Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5129) Equity-to-Asset: 0.49 (As of May. 2026) — 17% Below Median

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XKLS:5129 Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd XKLS:5129
57 GF Score
Price RM0.50
GF Value RM1.86
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd Equity-to-Asset?

Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd XKLS:5129 57 Equity-to-Asset is 0.49 as of May. 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 0.59. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5129 with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.86 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,796 Construction companies, Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd ranks better than 56.35% on this metric.

Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was RM251.4 Mil. Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was RM518.4 Mil. Therefore, Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 0.49.

The historical rank and industry rank for Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd's Equity-to-Asset or its related term are showing as below:

XKLS:5129' s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.49   Med: 0.59   Max: 0.8
Current: 0.49

During the past 13 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd was 0.80. The lowest was 0.49. And the median was 0.59.

XKLS:5129's Equity-to-Asset is ranked better than
56.35% of 1796 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 0.45 vs XKLS:5129: 0.49

Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd  (XKLS:5129) 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%.


Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd Equity-to-Asset Related Terms


Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd Equity-to-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Melati Ehsan Holdings 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.

Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd Equity-to-Asset Chart

Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Equity-to-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.55 0.52 0.61 0.63 0.51

Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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 0.59 0.51 0.49 0.50 0.49

XKLS:5129 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Equity-to-Asset Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Melati Ehsan Holdings 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.


Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd Equity-to-Asset vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd's Equity-to-Asset falls into.


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Melati Ehsan Holdings 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.

Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (A: Aug. 2025 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=252.107/491.4
=0.51

Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (Q: May. 2026 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=251.409/518.393
=0.48

* 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 0.49 mean?
Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5129) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.49 as of May. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 0.59. Over the past decade, Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd's Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.49 to 0.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd ranks #784 out of 1796 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 43.7%.
Is Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd's Equity-to-Asset too high?
Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.49 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 0.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.49 to a high of 0.80. The Construction industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.45. Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd's value of 0.49 is 8.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd ranks #784 out of 1796 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd's Equity-to-Asset compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd ranks #784 out of 1796 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This puts Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.45. Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd's value of 0.49 is 8.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd's own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.49 to 0.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.59 vs. the industry median of 0.45, Melati Ehsan Holdings 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 Construction company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Construction companies is 0.45, based on 1,796 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. Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.49 is 8.9% 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 Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.49, which is 17% 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 Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5129) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.86, compared to a current price of RM0.50 — trading 73.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.49, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 0.59 and 8.9% above the Construction industry median of 0.45. Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 7 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 Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5129), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.49 as of May. 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 Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5129) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.50 is trading 73.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.86. GuruFocus considers Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5129:

  • Equity-to-Asset: 0.49 (17% below median its 10-year median of 0.59)
  • GF Value™: RM1.86 vs. price of RM0.50 (73.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 8.9% above the Construction median (#784 of 1796)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5129 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd Business Description

Address No. 5, Jalan Titiwangsa, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 53200
Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd is a Malaysia-based investment holding company. The principal activities of the company include turnkey contracting, property development, trading of construction materials, rental of machinery, and money-lending services. The Group's reporting segments comprise the Construction segment, which includes turnkey construction activities; the Trading segment, which includes the trading of construction materials and rental of machinery; and the Property Development segment, which relates to the development of residential and commercial properties. The company operates principally in Malaysia and generates the majority of its revenue from the Construction segment.
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