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ES Ceramics Technology BhdXKLS:0100 -5.56%61 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.77 as of Feb. 2026, which is 756% above its 10-year median of 0.09. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0100 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.19 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,234 Chemicals companies, ES Ceramics Technology Bhd ranks better than 69.04% 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 ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0100'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01 Med: 0.09 Max: 2.68
Current: 0.99
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of ES Ceramics Technology Bhd was 2.68. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.09.
XKLS:0100's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 69.04% of 1234
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 2.155
vs XKLS:0100: 0.99
ES Ceramics Technology Bhd (XKLS:0100) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation
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.
ES Ceramics Technology Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
ES Ceramics Technology Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
* 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:0100 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, ES Ceramics Technology 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.
ES Ceramics Technology Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ES Ceramics Technology 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 (Feb. 2026) EBITDA data.
ES Ceramics Technology Bhd (XKLS:0100) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.77 as of Feb. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on ES Ceramics Technology Bhd. This is 756% above median its historical median of 0.09. Over the past decade, ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.01 to 2.68. According to the industry distribution chart, ES Ceramics Technology Bhd ranks #382 out of 1234 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 31%.
Is ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.77 is 756% above median its 10-year median of 0.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 2.68. The Chemicals industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.16. ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's value of 0.77 is 64.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ES Ceramics Technology Bhd ranks #382 out of 1234 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, ES Ceramics Technology Bhd has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, ES Ceramics Technology Bhd ranks #382 out of 1234 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts ES Ceramics Technology Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.16. ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's value of 0.77 is 64.3% below this benchmark. Historically, ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.01 to 2.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.09 vs. the industry median of 2.16, ES Ceramics Technology 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 Chemicals company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Chemicals companies is 2.16, based on 1,234 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. ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.77 is 64.3% 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 ES Ceramics Technology Bhd. For the Chemicals industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.77, which is 756% above median its own 10-year median of 0.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ES Ceramics Technology Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ES Ceramics Technology Bhd (XKLS:0100) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.19, compared to a current price of RM0.17 — trading 10.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.77, which is 756% above median its 10-year median of 0.09 and 64.3% below the Chemicals industry median of 2.16. ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 7 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 ES Ceramics Technology Bhd (XKLS:0100), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.77 as of Feb. 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 ES Ceramics Technology Bhd (XKLS:0100) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ES Ceramics Technology Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.17 is trading 10.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.19.
GuruFocus considers ES Ceramics Technology Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0100:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.77 (756% above median its 10-year median of 0.09)
GF Value™: RM0.19 vs. price of RM0.17 (10.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 64.3% below the Chemicals median (#382 of 1234)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0100 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ES Ceramics Technology Bhd is an investment holding company. Through its holding, the company manufactures and distributes ceramic hand formers. Its product offerings include examination formers, surgical formers, household formers, and breathing bags and balloons. The formers are for continuous industrial use under heavy-duty conditions, to withstand the complex processes involving heat and chemicals to produce gloves. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Malaysia. Its segments include Investing, Glove equipment, and Construction, of which the Construction segment derives the maximum revenue. The Construction segment is engaged in the manufacturing and supply of chemical products and construction materials, including readymix concrete.
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