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Pekat Group BhdXKLS:0233 -3.37%86 Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.29 as of Mar. 2026, which is 71% above its 10-year median of 1.34. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0233 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.97 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 724 Semiconductors companies, Pekat Group Bhd ranks worse than 61.74% 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 Pekat Group Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0233'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.23 Med: 1.34 Max: 2.38
Current: 2.35
During the past 9 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Pekat Group Bhd was 2.38. The lowest was 0.23. And the median was 1.34.
XKLS:0233's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 61.74% of 724
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 1.45
vs XKLS:0233: 2.35
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.
Pekat Group Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Pekat Group Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pekat 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:0233 vs FSLR, NXT, ENPH: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Solar subindustry, Pekat 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.
Pekat Group Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Pekat Group Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pekat 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.
Pekat Group Bhd (XKLS:0233) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.29 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 Pekat Group Bhd. This is 71% above median its historical median of 1.34. Over the past decade, Pekat Group Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.23 to 2.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Pekat Group Bhd ranks #447 out of 724 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 61.7%.
Is Pekat Group Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Pekat Group Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.29 is 71% above median its 10-year median of 1.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.23 to a high of 2.38. The Semiconductors industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.45. Pekat Group Bhd's value of 2.29 is 57.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pekat Group Bhd ranks #447 out of 724 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Pekat Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pekat Group Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to FSLR and NXT?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Pekat Group Bhd ranks #447 out of 724 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Pekat Group Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.45. Pekat Group Bhd's value of 2.29 is 57.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Pekat Group Bhd's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.23 to 2.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.34 vs. the industry median of 1.45, Pekat 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Semiconductors companies is 1.45, based on 724 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. Pekat Group Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.29 is 57.9% 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 Pekat Group Bhd. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pekat Group Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.29, which is 71% above median its own 10-year median of 1.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pekat Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pekat Group Bhd (XKLS:0233) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.97, compared to a current price of RM1.72 — trading 12.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.29, which is 71% above median its 10-year median of 1.34 and 57.9% above the Semiconductors industry median of 1.45. Pekat Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 Pekat Group Bhd (XKLS:0233), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.29 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 Pekat Group Bhd (XKLS:0233) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pekat Group Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM1.72 is trading 12.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.97.
GuruFocus considers Pekat Group Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0233:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 2.29 (71% above median its 10-year median of 1.34)
GF Value™: RM1.97 vs. price of RM1.72 (12.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 57.9% above the Semiconductors median (#447 of 724)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0233 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pekat Group Bhd is engaged in investment holding activities: The company operates in solar photovoltaic systems, including the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of on-grid and off-grid solar power plants. It also provides earthing and lightning protection systems, alongside the distribution of electrical products such as solar PV components, surge protection devices, and aviation warning lights. Additionally, the company undertakes manufacturing, engineering, and project activities for the power generation, transmission, and distribution sector. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Solar division that is Design, supply and installation of on-grid and off-grid solar photovoltaic systems and power plants.
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