Notion Vtec Bhd (XKLS:0083) Debt-to-EBITDA : 5.76 (As of Mar. 2026) — 711% Above Median

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XKLS:0083 Notion Vtec Bhd XKLS:0083
53 GF Score
Price RM0.51
GF Value RM0.61
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Notion Vtec Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA?

Notion Vtec Bhd XKLS:0083 53 Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.76 as of Mar. 2026, which is 711% above its 10-year median of 0.71. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0083 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.61 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,792 Hardware companies, Notion Vtec Bhd ranks worse than 66.69% on this metric.

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

Notion Vtec Bhd's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM26.5 Mil. Notion Vtec Bhd's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM48.8 Mil. Notion Vtec Bhd's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM13.1 Mil. Notion Vtec Bhd's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.76.

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

XKLS:0083' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.52   Med: 0.71   Max: 3.22
Current: 3.22

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Notion Vtec Bhd was 3.22. The lowest was -4.52. And the median was 0.71.

XKLS:0083's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
66.69% of 1792 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.71 vs XKLS:0083: 3.22

Notion Vtec Bhd  (XKLS:0083) 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.


Notion Vtec Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Notion Vtec Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Notion Vtec 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.

Notion Vtec Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Notion Vtec Bhd Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.40 0.97 -4.52 0.35 1.26

Notion Vtec 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 0.62 2.56 1.93 2.92 5.76

XKLS:0083 vs APH, GLW, TEL: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Notion Vtec 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.


Notion Vtec Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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Notion Vtec Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Notion Vtec Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(21.798 + 46.754) / 54.315
=1.26

Notion Vtec 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
=(26.491 + 48.81) / 13.068
=5.76

* 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 5.76 mean?
Notion Vtec Bhd (XKLS:0083) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.76 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 Notion Vtec Bhd. This is 711% above median its historical median of 0.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Notion Vtec Bhd ranks #1195 out of 1792 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 66.7%.
Is Notion Vtec Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Notion Vtec Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.76 is 711% above median its 10-year median of 0.71. The Hardware industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.71. Notion Vtec Bhd's value of 5.76 is 236.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Notion Vtec Bhd ranks #1195 out of 1792 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Notion Vtec Bhd has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Notion Vtec Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Notion Vtec Bhd ranks #1195 out of 1792 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Notion Vtec Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.71. Notion Vtec Bhd's value of 5.76 is 236.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.71 vs. the industry median of 1.71, Notion Vtec 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 Hardware company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Hardware companies is 1.71, based on 1,792 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. Notion Vtec Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.76 is 236.8% 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 Notion Vtec 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. Notion Vtec Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.76, which is 711% above median its own 10-year median of 0.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Notion Vtec Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Notion Vtec Bhd (XKLS:0083) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.61, compared to a current price of RM0.51 — trading 16.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.76, which is 711% above median its 10-year median of 0.71 and 236.8% above the Hardware industry median of 1.71. Notion Vtec Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 5 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 Notion Vtec Bhd (XKLS:0083), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.76 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 Notion Vtec Bhd (XKLS:0083) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Notion Vtec Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.51 is trading 16.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.61. GuruFocus considers Notion Vtec Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:0083:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 5.76 (711% above median its 10-year median of 0.71)
  • GF Value™: RM0.61 vs. price of RM0.51 (16.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 236.8% above the Hardware median (#1195 of 1792)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0083 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Notion Vtec Bhd Business Description

Address Lot 6123, Jalan Haji Salleh, Batu 5 1/2, Jalan Meru, Klang, SGR, MYS, 41050
Notion Vtec Bhd is a Malaysia-based investment holding company. Through its subsidiaries, the company is engaged in manufacturing and selling precision components, tools, and other related products. The company operates in two segments: i)Precision Engineering: Manufacture of high volume precision components and tools including design, other related ctivities and incidental services. (ii) Personal Protective Equipment: Manufacture of personal protective equipment and medical related materials, components, devices or products and other related activities. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Precision Engineering segment. Geographically, the company has a presence in China, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand and others, with the maximum revenue generating from Malaysia.
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