KTMG (SGX:XCF) Debt-to-EBITDA : -6.78 (As of Jun. 2026)

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What is KTMG Debt-to-EBITDA?

KTMG SGX:XCF Debt-to-EBITDA is -6.78 as of Jun. 2026. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 833 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, KTMG ranks worse than 120047.9% on this metric.

Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.

KTMG's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was S$16.53 Mil. KTMG's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was S$4.18 Mil. KTMG's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was S$-3.05 Mil. KTMG's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -6.78.

A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.

The historical rank and industry rank for KTMG's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

SGX:XCF' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -16.65   Med: 4.14   Max: 130.76
Current: -5.21

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of KTMG was 130.76. The lowest was -16.65. And the median was 4.14.

SGX:XCF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 833 companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 2.67 vs SGX:XCF: -5.21

KTMG  (SGX:XCF) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation

In the calculation of Debt-to-EBITDA, we use the total of Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation divided by EBITDA. In some calculations, Total Liabilities is used to for calculation.


Be Aware

A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.

According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.


KTMG Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


KTMG Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for KTMG's Debt-to-EBITDA 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.

KTMG Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

KTMG Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 4.14 1.90 13.29 -16.65 130.76

KTMG Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 Jun26
Debt-to-EBITDA 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 6.78 -3.27 7.09 -3.87 -6.78

SGX:XCF vs RL, LEVI, VFC: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, KTMG's Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA 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.


KTMG Debt-to-EBITDA vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, KTMG's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where KTMG's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.



KTMG Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.

KTMG's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(13.895 + 5.065) / 0.145
=130.76

KTMG's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(16.533 + 4.182) / -3.054
=-6.78

* 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.

In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data, the EBITDA data used here is two times the quarterly (Jun. 2026) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of -6.78 mean?
KTMG (SGX:XCF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of -6.78 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on KTMG. According to the industry distribution chart, KTMG ranks #999999 out of 833 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry.
Is KTMG's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
KTMG's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -6.78. Based on the distribution chart, KTMG ranks #999999 out of 833 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does KTMG's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, KTMG ranks #999999 out of 833 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places KTMG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.67. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Debt-to-EBITDA for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 2.67, based on 833 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA 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 Debt-to-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on KTMG. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KTMG's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -6.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KTMG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KTMG (SGX:XCF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.03, compared to a current price of S$0.03 — trading 10% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is -6.78. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For KTMG (SGX:XCF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is -6.78 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.

KTMG Business Description

Address No. 3A, Jalan Wawasan 16, Kawasan Perindustrian Sri Gading, Batu Pahat, JHR, MYS, 83300
KTMG Ltd is an integrated textile and apparel manufacturer engaged in the manufacturing and trading of apparel products. Operates as a contract manufacturer, specialising in athleisure wear, casual wear, loungewear, and pyjamas for various age groups, with production facilities located in Malaysia and Cambodia. It serves retailers across the United Kingdom, the United States, the European Union, and Canada, and has expanded upstream into textile production through its knitting, dyeing, and finishing facility in Johor, Malaysia. Its single segment is the Apparel business segment, which comprises revenue from the manufacture and sale of apparel products shipped to markets including the United States and other countries, with the United States contributing the majority of revenue.