Tex Cycle Technology (M) Bhd (XKLS:0089) Debt-to-EBITDA : 2.90 (As of Mar. 2026) — 190% Above Median

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XKLS:0089 Tex Cycle Technology (M) Bhd XKLS:0089
83 GF Score
Price RM1.00
GF Value RM1.93
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Tex Cycle Technology (M) Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA?

Tex Cycle Technology (M) Bhd XKLS:0089 +0.51% 83 Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.90 as of Mar. 2026, which is 190% above its 10-year median of 1.00. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0089 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.93 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 170 Waste Management companies, Tex Cycle Technology (M) Bhd ranks better than 65.29% on this metric.

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

Tex Cycle Technology (M) Bhd's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM12.93 Mil. Tex Cycle Technology (M) Bhd's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM59.68 Mil. Tex Cycle Technology (M) Bhd's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM25.03 Mil. Tex Cycle Technology (M) Bhd's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.90.

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 Tex Cycle Technology (M) Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

XKLS:0089' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.21   Med: 1   Max: 2.34
Current: 2.04

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Tex Cycle Technology (M) Bhd was 2.34. The lowest was 0.21. And the median was 1.00.

XKLS:0089's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
65.29% of 170 companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: 3.03 vs XKLS:0089: 2.04

Tex Cycle Technology (M) Bhd  (XKLS:0089) 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.


Tex Cycle Technology (M) Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Tex Cycle Technology (M) Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tex Cycle Technology (M) 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.

Tex Cycle Technology (M) Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Tex Cycle Technology (M) Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.54 1.64 1.29 1.23 2.34

Tex Cycle Technology (M) 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 2.19 2.03 4.26 0.96 2.90

XKLS:0089 vs WM, RSG, WCN: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Waste Management subindustry, Tex Cycle Technology (M) 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.


Tex Cycle Technology (M) Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA vs Waste Management Industry

For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Tex Cycle Technology (M) Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Tex Cycle Technology (M) Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Tex Cycle Technology (M) Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Tex Cycle Technology (M) 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
=(19.55 + 56.165) / 32.414
=2.34

Tex Cycle Technology (M) 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
=(12.928 + 59.678) / 25.032
=2.90

* 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 2.90 mean?
Tex Cycle Technology (M) Bhd (XKLS:0089) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.90 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 Tex Cycle Technology (M) Bhd. This is 190% above median its historical median of 1.00. Over the past decade, Tex Cycle Technology (M) Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.21 to 2.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Tex Cycle Technology (M) Bhd ranks #59 out of 170 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 34.7%.
Is Tex Cycle Technology (M) Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Tex Cycle Technology (M) Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.90 is 190% above median its 10-year median of 1.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.21 to a high of 2.34. The Waste Management industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.03. Tex Cycle Technology (M) Bhd's value of 2.90 is 4.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tex Cycle Technology (M) Bhd ranks #59 out of 170 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Tex Cycle Technology (M) Bhd has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tex Cycle Technology (M) Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to WM and RSG?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Tex Cycle Technology (M) Bhd ranks #59 out of 170 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Tex Cycle Technology (M) Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.03. Tex Cycle Technology (M) Bhd's value of 2.90 is 4.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Tex Cycle Technology (M) Bhd's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.21 to 2.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.00 vs. the industry median of 3.03, Tex Cycle Technology (M) 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 a Waste Management company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Waste Management companies is 3.03, based on 170 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. Tex Cycle Technology (M) Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.90 is 4.3% 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 Tex Cycle Technology (M) Bhd. For the Waste Management industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tex Cycle Technology (M) Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.90, which is 190% above median its own 10-year median of 1.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tex Cycle Technology (M) Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tex Cycle Technology (M) Bhd (XKLS:0089) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.93, compared to a current price of RM1.00 — trading 48.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.90, which is 190% above median its 10-year median of 1.00 and 4.3% below the Waste Management industry median of 3.03. Tex Cycle Technology (M) Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Tex Cycle Technology (M) Bhd (XKLS:0089), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.90 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 Tex Cycle Technology (M) Bhd (XKLS:0089) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tex Cycle Technology (M) Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM1.00 is trading 48.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.93. GuruFocus considers Tex Cycle Technology (M) Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:0089:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 2.90 (190% above median its 10-year median of 1.00)
  • GF Value™: RM1.93 vs. price of RM1.00 (48.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 4.3% below the Waste Management median (#59 of 170)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0089 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Tex Cycle Technology (M) Bhd Business Description

Address Lot 8942, Jalan Besar Telok Gong, Pelabuhan Klang, SGR, MYS, 42000
Tex Cycle Technology (M) Bhd is engaged in the provision of recovery and recycling of scheduled waste. It operates in six segments. The investment holding segment comprises investing in property and unquoted securities on a long-term basis; the recovery and recycling services segment comprises the provision of waste recovery and recycling services, and rental of recycled products; the rental of investment property segment; trading segment comprises trading of chemicals and other products; renewable energy segment includes the provision of equipment and consultancy services related to renewable energy; and others segment. The majority of company's revenue comes from the recovery and recycling services segment.
83GF Score

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