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HLT Global BhdXKLS:0188 -20.00% Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.01 as of Mar. 2026. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,327 Industrial Products companies, HLT Global Bhd ranks worse than 42973.74% 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 HLT Global Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of HLT Global Bhd was 0.24. The lowest was -0.22. And the median was -0.01.
XKLS:0188's Debt-to-EBITDA is not ranked *
in the Industrial Products industry.
Industry Median: 1.71 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Debt-to-EBITDA only.
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.
HLT Global Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
HLT Global Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for HLT Global 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:0188 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, HLT Global 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.
HLT Global Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, HLT Global Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HLT Global 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.
HLT Global Bhd (XKLS:0188) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of -0.01 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 HLT Global Bhd. According to the industry distribution chart, HLT Global Bhd ranks #999999 out of 2327 companies in the Industrial Products industry.
Is HLT Global Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
HLT Global Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.01. Based on the distribution chart, HLT Global Bhd ranks #999999 out of 2327 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does HLT Global Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, HLT Global Bhd ranks #999999 out of 2327 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places HLT Global Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.71. 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 Industrial Products company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Industrial Products companies is 1.71, based on 2,327 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 HLT Global Bhd. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HLT Global Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HLT Global Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HLT Global Bhd (XKLS:0188) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.05, compared to a current price of RM0.02 — trading 60% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.01. 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 HLT Global Bhd (XKLS:0188), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.01 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.
HLT Global Bhd is an investment holding company. The group is organised into three main reportable segments: Glove-dipping lines, Rubber gloves, and Corporate. The Glove-dipping lines segment is engaged in the manufacture of glove-dipping machines, fabrication works on metal and stainless steel products, and carries out all supporting services associated therewith. The Rubber gloves segment is engaged in manufacturing and trading of rubber gloves. The Corporate segment engages in the provision of corporate services to the entities within the Group. Geographically, it has operations in Malaysia, Japan, Thailand, Taiwan, the United States, and other countries.
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