XOX Bhd (XKLS:0165) Debt-to-EBITDA : 1.33 (As of Mar. 2026)

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XKLS:0165 XOX Bhd XKLS:0165
26 GF Score
Price RM0.17
GF Value RM0.28
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is XOX Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA?

XOX Bhd XKLS:0165 -2.86% 26 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.33 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0165 with a GF Score™ of 26/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.28 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 303 Telecommunication Services companies, XOX Bhd ranks worse than 97.03% on this metric.

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

XOX Bhd's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM1.6 Mil. XOX Bhd's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM30.4 Mil. XOX Bhd's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM24.0 Mil. XOX Bhd's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.33.

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

XKLS:0165' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -20.02   Med: -0.26   Max: 20.63
Current: 20.63

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of XOX Bhd was 20.63. The lowest was -20.02. And the median was -0.26.

XKLS:0165's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
97.03% of 303 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 2.04 vs XKLS:0165: 20.63

XOX Bhd  (XKLS:0165) 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.


XOX Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


XOX Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for XOX 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.

XOX Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

XOX Bhd Annual Data
Trend Jun15 Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.46 -0.16 -2.39 2.93 -20.02

XOX 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 2.33 -0.34 0.18 -0.59 1.33

XKLS:0165 vs VZ, TMUS, T: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, XOX 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.


XOX Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, XOX Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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XOX Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

XOX 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
=(0.415 + 24.952) / -1.267
=-20.02

XOX 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
=(1.572 + 30.404) / 24.004
=1.33

* 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 1.33 mean?
XOX Bhd (XKLS:0165) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.33 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 XOX Bhd. According to the industry distribution chart, XOX Bhd ranks #294 out of 303 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 97%.
Is XOX Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
XOX Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.33. The Telecommunication Services industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.04. XOX Bhd's value of 1.33 is 34.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, XOX Bhd ranks #294 out of 303 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, XOX Bhd has a GF Score™ of 26/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does XOX Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, XOX Bhd ranks #294 out of 303 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places XOX Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.04. XOX Bhd's value of 1.33 is 34.8% below this benchmark. 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Telecommunication Services companies is 2.04, based on 303 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. XOX Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.33 is 34.8% 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 XOX Bhd. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. XOX Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is XOX Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, XOX Bhd (XKLS:0165) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.28, compared to a current price of RM0.17 — trading 39.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.33 and 34.8% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 2.04. XOX Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 26/100 with 3 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 XOX Bhd (XKLS:0165), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.33 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 XOX Bhd (XKLS:0165) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, XOX Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.17 is trading 39.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.28. GuruFocus considers XOX Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:0165:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.33
  • GF Value™: RM0.28 vs. price of RM0.17 (39.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 26/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 34.8% below the Telecommunication Services median (#294 of 303)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0165 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


XOX Bhd Business Description

Other Exchanges 0165PA.PFD:Malaysia
Address Number 8, Persiaran Tropicana, Menara Lien Hoe, Lot 17.1, Level 17, Tropicana Golf and Country Resort, Petaling Jaya, SGR, MYS, 47410
XOX Bhd is principally involved in investment holding. Along with its subsidiaries, the company is engaged in the business of providing telecommunication and mobile application-related services. The company's operating segments include (i) Provision of mobile telecommunication services and its related products, e-commerce services and digital advertising in Malaysia. (ii) Sports segment which involve in establishing, managing and controlling a football club. (iii) Investment holding which involve in investment in subsidiaries, associates and other investments. (iv) Other segments refer to non-core business activities of the company. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Mobile telecommunication services segment.
26GF Score

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