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Samaiden Group BhdXKLS:0223 +1.32%94 Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.80 as of Mar. 2026, which is 496% above its 10-year median of 0.47. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0223 with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of RM2.29 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,409 Construction companies, Samaiden Group Bhd ranks worse than 61.67% 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 Samaiden Group Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0223'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01 Med: 0.47 Max: 3.96
Current: 3.26
During the past 9 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Samaiden Group Bhd was 3.96. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.47.
XKLS:0223's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 61.67% of 1409
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 2.14
vs XKLS:0223: 3.26
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.
Samaiden Group Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Samaiden Group Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Samaiden Group 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:0223 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Samaiden Group 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.
Samaiden Group Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Samaiden Group Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Samaiden Group 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.
Samaiden Group Bhd (XKLS:0223) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.80 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 Samaiden Group Bhd. This is 496% above median its historical median of 0.47. Over the past decade, Samaiden Group Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.01 to 3.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Samaiden Group Bhd ranks #869 out of 1409 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 61.7%.
Is Samaiden Group Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Samaiden Group Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.80 is 496% above median its 10-year median of 0.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 3.96. The Construction industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.14. Samaiden Group Bhd's value of 2.80 is 30.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Samaiden Group Bhd ranks #869 out of 1409 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Samaiden Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Samaiden Group Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Samaiden Group Bhd ranks #869 out of 1409 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Samaiden Group Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.14. Samaiden Group Bhd's value of 2.80 is 30.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Samaiden Group Bhd's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.01 to 3.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.47 vs. the industry median of 2.14, Samaiden Group 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 1,409 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. Samaiden Group Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.80 is 30.8% 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 Samaiden Group 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. Samaiden Group Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.80, which is 496% above median its own 10-year median of 0.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Samaiden Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Samaiden Group Bhd (XKLS:0223) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM2.29, compared to a current price of RM1.54 — trading 32.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.80, which is 496% above median its 10-year median of 0.47 and 30.8% above the Construction industry median of 2.14. Samaiden Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 10 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 Samaiden Group Bhd (XKLS:0223), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.80 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 Samaiden Group Bhd (XKLS:0223) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Samaiden Group Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM1.54 is trading 32.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM2.29.
GuruFocus considers Samaiden Group Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0223:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 2.80 (496% above median its 10-year median of 0.47)
GF Value™: RM2.29 vs. price of RM1.54 (32.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 30.8% above the Construction median (#869 of 1409)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0223 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Samaiden Group Bhd is an investment holding company. Through its subsidiaries, the company specializes in the engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning (EPCC) of renewable energy projects, leveraging a portfolio that includes solar photovoltaic systems, biomass, biogas, battery energy storage systems, mini hydro, waste-to-energy, and green hydrogen technologies. It also offers environmental consulting, operations, and maintenance services while investing in clean energy assets to diversify its revenue streams. The company's core revenue is mainly generated from its EPCC segment, supported by power purchase agreements and maintenance services. The company has a presence in Malaysia, Cambodia, and Singapore, with the majority of its revenue coming from Malaysia.
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