Genetec Technology Bhd (XKLS:0104) Debt-to-EBITDA : -1.74 (As of Mar. 2026)

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XKLS:0104 Genetec Technology Bhd XKLS:0104
43 GF Score
Price RM0.32
GF Value RM0.60
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Genetec Technology Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA?

Genetec Technology Bhd XKLS:0104 +1.61% 43 Debt-to-EBITDA is -1.74 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0104 with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.60 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,332 Industrial Products companies, Genetec Technology Bhd ranks worse than 42881.6% on this metric.

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

Genetec Technology Bhd's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM104.6 Mil. Genetec Technology Bhd's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM0.6 Mil. Genetec Technology Bhd's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-60.4 Mil. Genetec Technology Bhd's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -1.74.

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

XKLS:0104' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -15.35   Med: 1.83   Max: 116.7
Current: -0.65

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Genetec Technology Bhd was 116.70. The lowest was -15.35. And the median was 1.83.

XKLS:0104's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 2332 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.695 vs XKLS:0104: -0.65

Genetec Technology Bhd  (XKLS:0104) 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.


Genetec Technology Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Genetec Technology Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Genetec Technology 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.

Genetec Technology Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Genetec Technology Bhd Annual Data
Trend Mar15 Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Jun25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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Genetec Technology Bhd Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 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 0.46 -0.20 -0.53 -0.38 -1.74

XKLS:0104 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Genetec 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.


Genetec Technology Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Genetec Technology Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Genetec Technology Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Genetec Technology Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(31.064 + 1.141) / -17.227
=-1.87

Genetec Technology 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
=(104.584 + 0.639) / -60.412
=-1.74

* 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 -1.74 mean?
Genetec Technology Bhd (XKLS:0104) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of -1.74 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 Genetec Technology Bhd. According to the industry distribution chart, Genetec Technology Bhd ranks #999999 out of 2332 companies in the Industrial Products industry.
Is Genetec Technology Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Genetec Technology Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -1.74. Based on the distribution chart, Genetec Technology Bhd ranks #999999 out of 2332 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Genetec Technology Bhd has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Genetec Technology Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Genetec Technology Bhd ranks #999999 out of 2332 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Genetec Technology Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.70. 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Industrial Products companies is 1.70, based on 2,332 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 Genetec Technology Bhd. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Genetec Technology Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -1.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Genetec Technology Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Genetec Technology Bhd (XKLS:0104) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.60, compared to a current price of RM0.32 — trading 47.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is -1.74. Genetec Technology Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 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 Genetec Technology Bhd (XKLS:0104), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is -1.74 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 Genetec Technology Bhd (XKLS:0104) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Genetec Technology Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.32 is trading 47.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.60. GuruFocus considers Genetec Technology Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:0104:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: -1.74
  • GF Value™: RM0.60 vs. price of RM0.32 (47.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 43/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0104 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Genetec Technology Bhd Business Description

Address Lot 7, Jalan P10/11, Seksyen 10, Kawasan Perusahaan Bangi, Bandar Baru Bangi, SGR, MYS, 43650
Genetec Technology Bhd is principally engaged in investment holding, designing, and building customized factory automation equipment and integrated vision inspection systems. The company operates solely in the Industrial Automation segment. The company serves Automotive (internal combustion engines, hybrids, and electric vehicles, Hard Disk Drive (HDD), Renewable energy, Consumer Goods, and Healthcare. Geographically, the company derives a majority of its revenue from United States and also has its presence in Europe, Malaysia, Asia and Mexico.
43GF Score

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