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Econframe BhdXKLS:0227 55 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.24 as of May. 2026, which is 520% above its 10-year median of 0.20. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0227 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.79 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,411 Construction companies, Econframe Bhd ranks worse than 50.89% 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 Econframe Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0227'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.02 Med: 0.2 Max: 2.2
Current: 2.2
During the past 9 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Econframe Bhd was 2.20. The lowest was 0.02. And the median was 0.20.
XKLS:0227's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 50.89% of 1411
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 2.12
vs XKLS:0227: 2.20
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.
Econframe Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Econframe Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Econframe 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:0227 vs TT, JCI, CARR: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Econframe 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.
Econframe Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Econframe Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Econframe 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 (May. 2026) EBITDA data.
Econframe Bhd (XKLS:0227) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.24 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 Econframe Bhd. This is 520% above median its historical median of 0.20. Over the past decade, Econframe Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.02 to 2.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Econframe Bhd ranks #718 out of 1411 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 50.9%.
Is Econframe Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Econframe Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.24 is 520% above median its 10-year median of 0.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 2.20. The Construction industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.12. Econframe Bhd's value of 1.24 is 41.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Econframe Bhd ranks #718 out of 1411 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Econframe Bhd has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Econframe Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Econframe Bhd ranks #718 out of 1411 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Econframe Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.12. Econframe Bhd's value of 1.24 is 41.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Econframe Bhd's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.02 to 2.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.20 vs. the industry median of 2.12, Econframe 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 Construction company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Construction companies is 2.12, 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. Econframe Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.24 is 41.5% 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 Econframe Bhd. For the Construction industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Econframe Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.24, which is 520% above median its own 10-year median of 0.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Econframe Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Econframe Bhd (XKLS:0227) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.79, compared to a current price of RM0.26 — trading 67.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.24, which is 520% above median its 10-year median of 0.20 and 41.5% below the Construction industry median of 2.12. Econframe Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 Econframe Bhd (XKLS:0227), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.24 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 Econframe Bhd (XKLS:0227) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Econframe Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.26 is trading 67.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.79.
GuruFocus considers Econframe Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0227:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.24 (520% above median its 10-year median of 0.20)
GF Value™: RM0.79 vs. price of RM0.26 (67.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 41.5% below the Construction median (#718 of 1411)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0227 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Econframe Bhd is an investment holding company. Its subsidiaries are engaged in the manufacturing and sales of doors, door and window frames, glass processing, and fabrication and installation of aluminium glazing, glass products, and facade works. The Group operates in three reportable operating segments: Manufacturing, which focuses on doors, frames, glass and facade works and generates the majority of revenue; Trading, which involves trading of doors and ironmongery and the trading and provision of installation services for solar energy products and systems; and Investment holding, which provides corporate and financial support to the Group. The Group operates predominantly in Malaysia.
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