Artroniq Bhd (XKLS:0038) Debt-to-EBITDA : -0.59 (As of Mar. 2026)

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XKLS:0038 Artroniq Bhd XKLS:0038
38 GF Score
Price RM0.14
GF Value RM0.05
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Artroniq Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA?

Artroniq Bhd XKLS:0038 38 Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.59 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0038 with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.05 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,791 Hardware companies, Artroniq Bhd ranks worse than 55834.67% on this metric.

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

Artroniq Bhd's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM2.12 Mil. Artroniq Bhd's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM0.18 Mil. Artroniq Bhd's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-3.88 Mil. Artroniq Bhd's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -0.59.

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

XKLS:0038' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.26   Med: 0.73   Max: 4.36
Current: -0.39

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Artroniq Bhd was 4.36. The lowest was -4.26. And the median was 0.73.

XKLS:0038's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 1791 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.71 vs XKLS:0038: -0.39

Artroniq Bhd  (XKLS:0038) 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.


Artroniq Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Artroniq Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Artroniq 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.

Artroniq Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Artroniq Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.85 -0.14 1.67 0.61 -0.72

Artroniq Bhd Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 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 -1.35 -0.35 -0.51 -0.30 -0.59

XKLS:0038 vs SNX, ARW, AVT: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, Artroniq 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.


Artroniq Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Artroniq Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


XKLS:0038
38GF Score
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Artroniq Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Artroniq Bhd'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
=(2.21 + 0.44) / -3.664
=-0.72

Artroniq 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
=(2.122 + 0.175) / -3.876
=-0.59

* 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 -0.59 mean?
Artroniq Bhd (XKLS:0038) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of -0.59 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 Artroniq Bhd. According to the industry distribution chart, Artroniq Bhd ranks #999999 out of 1791 companies in the Hardware industry.
Is Artroniq Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Artroniq Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.59. Based on the distribution chart, Artroniq Bhd ranks #999999 out of 1791 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Artroniq Bhd has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Artroniq Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to SNX and ARW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Artroniq Bhd ranks #999999 out of 1791 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Artroniq Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.71. 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 Hardware company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Hardware companies is 1.71, based on 1,791 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 Artroniq Bhd. For the Hardware industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Artroniq Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Artroniq Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Artroniq Bhd (XKLS:0038) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.05, compared to a current price of RM0.14 — trading 180% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.59. Artroniq Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 2 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 Artroniq Bhd (XKLS:0038), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.59 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 Artroniq Bhd (XKLS:0038) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Artroniq Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM0.14 is trading 180% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.05. GuruFocus considers Artroniq Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:0038:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: -0.59
  • GF Value™: RM0.05 vs. price of RM0.14 (180% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 38/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0038 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Artroniq Bhd Business Description

Address 42A-5, Jalan Metro Pudu Fraser, Business Park, Off Jalan Yew, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 55100
Artroniq Bhd is an investment holding company. It operates in five segments: Trading of information and communication technology (ICT) products; ICT-related services; Management services; and Semiconductor. It generates maximum revenue from the Trading of ICT products. The company operates in Malaysia, Asia, the Middle East, America, and others.
38GF Score

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