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Hume Cement Industries BhdXKLS:5000 84 Equity-to-Asset is 0.77 as of Mar. 2026, which is 157% above its 10-year median of 0.30. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5000 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of RM2.72 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 412 Building Materials companies, Hume Cement Industries Bhd ranks better than 83.01% on this metric.
Hume Cement Industries Bhd (XKLS:5000) 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%.
Hume Cement Industries Bhd Equity-to-Asset Related Terms
Hume Cement Industries Bhd Equity-to-Asset Historical Data
* 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:5000 vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Equity-to-Asset Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Hume Cement Industries 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.
Hume Cement Industries Bhd Equity-to-Asset vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Hume Cement Industries Bhd's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hume Cement Industries Bhd's Equity-to-Asset falls into.
Hume Cement Industries 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.
Hume Cement Industries Bhd's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as
* 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.
Hume Cement Industries Bhd (XKLS:5000) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.77 as of Mar. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Hume Cement Industries Bhd and its competitors. This is 157% above median its historical median of 0.30. Over the past decade, Hume Cement Industries Bhd's Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.23 to 0.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Hume Cement Industries Bhd ranks #70 out of 412 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 17%.
Is Hume Cement Industries Bhd's Equity-to-Asset too high?
Hume Cement Industries Bhd's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.77 is 157% above median its 10-year median of 0.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.23 to a high of 0.77. The Building Materials industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.55. Hume Cement Industries Bhd's value of 0.77 is 40% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hume Cement Industries Bhd ranks #70 out of 412 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hume Cement Industries Bhd has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hume Cement Industries Bhd's Equity-to-Asset compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Hume Cement Industries Bhd ranks #70 out of 412 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places Hume Cement Industries Bhd in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.55. Hume Cement Industries Bhd's value of 0.77 is 40% above this benchmark. Historically, Hume Cement Industries Bhd's own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.23 to 0.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.30 vs. the industry median of 0.55, Hume Cement 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 Equity-to-Asset for a Building Materials company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Building Materials companies is 0.55, based on 412 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. Hume Cement Industries Bhd's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.77 is 40% 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 Hume Cement Industries Bhd and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hume Cement Industries Bhd's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.77, which is 157% above median its own 10-year median of 0.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hume Cement Industries Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hume Cement Industries Bhd (XKLS:5000) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM2.72, compared to a current price of RM2.98 — trading 9.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.77, which is 157% above median its 10-year median of 0.30 and 40% above the Building Materials industry median of 0.55. Hume Cement Industries Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 2 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 Hume Cement Industries Bhd (XKLS:5000), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.77 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 Hume Cement Industries Bhd (XKLS:5000) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hume Cement Industries Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM2.98 is trading 9.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM2.72.
GuruFocus considers Hume Cement Industries Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5000:
Equity-to-Asset: 0.77 (157% above median its 10-year median of 0.30)
GF Value™: RM2.72 vs. price of RM2.98 (9.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 40% above the Building Materials median (#70 of 412)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5000 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hume Cement Industries Bhd through its subsidiaries is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of cement and cement related products, and manufacturing, marketing and sale of concrete and concrete-related products. Geographically, Malaysia accounts for a larger share of the revenue. The company also provides precast concrete solutions to the construction industry and mega structure development projects.
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