Ancom Logistics Bhd (XKLS:0048) Debt-to-EBITDA : 6.36 (As of May. 2026) — 439% Above Median

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What is Ancom Logistics Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA?

Ancom Logistics Bhd XKLS:0048 +9.09% Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.36 as of May. 2026, which is 439% above its 10-year median of 1.18. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 866 Transportation companies, Ancom Logistics Bhd ranks worse than 83.6% on this metric.

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

Ancom Logistics Bhd's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was RM4.89 Mil. Ancom Logistics Bhd's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was RM48.95 Mil. Ancom Logistics Bhd's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was RM8.47 Mil. Ancom Logistics Bhd's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 6.36.

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

XKLS:0048' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.5   Med: 1.18   Max: 8
Current: 6.89

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Ancom Logistics Bhd was 8.00. The lowest was 0.50. And the median was 1.18.

XKLS:0048's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
83.6% of 866 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 2.65 vs XKLS:0048: 6.89

Ancom Logistics Bhd  (XKLS:0048) 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.


Ancom Logistics Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Ancom Logistics Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ancom Logistics 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.

Ancom Logistics Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Ancom Logistics Bhd Annual Data
Trend May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25 May26
Debt-to-EBITDA
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Ancom Logistics Bhd Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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 7.30 5.54 8.31 8.77 6.36

XKLS:0048 vs UPS, FDX, JBHT: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Ancom Logistics 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.


Ancom Logistics Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Ancom Logistics Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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



Ancom Logistics Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Ancom Logistics Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(4.892 + 48.948) / 7.812
=6.89

Ancom Logistics Bhd's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(4.892 + 48.948) / 8.472
=6.36

* 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 (May. 2026) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 6.36 mean?
Ancom Logistics Bhd (XKLS:0048) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 6.36 as of May. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Ancom Logistics Bhd. This is 439% above median its historical median of 1.18. Over the past decade, Ancom Logistics Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.50 to 8.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Ancom Logistics Bhd ranks #724 out of 866 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 83.6%.
Is Ancom Logistics Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Ancom Logistics Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 6.36 is 439% above median its 10-year median of 1.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.50 to a high of 8.00. The Transportation industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.65. Ancom Logistics Bhd's value of 6.36 is 140% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ancom Logistics Bhd ranks #724 out of 866 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does Ancom Logistics Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to UPS and FDX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Ancom Logistics Bhd ranks #724 out of 866 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Ancom Logistics Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.65. Ancom Logistics Bhd's value of 6.36 is 140% above this benchmark. Historically, Ancom Logistics Bhd's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.50 to 8.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.18 vs. the industry median of 2.65, Ancom Logistics Bhd has consistently been above 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 a Transportation company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Transportation companies is 2.65, based on 866 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. Ancom Logistics Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 6.36 is 140% above 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 Ancom Logistics Bhd. For the Transportation industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ancom Logistics Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.36, which is 439% above median its own 10-year median of 1.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ancom Logistics Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ancom Logistics Bhd (XKLS:0048) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.13, compared to a current price of RM0.06 — trading 53.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.36, which is 439% above median its 10-year median of 1.18 and 140% above the Transportation industry median of 2.65. 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 Ancom Logistics Bhd (XKLS:0048), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.36 as of May. 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.

Ancom Logistics Bhd Business Description

Address Number 2A, Jalan 13/2, Seksyen 13, Petaling Jaya, SGR, MYS, 46200
Ancom Logistics Bhd is an investment holding company. It operates through two segments: Logistics segment and Other. The company generates maximum revenue from the Logistics segment. Its Logistics segment is in the business of providing services, such as rental and transportation services as well as includes freight forwarding, packing and crafting services. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from Malaysia, operating also in Singapore and Other Asian Countries.