Hiap Teck Venture Bhd (XKLS:5072) Liabilities-to-Assets : 0.28 (As of Apr. 2026)

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XKLS:5072 Hiap Teck Venture Bhd XKLS:5072
59 GF Score
Price RM0.26
GF Value RM0.29
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Hiap Teck Venture Bhd Liabilities-to-Assets?

Hiap Teck Venture Bhd XKLS:5072 -1.89% 59 Liabilities-to-Assets is 0.28 as of Apr. 2026. 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.

Liabilities-to-Assets is a solvency ratio indicating how much of the company’s assets are made of liabilities, calculated as total liabilities divided by total asset. Hiap Teck Venture Bhd's Total Liabilities for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was RM605 Mil. Hiap Teck Venture Bhd's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was RM2,199 Mil. Therefore, Hiap Teck Venture Bhd's Liabilities-to-Assets Ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.28.


Hiap Teck Venture Bhd  (XKLS:5072) Liabilities-to-Assets Explanation

Liabilities-to-Assets is a solvency ratio indicating how much of the company’s assets are made of liabilities. It can vary greatly across different industries, as they have different capital structure. A high Liabilities-to-Assets ratio (more leveraged) suggests that the company might have potential solvency problems, or even a signal of financial distress. Conversely, a low Liabilities-to-Assets ratio usually indicates a healthy financial situation. However, it may also suggest that the company is not expanding or not making good use of debt.


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Hiap Teck Venture Bhd Liabilities-to-Assets Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hiap Teck Venture Bhd's Liabilities-to-Assets 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.

Hiap Teck Venture Bhd Liabilities-to-Assets Chart

Hiap Teck Venture Bhd Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
Liabilities-to-Assets
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.30 0.37 0.32 0.34 0.29

Hiap Teck Venture Bhd Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
Liabilities-to-Assets 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 0.27 0.29 0.26 0.27 0.28

XKLS:5072 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Liabilities-to-Assets Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Hiap Teck Venture Bhd's Liabilities-to-Assets, along with its competitors' market caps and Liabilities-to-Assets 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 Liabilities-to-Assets vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Hiap Teck Venture Bhd's Liabilities-to-Assets distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hiap Teck Venture Bhd's Liabilities-to-Assets falls into.


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Hiap Teck Venture Bhd Liabilities-to-Assets Calculation

Liabilities-to-Assets ratio measures the portion of the total liabilities to the total asset. It indicates the leverage of the company, and the amount of debt the company uses in its operation.

Liabilities-to-Assets ratio is calculated by dividing total liabilities by total asset.

Hiap Teck Venture Bhd's Liabilities-to-Assets Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2025 is calculated as:

Liabilities-to-Assets (A: Jul. 2025 )=Total Liabilities/Total Assets
=601.028/2085.851
=0.29

Hiap Teck Venture Bhd's Liabilities-to-Assets Ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Liabilities-to-Assets (Q: Apr. 2026 )=Total Liabilities/Total Assets
=605.182/2199.399
=0.28

* 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 Liabilities-to-Assets →
What does a Liabilities-to-Assets of 0.28 mean?
Hiap Teck Venture Bhd (XKLS:5072) has a Liabilities-to-Assets of 0.28 as of Apr. 2026. Liabilities-to-Assets equals total liabilities divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Hiap Teck Venture Bhd and its competitors.
Is Hiap Teck Venture Bhd's Liabilities-to-Assets too high?
Hiap Teck Venture Bhd's current Liabilities-to-Assets is 0.28. 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 Liabilities-to-Assets compare to NUE and STLD?
Hiap Teck Venture Bhd's Liabilities-to-Assets of 0.28 can be compared against companies in the Steel industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Liabilities-to-Assets for a Steel company?
A good Liabilities-to-Assets depends on the Steel industry context. However, Liabilities-to-Assets should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Liabilities-to-Assets mean?
A high Liabilities-to-Assets can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Liabilities-to-Assets equals total liabilities divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Hiap Teck Venture Bhd and its competitors. Hiap Teck Venture Bhd's current Liabilities-to-Assets is 0.28. 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 Liabilities-to-Assets is 0.28. 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 Liabilities-to-Assets calculated?
Liabilities-to-Assets is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hiap Teck Venture Bhd (XKLS:5072), the current Liabilities-to-Assets is 0.28 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:

  • Liabilities-to-Assets: 0.28
  • GF Value™: RM0.29 vs. price of RM0.26 (10.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 8 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address Lot 6096, Jalan Haji Abdul Manan, Batu 5 1/2, Off Jalan Meru, Klang, SGR, MYS, 41050
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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