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Optimax Holdings BhdXKLS:0222 66 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.36 as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 1.37. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0222 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.75 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 479 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Optimax Holdings Bhd ranks better than 64.93% 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 Optimax Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0222'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.8 Med: 1.37 Max: 1.79
Current: 1.24
During the past 10 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Optimax Holdings Bhd was 1.79. The lowest was 0.80. And the median was 1.37.
XKLS:0222's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 64.93% of 479
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 2.18
vs XKLS:0222: 1.24
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.
Optimax Holdings Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Optimax Holdings Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Optimax 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.
XKLS:0222 vs HCA, THC, DVA: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Optimax 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.
Optimax Holdings Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Optimax Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Optimax Holdings 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.
Optimax Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0222) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.36 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 Optimax Holdings Bhd. This is near median its historical median of 1.37. Over the past decade, Optimax Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.80 to 1.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Optimax Holdings Bhd ranks #168 out of 479 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 35.1%.
Is Optimax Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Optimax Holdings Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.36 is near median its 10-year median of 1.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.80 to a high of 1.79. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.18. Optimax Holdings Bhd's value of 1.36 is 37.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Optimax Holdings Bhd ranks #168 out of 479 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Optimax Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Optimax Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Optimax Holdings Bhd ranks #168 out of 479 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Optimax Holdings Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.18. Optimax Holdings Bhd's value of 1.36 is 37.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Optimax Holdings Bhd's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.80 to 1.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.37 vs. the industry median of 2.18, Optimax Holdings 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 2.18, based on 479 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. Optimax Holdings Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.36 is 37.6% 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 Optimax Holdings Bhd. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Optimax Holdings Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.36, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Optimax Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Optimax Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0222) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.75, compared to a current price of RM0.53 — trading 30% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.36, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.37 and 37.6% below the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 2.18. Optimax Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 2 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 Optimax Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0222), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.36 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 Optimax Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0222) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Optimax Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.53 is trading 30% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.75.
GuruFocus considers Optimax Holdings Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0222:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.36 (near median its 10-year median of 1.37)
GF Value™: RM0.75 vs. price of RM0.53 (30% below fair value)
Industry Position: 37.6% below the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#168 of 479)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0222 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Optimax Holdings Bhd is a provider of eye specialist services. The company offers a range of services with in-house medical ophthalmology at specialist centres such as specialist clinics, ambulatory care centres, satellite clinics, and specialist hospitals. The company's ambulatory care centres and specialist hospital are equipped with eye operation theatres, and procedure rooms, general and day care wards, and relevant equipment for surgical procedures. It derives revenue from refractive surgery, treatment of eye diseases and disorders, consultation and dispensary services, oculoplastic surgery, plastic Surgery and aesthetic Services and related services. The company operates in geographical segments such as: North Malaysia, Central Malaysia, South Malaysia, East Malaysia and Cambodia.
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