Cabnet Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0191) Debt-to-EBITDA : 2.39 (As of May. 2026) — 169% Above Median

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XKLS:0191 Cabnet Holdings Bhd XKLS:0191
51 GF Score
Price RM0.21
GF Value RM0.19
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Cabnet Holdings Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA?

Cabnet Holdings Bhd XKLS:0191 -2.33% 51 Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.39 as of May. 2026, which is 169% above its 10-year median of 0.89. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0191 with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.19 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,405 Construction companies, Cabnet Holdings Bhd ranks worse than 71174.31% on this metric.

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

Cabnet Holdings Bhd's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was RM9.9 Mil. Cabnet Holdings Bhd's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was RM6.1 Mil. Cabnet Holdings Bhd's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was RM6.7 Mil. Cabnet Holdings Bhd's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 2.39.

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

XKLS:0191' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.93   Med: 0.89   Max: 4.15
Current: -1.23

During the past 11 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Cabnet Holdings Bhd was 4.15. The lowest was -2.93. And the median was 0.89.

XKLS:0191's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 1405 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 2.14 vs XKLS:0191: -1.23

Cabnet Holdings Bhd  (XKLS:0191) 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.


Cabnet Holdings Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Cabnet Holdings Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cabnet Holdings 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.

Cabnet Holdings Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Cabnet Holdings Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Debt-to-EBITDA
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Cabnet Holdings Bhd Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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 3.63 6.03 5.32 -0.25 2.39

XKLS:0191 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Cabnet Holdings 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.


Cabnet Holdings Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA vs Construction Industry

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

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


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Cabnet Holdings Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Cabnet Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(9.617 + 6.176) / -12.888
=-1.23

Cabnet Holdings Bhd's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(9.927 + 6.073) / 6.704
=2.39

* 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 (May. 2026) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.39 mean?
Cabnet Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0191) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.39 as of May. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Cabnet Holdings Bhd. This is 169% above median its historical median of 0.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Cabnet Holdings Bhd ranks #999999 out of 1405 companies in the Construction industry.
Is Cabnet Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Cabnet Holdings Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.39 is 169% above median its 10-year median of 0.89. The Construction industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.14. Cabnet Holdings Bhd's value of 2.39 is 11.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cabnet Holdings Bhd ranks #999999 out of 1405 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Cabnet Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cabnet Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Cabnet Holdings Bhd ranks #999999 out of 1405 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Cabnet Holdings Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.14. Cabnet Holdings Bhd's value of 2.39 is 11.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.89 vs. the industry median of 2.14, Cabnet Holdings 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 2.14, based on 1,405 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. Cabnet Holdings Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.39 is 11.7% 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 Cabnet Holdings Bhd. For the Construction industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cabnet Holdings Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.39, which is 169% above median its own 10-year median of 0.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cabnet Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cabnet Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0191) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.19, compared to a current price of RM0.21 — trading 10.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.39, which is 169% above median its 10-year median of 0.89 and 11.7% above the Construction industry median of 2.14. Cabnet Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 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 Cabnet Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0191), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.39 as of May. 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 Cabnet Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0191) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cabnet Holdings Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM0.21 is trading 10.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.19. GuruFocus considers Cabnet Holdings Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:0191:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 2.39 (169% above median its 10-year median of 0.89)
  • GF Value™: RM0.19 vs. price of RM0.21 (10.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 11.7% above the Construction median (#999999 of 1405)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0191 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Cabnet Holdings Bhd Business Description

Address No. 18 (PLO 184) Jalan Angkasa Mas 6, Kawasan Perindustrian Tebrau II, Johor Bahru, MYS, 81100
Cabnet Holdings Bhd is a company principally involved in the provision of building management solutions. The company is engaged in the provision of mechanical works, electrical works, Structured Cabling works; ELV Systems, and Information Technology Services. Structured Cabling includes Network System Design and Installation; Cable Testing, Labelling, and Certification; Fiber Optics Installation and Termination and Professional Cable Installation and Termination. ELV Systems includes an Access Control System; CCTV System; Cabinet Integrated Security Solution; Intercom System; SMATV/MATV, and PA System. The IT Services include Server Virtualization; Data Centre Solutions; Enterprise Messaging solutions and others.
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