Mclean Technologies Bhd (XKLS:0167) Debt-to-EBITDA : 1.00 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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XKLS:0167 Mclean Technologies Bhd XKLS:0167
27 GF Score
Price RM0.71
GF Value RM0.29
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Mclean Technologies Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA?

Mclean Technologies Bhd XKLS:0167 +2.92% 27 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.00 as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 1.03. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0167 with a GF Score™ of 27/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.29 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 834 Business Services companies, Mclean Technologies Bhd ranks better than 61.03% on this metric.

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

Mclean Technologies Bhd's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM10.39 Mil. Mclean Technologies Bhd's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM10.67 Mil. Mclean Technologies Bhd's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM20.99 Mil. Mclean Technologies Bhd's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.00.

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

XKLS:0167' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -17.75   Med: 1.03   Max: 53.03
Current: 1.04

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Mclean Technologies Bhd was 53.03. The lowest was -17.75. And the median was 1.03.

XKLS:0167's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
61.03% of 834 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.66 vs XKLS:0167: 1.04

Mclean Technologies Bhd  (XKLS:0167) 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.


Mclean Technologies Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Mclean Technologies Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mclean Technologies 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.

Mclean Technologies Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Mclean Technologies Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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Mclean Technologies 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 0.59 0.96 0.80 0.91 1.00

XKLS:0167 vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Mclean Technologies 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.


Mclean Technologies Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Mclean Technologies Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Mclean Technologies Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Mclean Technologies 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
=(7.045 + 14.884) / 18.591
=1.18

Mclean Technologies 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
=(10.386 + 10.665) / 20.988
=1.00

* 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 1.00 mean?
Mclean Technologies Bhd (XKLS:0167) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.00 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 Mclean Technologies Bhd. This is near median its historical median of 1.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Mclean Technologies Bhd ranks #325 out of 834 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 39%.
Is Mclean Technologies Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Mclean Technologies Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.00 is near median its 10-year median of 1.03. The Business Services industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.66. Mclean Technologies Bhd's value of 1.00 is 39.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mclean Technologies Bhd ranks #325 out of 834 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Mclean Technologies Bhd has a GF Score™ of 27/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mclean Technologies Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Mclean Technologies Bhd ranks #325 out of 834 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Mclean Technologies Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.66. Mclean Technologies Bhd's value of 1.00 is 39.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.03 vs. the industry median of 1.66, Mclean Technologies 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 Business Services company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Business Services companies is 1.66, based on 834 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. Mclean Technologies Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.00 is 39.8% 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 Mclean Technologies Bhd. For the Business Services industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mclean Technologies Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.00, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mclean Technologies Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mclean Technologies Bhd (XKLS:0167) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.29, compared to a current price of RM0.71 — trading 143.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.00, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.03 and 39.8% below the Business Services industry median of 1.66. Mclean Technologies Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 27/100 with 6 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 Mclean Technologies Bhd (XKLS:0167), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.00 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 Mclean Technologies Bhd (XKLS:0167) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mclean Technologies Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM0.71 is trading 143.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.29. GuruFocus considers Mclean Technologies Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:0167:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.00 (near median its 10-year median of 1.03)
  • GF Value™: RM0.29 vs. price of RM0.71 (143.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 27/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 39.8% below the Business Services median (#325 of 834)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0167 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Mclean Technologies Bhd Business Description

Address No. 2 Woodlands Sector 1, No. 01-22, Singapore, SGP, 738068
Mclean Technologies Bhd is an investment holding company operating through its subsidiaries. It specializes in surface finishing for metal parts used in electrical and electronic industries, along with precision cleaning and cleanroom assembly services. The company has two main segments: Surface Treatment and Precision Cleaning, and the Plastic moulding business. The Surface Treatment and Precision Cleaning segment, which generates the bulk of its revenue, focuses on surface treatment, precision cleaning, clean bulk pack, and related services mainly in the hard disk drive & consumer electronics industries. Geographically, it operates in Malaysia, Singapore, China, the United States, Thailand, and other international markets.
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