Chart

Southern Cable Group Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Equity-to-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.54 0.50 0.52 0.56 0.65

Southern Cable Group Bhd Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Equity-to-Asset Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.53 0.55 0.65 0.68 0.63

XKLS:0225 vs VRT, BE: Equity-to-Asset Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Southern Cable Group Bhd's Equity-to-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Equity-to-Asset 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.


Southern Cable Group Bhd Equity-to-Asset vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Southern Cable Group Bhd's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Southern Cable Group Bhd's Equity-to-Asset falls into.


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Southern Cable Group Bhd Equity-to-Asset Calculation

Equity to Asset ratio measures the ratios of the portion of the asset owned by shareholders out of the total asset. It indicates the leverage of the company, and the amount of debt the company uses in its operation.

Equity to Asset ratio is calculated by dividing total stockholders equity by total asset.

Southern Cable Group Bhd's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (A: Dec. 2025 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=751.024/1152.785
=0.65

Southern Cable Group Bhd's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (Q: Jun. 2026 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=838.569/1332.437
=0.63

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Equity-to-Asset →
What does a Equity-to-Asset of 0.63 mean?
Southern Cable Group Bhd (XKLS:0225) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.63 as of Jun. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Southern Cable Group Bhd and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 0.54. Over the past decade, Southern Cable Group Bhd's Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.34 to 0.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Southern Cable Group Bhd ranks #1147 out of 3088 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 37.1%.
Is Southern Cable Group Bhd's Equity-to-Asset too high?
Southern Cable Group Bhd's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.63 is 17% above median its 10-year median of 0.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.34 to a high of 0.69. The Industrial Products industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.56. Southern Cable Group Bhd's value of 0.63 is 12.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Southern Cable Group Bhd ranks #1147 out of 3088 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Southern Cable Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Southern Cable Group Bhd's Equity-to-Asset compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Southern Cable Group Bhd ranks #1147 out of 3088 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This puts Southern Cable Group Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.56. Southern Cable Group Bhd's value of 0.63 is 12.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Southern Cable Group Bhd's own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.34 to 0.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.54 vs. the industry median of 0.56, Southern Cable Group 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 Equity-to-Asset for an Industrial Products company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Industrial Products companies is 0.56, based on 3,088 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Equity-to-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Equity-to-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Southern Cable Group Bhd's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.63 is 12.5% 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 Equity-to-Asset mean?
A high Equity-to-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Southern Cable Group Bhd and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Southern Cable Group Bhd's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.63, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 0.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Southern Cable Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Cable Group Bhd (XKLS:0225) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.46, compared to a current price of RM2.46 — trading 68.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.63, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 0.54 and 12.5% above the Industrial Products industry median of 0.56. Southern Cable Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Equity-to-Asset calculated?
Equity-to-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Southern Cable Group Bhd (XKLS:0225), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.63 as of Jun. 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 Southern Cable Group Bhd (XKLS:0225) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Cable Group Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM2.46 is trading 68.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.46. GuruFocus considers Southern Cable Group Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:0225:

  • Equity-to-Asset: 0.63 (17% above median its 10-year median of 0.54)
  • GF Value™: RM1.46 vs. price of RM2.46 (68.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 12.5% above the Industrial Products median (#1147 of 3088)

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Southern Cable Group Bhd Business Description

Address Lot 42, Jalan Merbau Pulas, Kawasan Perusahaan Kuala Ketil, Kuala Ketil, KDH, MYS, 09300
Southern Cable Group Bhd is a manufacturer of cables and wires. The company's portfolio includes cables and wires used for power distribution and transmission, communications, as well as control and instrumentation applications. Its reportable operating segments are Power cables and wires, Communications cables and wires, Control and instrumentation cables and wires, and Related products and services. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Power cables and wires, which are used in electrical systems for the distribution of power. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from its local markets and also exports its products to other regions.
81GF Score

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