What does it mean if you dont weigh a lot but have a high body fat percentage?

I have read that body percent fat for women at 32% and above is considered obese. What I dont understand is; I am 5’5 and 140 pounds. My body fat % is 31! I could stand to lose a few pounds but I am in a healthy weigh range. So what does it mean that I have a high body fat percentage? Does that mean I have a slow metabolism?

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