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Hong Leong Capital BhdXKLS:5274 -0.31%57 Equity-to-Asset is 0.21 as of Jun. 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 0.19. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5274 with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of RM3.58 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 811 Capital Markets companies, Hong Leong Capital Bhd ranks worse than 74.11% on this metric.
Hong Leong Capital Bhd (XKLS:5274) 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%.
Hong Leong Capital Bhd Equity-to-Asset Related Terms
Hong Leong Capital Bhd Equity-to-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hong Leong Capital 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:5274 vs MS, GS, SCHW: Equity-to-Asset Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, Hong Leong Capital 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.
Hong Leong Capital Bhd Equity-to-Asset vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Hong Leong Capital Bhd's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hong Leong Capital Bhd's Equity-to-Asset falls into.
Hong Leong Capital 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.
Hong Leong Capital Bhd's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2026 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.
Hong Leong Capital Bhd (XKLS:5274) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.21 as of Jun. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Hong Leong Capital Bhd and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 0.19. Over the past decade, Hong Leong Capital Bhd's Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.17 to 0.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Hong Leong Capital Bhd ranks #601 out of 811 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 74.1%.
Is Hong Leong Capital Bhd's Equity-to-Asset too high?
Hong Leong Capital Bhd's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.21 is 11% above median its 10-year median of 0.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.17 to a high of 0.23. The Capital Markets industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.51. Hong Leong Capital Bhd's value of 0.21 is 58.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hong Leong Capital Bhd ranks #601 out of 811 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hong Leong Capital Bhd has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hong Leong Capital Bhd's Equity-to-Asset compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Hong Leong Capital Bhd ranks #601 out of 811 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places Hong Leong Capital Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.51. Hong Leong Capital Bhd's value of 0.21 is 58.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Hong Leong Capital Bhd's own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.17 to 0.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.19 vs. the industry median of 0.51, Hong Leong Capital 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 a Capital Markets company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Capital Markets companies is 0.51, based on 811 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. Hong Leong Capital Bhd's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.21 is 58.8% 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 Hong Leong Capital Bhd and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hong Leong Capital Bhd's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.21, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 0.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hong Leong Capital Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hong Leong Capital Bhd (XKLS:5274) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM3.58, compared to a current price of RM3.22 — trading 10.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.21, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 0.19 and 58.8% below the Capital Markets industry median of 0.51. Hong Leong Capital Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 Hong Leong Capital Bhd (XKLS:5274), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.21 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 Hong Leong Capital Bhd (XKLS:5274) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hong Leong Capital Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM3.22 is trading 10.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM3.58.
GuruFocus considers Hong Leong Capital Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5274:
Equity-to-Asset: 0.21 (11% above median its 10-year median of 0.19)
GF Value™: RM3.58 vs. price of RM3.22 (10.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 58.8% below the Capital Markets median (#601 of 811)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5274 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hong Leong Capital Bhd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, it offers various financial services in the areas of investment banking, stockbroking, futures broking, nominees and custodian services, unit trust and fund management, and related financial services, and investment management services. The group's operating business segments are: Investment banking and stockbroking, Fund management and unit trust management, and Investment holding and others. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Investment banking and stockbroking segment. Geographically, the group operates only in Malaysia.
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