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YBS International BhdXKLS:0025 -1.52%34 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.18 as of Mar. 2026, which is 66% below its 10-year median of 3.51. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0025 with a GF Score™ of 34/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.91 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,332 Industrial Products companies, YBS International Bhd ranks worse than 77.14% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
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 YBS International Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0025'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.06 Med: 3.51 Max: 154.88
Current: 4.47
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of YBS International Bhd was 154.88. The lowest was 1.06. And the median was 3.51.
XKLS:0025's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 77.14% of 2332
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.695
vs XKLS:0025: 4.47
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.
YBS International Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
YBS International Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for YBS International 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.
XKLS:0025 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, YBS International 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.
YBS International Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, YBS International Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where YBS International Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.
* 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.
YBS International Bhd (XKLS:0025) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.18 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 YBS International Bhd. This is 66% below median its historical median of 3.51. Over the past decade, YBS International Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.06 to 154.88. According to the industry distribution chart, YBS International Bhd ranks #1799 out of 2332 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 77.1%.
Is YBS International Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
YBS International Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.18 is 66% below median its 10-year median of 3.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.06 to a high of 154.88. The Industrial Products industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.70. YBS International Bhd's value of 1.18 is 30.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, YBS International Bhd ranks #1799 out of 2332 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, YBS International Bhd has a GF Score™ of 34/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does YBS International Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, YBS International Bhd ranks #1799 out of 2332 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places YBS International Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.70. YBS International Bhd's value of 1.18 is 30.4% below this benchmark. Historically, YBS International Bhd's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.06 to 154.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.51 vs. the industry median of 1.70, YBS International 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 Debt-to-EBITDA for an Industrial Products company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Industrial Products companies is 1.70, based on 2,332 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. YBS International Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.18 is 30.4% 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 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 YBS International 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. YBS International Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.18, which is 66% below median its own 10-year median of 3.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is YBS International Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, YBS International Bhd (XKLS:0025) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.91, compared to a current price of RM0.33 — trading 64.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.18, which is 66% below median its 10-year median of 3.51 and 30.4% below the Industrial Products industry median of 1.70. YBS International Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 with 10 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 YBS International Bhd (XKLS:0025), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.18 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 YBS International Bhd (XKLS:0025) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, YBS International Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.33 is trading 64.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.91.
GuruFocus considers YBS International Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0025:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.18 (66% below median its 10-year median of 3.51)
GF Value™: RM0.91 vs. price of RM0.33 (64.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 30.4% below the Industrial Products median (#1799 of 2332)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0025 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
YBS International Bhd is a Malaysian-based investment holding company involved in the provision of management services. It operates in the following main segments: Precision engineering and plastic injection molding, Precision machining and stamping, Paper products, Investment, and Electronic manufacturing services. The company earns maximum revenue from the Precision machining and stamping segment, which is involved in the manufacture and sale of precision machining and stamping components for the telecommunication, industrial sensors, switches, electronic equipment and other industries, and the provision of related specialised engineering services.
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