Wasco Bhd (XKLS:5142) Equity-to-Asset: 0.40 (As of Mar. 2026) — 29% Above Median

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XKLS:5142 Wasco Bhd XKLS:5142
52 GF Score
Price RM0.76
GF Value RM0.91
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Wasco Bhd Equity-to-Asset?

Wasco Bhd XKLS:5142 +0.66% 52 Equity-to-Asset is 0.40 as of Mar. 2026, which is 29% above its 10-year median of 0.31. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5142 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.91 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,033 Oil & Gas companies, Wasco Bhd ranks worse than 61.08% on this metric.

Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. Wasco Bhd's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM1,012 Mil. Wasco Bhd's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM2,507 Mil. Therefore, Wasco Bhd's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.40.

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

XKLS:5142' s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.21   Med: 0.31   Max: 0.41
Current: 0.4

During the past 13 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of Wasco Bhd was 0.41. The lowest was 0.21. And the median was 0.31.

XKLS:5142's Equity-to-Asset is ranked worse than
61.08% of 1033 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 0.5 vs XKLS:5142: 0.40

Wasco Bhd  (XKLS:5142) 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%.


Wasco Bhd Equity-to-Asset Related Terms


Wasco Bhd Equity-to-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Wasco 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.

Wasco Bhd Equity-to-Asset Chart

Wasco 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 0.26 0.21 0.24 0.29 0.41

Wasco Bhd Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 0.32 0.37 0.37 0.41 0.40

XKLS:5142 vs SLB, BKR, FTI: Equity-to-Asset Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Wasco 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.


Wasco Bhd Equity-to-Asset vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Wasco Bhd's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Wasco 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.

Wasco 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
=1036.457/2521.181
=0.41

Wasco Bhd's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=1012.076/2506.714
=0.40

* 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 0.40 mean?
Wasco Bhd (XKLS:5142) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.40 as of Mar. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Wasco Bhd and its competitors. This is 29% above median its historical median of 0.31. Over the past decade, Wasco Bhd's Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.21 to 0.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Wasco Bhd ranks #631 out of 1033 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 61.1%.
Is Wasco Bhd's Equity-to-Asset too high?
Wasco Bhd's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.40 is 29% above median its 10-year median of 0.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.21 to a high of 0.41. The Oil & Gas industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.50. Wasco Bhd's value of 0.40 is 20% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wasco Bhd ranks #631 out of 1033 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Wasco Bhd has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wasco Bhd's Equity-to-Asset compare to SLB and BKR?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Wasco Bhd ranks #631 out of 1033 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places Wasco Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.50. Wasco Bhd's value of 0.40 is 20% below this benchmark. Historically, Wasco Bhd's own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.21 to 0.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.31 vs. the industry median of 0.50, Wasco 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 Equity-to-Asset for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Oil & Gas companies is 0.50, based on 1,033 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. Wasco Bhd's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.40 is 20% 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 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 Wasco Bhd and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wasco Bhd's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.40, which is 29% above median its own 10-year median of 0.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wasco Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wasco Bhd (XKLS:5142) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.91, compared to a current price of RM0.76 — trading 16.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.40, which is 29% above median its 10-year median of 0.31 and 20% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 0.50. Wasco Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 3 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 Wasco Bhd (XKLS:5142), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.40 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 Wasco Bhd (XKLS:5142) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wasco Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.76 is trading 16.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.91. GuruFocus considers Wasco Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5142:

  • Equity-to-Asset: 0.40 (29% above median its 10-year median of 0.31)
  • GF Value™: RM0.91 vs. price of RM0.76 (16.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 20% below the Oil & Gas median (#631 of 1033)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5142 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Wasco Bhd Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address The Gardens North Tower, Suite 19.01, Level 19, Mid Valley City, Lingkaran Syed Putra, Wilayah Persekutuan, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 59200
Wasco Bhd is engaged in the business of specialized pipe coating and corrosion protection services; Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) of gas compressors and process equipment, and provision of bioenergy services. Its segments include the Energy solutions services division; the Bioenergy services division; the Trading division; and Others. It derives the majority of its revenue from the Energy solutions services division that provides pipe coating, pipe manufacturing for the oil and gas industry, building and operating offshore/onshore field development facilities, and the provision of specialized equipment and services to the power generation, oleochemical, and petrochemical industries.
52GF Score

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