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Hiap Teck Venture BhdXKLS:5072 -1.89%59 Equity-to-Asset is 0.72 as of Apr. 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 0.64. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5072 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.29 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 634 Steel companies, Hiap Teck Venture Bhd ranks better than 75.08% on this metric.
Hiap Teck Venture Bhd (XKLS:5072) 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%.
Hiap Teck Venture Bhd Equity-to-Asset Related Terms
Hiap Teck Venture Bhd Equity-to-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hiap Teck Venture 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.
XKLS:5072 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Equity-to-Asset Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Hiap Teck Venture 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.
Hiap Teck Venture Bhd Equity-to-Asset vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Hiap Teck Venture Bhd's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hiap Teck Venture Bhd's Equity-to-Asset falls into.
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.
Hiap Teck Venture Bhd's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 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.
Hiap Teck Venture Bhd (XKLS:5072) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.72 as of Apr. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Hiap Teck Venture Bhd and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 0.64. Over the past decade, Hiap Teck Venture Bhd's Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.52 to 0.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Hiap Teck Venture Bhd ranks #158 out of 634 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 24.9%.
Is Hiap Teck Venture Bhd's Equity-to-Asset too high?
Hiap Teck Venture Bhd's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.72 is 13% above median its 10-year median of 0.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.52 to a high of 0.74. The Steel industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.54. Hiap Teck Venture Bhd's value of 0.72 is 33.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hiap Teck Venture Bhd ranks #158 out of 634 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hiap Teck Venture Bhd has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hiap Teck Venture Bhd's Equity-to-Asset compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Hiap Teck Venture Bhd ranks #158 out of 634 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places Hiap Teck Venture Bhd in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.54. Hiap Teck Venture Bhd's value of 0.72 is 33.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Hiap Teck Venture Bhd's own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.52 to 0.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.64 vs. the industry median of 0.54, Hiap Teck Venture 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 Steel company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Steel companies is 0.54, based on 634 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. Hiap Teck Venture Bhd's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.72 is 33.3% 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 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 Hiap Teck Venture Bhd and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hiap Teck Venture Bhd's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.72, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 0.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hiap Teck Venture Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hiap Teck Venture Bhd (XKLS:5072) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.29, compared to a current price of RM0.26 — trading 10.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.72, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 0.64 and 33.3% above the Steel industry median of 0.54. Hiap Teck Venture Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 8 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 Hiap Teck Venture Bhd (XKLS:5072), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.72 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 Hiap Teck Venture Bhd (XKLS:5072) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hiap Teck Venture Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.26 is trading 10.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.29.
GuruFocus considers Hiap Teck Venture Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5072:
Equity-to-Asset: 0.72 (13% above median its 10-year median of 0.64)
GF Value™: RM0.29 vs. price of RM0.26 (10.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 33.3% above the Steel median (#158 of 634)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5072 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hiap Teck Venture Bhd is a Malaysia-based company. It has six segments. The Trading segment is involved in importing, exporting, general dealing, and leasing of steel products, hardware, and building materials; the Manufacturing segment is involved in manufacturing, selling, and renting pipes, hollow sections, scaffolding equipment, and other steel products; the Property and Investment segment is engaged in renting out property and investment holding; the Transportation segment includes a provision of transportation of goods by lorries; Mining and exploration segment consists of exploring, contracting and other activities related to the mining, processing, and sale of iron ore; and Selling of Elecricity. It generates a vast majority of the revenues from the Trading segment.
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