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SMRT Holdings BhdXKLS:0117 -2.38%45 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.42 as of Mar. 2026, which is 24% above its 10-year median of 0.34. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0117 with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.31 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 188 Education companies, SMRT Holdings Bhd ranks better than 76.6% 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 SMRT Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0117'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -54.57 Med: 0.34 Max: 5.58
Current: 0.4
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of SMRT Holdings Bhd was 5.58. The lowest was -54.57. And the median was 0.34.
XKLS:0117's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 76.6% of 188
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 1.46
vs XKLS:0117: 0.40
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.
SMRT Holdings Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
SMRT Holdings Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SMRT Holdings 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.
XKLS:0117 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, SMRT Holdings 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.
SMRT Holdings Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, SMRT Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SMRT Holdings 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 (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
SMRT Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0117) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.42 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 SMRT Holdings Bhd. This is 24% above median its historical median of 0.34. According to the industry distribution chart, SMRT Holdings Bhd ranks #44 out of 188 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 23.4%.
Is SMRT Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
SMRT Holdings Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.42 is 24% above median its 10-year median of 0.34. The Education industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.46. SMRT Holdings Bhd's value of 0.42 is 71.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SMRT Holdings Bhd ranks #44 out of 188 companies in the Education industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, SMRT Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SMRT Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, SMRT Holdings Bhd ranks #44 out of 188 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places SMRT Holdings Bhd in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.46. SMRT Holdings Bhd's value of 0.42 is 71.2% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.34 vs. the industry median of 1.46, SMRT Holdings 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 an Education company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Education companies is 1.46, based on 188 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. SMRT Holdings Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.42 is 71.2% 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 SMRT Holdings Bhd. For the Education industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SMRT Holdings Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.42, which is 24% above median its own 10-year median of 0.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SMRT Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SMRT Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0117) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.31, compared to a current price of RM0.21 — trading 33.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.42, which is 24% above median its 10-year median of 0.34 and 71.2% below the Education industry median of 1.46. SMRT Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 2 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 SMRT Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0117), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.42 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 SMRT Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0117) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SMRT Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.21 is trading 33.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.31.
GuruFocus considers SMRT Holdings Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0117:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.42 (24% above median its 10-year median of 0.34)
GF Value™: RM0.31 vs. price of RM0.21 (33.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 71.2% below the Education median (#44 of 188)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0117 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SMRT Holdings Bhd is a Malaysian company that is principally engaged in investment holding. The operating segments of the company are Investment Holding and Technology. The Technology segment provides software consultancy and development and its related services and hence it generates maximum revenue for the company. The company operates solely in Malaysia.
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