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LKL International BhdXKLS:0182 Debt-to-EBITDA is -4.05 as of Mar. 2026. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 469 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, LKL International Bhd ranks worse than 213219.4% 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 LKL International Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0182'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -13.1 Med: 1.26 Max: 9.83
Current: -3.53
During the past 10 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of LKL International Bhd was 9.83. The lowest was -13.10. And the median was 1.26.
XKLS:0182's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 100% of 469
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 1.6
vs XKLS:0182: -3.53
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.
LKL International Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
LKL International Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for LKL International 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:0182 vs ISRG, BDX, MDLN: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, LKL International 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.
LKL International Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, LKL International Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LKL International 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.
LKL International Bhd (XKLS:0182) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of -4.05 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 LKL International Bhd. According to the industry distribution chart, LKL International Bhd ranks #999999 out of 469 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry.
Is LKL International Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
LKL International Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -4.05. Based on the distribution chart, LKL International Bhd ranks #999999 out of 469 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does LKL International Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to ISRG and BDX?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, LKL International Bhd ranks #999999 out of 469 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places LKL International Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.60. 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 1.60, based on 469 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 LKL International Bhd. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LKL International Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -4.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LKL International Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LKL International Bhd (XKLS:0182) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.05, compared to a current price of RM0.04 — trading 30% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is -4.05. 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 LKL International Bhd (XKLS:0182), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is -4.05 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.
LKL International Bhd is engaged in the manufacturing of medical/healthcare beds, medical peripherals and accessories as well as trading of medical furniture, medical devices, personal protective equipment, medical peripherals and accessories. The company's operating segments are Manufacturing, Trading, Retail, and Investment Holding. The Manufacturing segment is involved in the manufacturing of medical and healthcare beds, medical peripherals, and accessories, and the Trading segment is involved in the trading of medical peripherals and accessories. The company serves its products to various end users such as hospitals and medical centers, as well as other healthcare-related facilities, including clinics and specialist institutions. The majority of revenue is earned from Malaysia.
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