Iris Bhd (XKLS:0010) Debt-to-EBITDA : -0.02 (As of Mar. 2026)

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XKLS:0010 Iris Corp Bhd XKLS:0010
38 GF Score
Price RM0.22
GF Value RM0.17
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Iris Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA?

Iris Bhd XKLS:0010 +2.33% 38 Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.02 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0010 with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.17 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,330 Industrial Products companies, Iris Bhd ranks better than 87.34% on this metric.

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

Iris Bhd's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM1.0 Mil. Iris Bhd's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM0.0 Mil. Iris Bhd's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-47.3 Mil. Iris Bhd's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -0.02.

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 Iris Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

XKLS:0010' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -29.03   Med: 0.07   Max: 0.98
Current: 0.15

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Iris Bhd was 0.98. The lowest was -29.03. And the median was 0.07.

XKLS:0010's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
87.34% of 2330 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.7 vs XKLS:0010: 0.15

Iris Bhd  (XKLS:0010) 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.


Iris Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Iris Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Iris Bhd'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.

Iris Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Iris Bhd Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.84 0.07 0.07 0.05 0.15

Iris Bhd Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 0.11 0.05 0.05 0.00 -0.02

Iris Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Competitor Comparison

For the Business Equipment & Supplies subindustry, Iris Bhd'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.


Iris Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Iris Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Iris Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Iris Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(0.977 + 0) / 6.331
=0.15

Iris Bhd's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(0.977 + 0) / -47.304
=-0.02

* 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 four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of -0.02 mean?
Iris Bhd (XKLS:0010) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of -0.02 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Iris Bhd. According to the industry distribution chart, Iris Bhd ranks #295 out of 2330 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 12.7%.
Is Iris Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Iris Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.02. Based on the distribution chart, Iris Bhd ranks #295 out of 2330 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Iris Bhd has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Iris Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to competitors?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Iris Bhd ranks #295 out of 2330 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Iris Bhd in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.70. 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Industrial Products companies is 1.70, based on 2,330 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 Iris Bhd. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Iris Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Iris Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Iris Bhd (XKLS:0010) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.17, compared to a current price of RM0.22 — trading 29.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.02. Iris Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 3 warning signs to review. 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 Iris Bhd (XKLS:0010), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.02 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 Iris Bhd (XKLS:0010) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Iris Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM0.22 is trading 29.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.17. GuruFocus considers Iris Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:0010:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: -0.02
  • GF Value™: RM0.17 vs. price of RM0.22 (29.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 38/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0010 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Iris Bhd Business Description

Address IRIS Smart Tech Complex, Technology Park Malaysia, Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 57000
Iris Corp Bhd is engaged in operations of segments such as the Trusted Identification, and Sustainable Development division. It generates maximum revenue from the Trusted identification division segment. The trusted identification division segment includes e-passports, e-identification cards, banking cards, transportation, and other related Trusted Identification devices, equipment, and services. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Africa and also has a presence in Malaysia, Asia Pacific, Oceania, and North America.
38GF Score

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