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Volcano BhdXKLS:0232 55 Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.57 as of Mar. 2026, which is 1977% above its 10-year median of 0.22. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0232 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.77 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,332 Industrial Products companies, Volcano Bhd ranks worse than 76.24% 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 Volcano Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0232'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0 Med: 0.22 Max: 4.37
Current: 4.37
During the past 7 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Volcano Bhd was 4.37. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.22.
XKLS:0232's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 76.24% of 2332
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.7
vs XKLS:0232: 4.37
Volcano Bhd (XKLS:0232) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation
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.
Volcano Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Volcano Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Volcano 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:0232 vs CRS, ATI, MLI: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Volcano 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.
Volcano Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Volcano Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Volcano 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.
Volcano Bhd (XKLS:0232) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.57 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 Volcano Bhd. This is 1977% above median its historical median of 0.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Volcano Bhd ranks #1778 out of 2332 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 76.2%.
Is Volcano Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Volcano Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.57 is 1977% above median its 10-year median of 0.22. The Industrial Products industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.70. Volcano Bhd's value of 4.57 is 168.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Volcano Bhd ranks #1778 out of 2332 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Volcano 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 Volcano Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to CRS and ATI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Volcano Bhd ranks #1778 out of 2332 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Volcano Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.70. Volcano Bhd's value of 4.57 is 168.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.22 vs. the industry median of 1.70, Volcano 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Industrial Products companies is 1.70, based on 2,332 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. Volcano Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.57 is 168.8% 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 Volcano Bhd. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Volcano Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.57, which is 1977% above median its own 10-year median of 0.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Volcano Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Volcano Bhd (XKLS:0232) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.77, compared to a current price of RM0.29 — trading 63% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.57, which is 1977% above median its 10-year median of 0.22 and 168.8% above the Industrial Products industry median of 1.70. Volcano Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 7 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 Volcano Bhd (XKLS:0232), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.57 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 Volcano Bhd (XKLS:0232) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Volcano Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.29 is trading 63% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.77.
GuruFocus considers Volcano Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0232:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 4.57 (1977% above median its 10-year median of 0.22)
GF Value™: RM0.77 vs. price of RM0.29 (63% below fair value)
Industry Position: 168.8% above the Industrial Products median (#1778 of 2332)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0232 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Volcano Bhd is a manufacturer of parts and components. It manufactures metal and non-metal nameplates, plastic injection moulded parts, die-cut parts, electrical and electronics components, and automotive components. The company's reportable segments are Nameplate and Plastic Injection. The majority of its revenue is derived from the Nameplate segment. Its manufacturing facilities are located in Malaysia and Thailand to serve customers across various industries such as electrical and electronic, automotive, food, furniture, aerospace, and label industries. Geographically, the company derives key revenue from Thailand and the rest from Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, China, the United States of America, and other countries.
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