Perak Transit Bhd (XKLS:0186) Debt-to-EBITDA : 5.94 (As of Mar. 2026) — 55% Above Median

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XKLS:0186 Perak Transit Bhd XKLS:0186
34 GF Score
Price RM0.22
GF Value RM0.87
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Perak Transit Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA?

Perak Transit Bhd XKLS:0186 +2.33% 34 Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.94 as of Mar. 2026, which is 55% above its 10-year median of 3.82. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0186 with a GF Score™ of 34/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.87 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,411 Construction companies, Perak Transit Bhd ranks worse than 76.54% on this metric.

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

Perak Transit Bhd's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM43.0 Mil. Perak Transit Bhd's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM705.4 Mil. Perak Transit Bhd's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM126.1 Mil. Perak Transit Bhd's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.94.

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

XKLS:0186' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.89   Med: 3.82   Max: 10.04
Current: 5.3

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Perak Transit Bhd was 10.04. The lowest was 2.89. And the median was 3.82.

XKLS:0186's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
76.54% of 1411 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 2.13 vs XKLS:0186: 5.30

Perak Transit Bhd  (XKLS:0186) 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.


Perak Transit Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Perak Transit Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Perak Transit 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.

Perak Transit Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Perak Transit Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.03 2.89 4.63 6.22 10.04

Perak Transit 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 5.39 5.12 5.05 9.53 5.94

XKLS:0186 vs UNP, CSX, NSC: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Infrastructure Operations subindustry, Perak Transit 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.


Perak Transit Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Perak Transit Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Perak Transit Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Perak Transit 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
=(708.576 + 705.9) / 140.844
=10.04

Perak Transit 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
=(43.017 + 705.372) / 126.064
=5.94

* 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 5.94 mean?
Perak Transit Bhd (XKLS:0186) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.94 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 Perak Transit Bhd. This is 55% above median its historical median of 3.82. Over the past decade, Perak Transit Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.89 to 10.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Perak Transit Bhd ranks #1080 out of 1411 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 76.5%.
Is Perak Transit Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Perak Transit Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.94 is 55% above median its 10-year median of 3.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.89 to a high of 10.04. The Construction industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.13. Perak Transit Bhd's value of 5.94 is 178.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Perak Transit Bhd ranks #1080 out of 1411 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Perak Transit Bhd has a GF Score™ of 34/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Perak Transit Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Perak Transit Bhd ranks #1080 out of 1411 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Perak Transit Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.13. Perak Transit Bhd's value of 5.94 is 178.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Perak Transit Bhd's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.89 to 10.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.82 vs. the industry median of 2.13, Perak Transit Bhd has consistently been above 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 Construction company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Construction companies is 2.13, based on 1,411 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. Perak Transit Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.94 is 178.9% above 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 Perak Transit Bhd. For the Construction industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Perak Transit Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.94, which is 55% above median its own 10-year median of 3.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Perak Transit Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Perak Transit Bhd (XKLS:0186) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.87, compared to a current price of RM0.22 — trading 74.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.94, which is 55% above median its 10-year median of 3.82 and 178.9% above the Construction industry median of 2.13. Perak Transit Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 with 5 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 Perak Transit Bhd (XKLS:0186), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.94 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 Perak Transit Bhd (XKLS:0186) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Perak Transit Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.22 is trading 74.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.87. GuruFocus considers Perak Transit Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:0186:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 5.94 (55% above median its 10-year median of 3.82)
  • GF Value™: RM0.87 vs. price of RM0.22 (74.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 34/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 178.9% above the Construction median (#1080 of 1411)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0186 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Perak Transit Bhd Business Description

Address Jalan Sultan Idris Shah, E-6-2A, SOHO Ipoh 2, Ipoh, PRK, MYS, 30000
Perak Transit Bhd is principally involved in investment holding. The firm operates in four segments namely, IPTT operations engaged in the rental of A&P spaces, shops and kiosks, project facilitation and others such as profit sharing from terminal management, terminal management system, car park fee and taxi entrance fee in Terminal Meru Raya, Kampar Putra Sentral and Bidor Sentral as well as terminal management fee in Terminal Sentral Kuantan; Bus operations engaged in the operation of public stage buses; Petrol stations operations involved in sale of petrol and retail mart products; and Telecommunication tower construction operations engaged in provision of construction and engineering services for the building of telecommunication towers. It derives majority revenue from IPTT segment.
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