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Unitrade Industries BhdXKLS:0247 -2.17%48 Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.24 as of Mar. 2026, which is 26% below its 10-year median of 8.48. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0247 with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.26 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 140 Industrial Distribution companies, Unitrade Industries Bhd ranks worse than 87.86% 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 Unitrade Industries Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0247'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.38 Med: 8.48 Max: 15.13
Current: 6.38
During the past 8 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Unitrade Industries Bhd was 15.13. The lowest was 6.38. And the median was 8.48.
XKLS:0247's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 87.86% of 140
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 2.515
vs XKLS:0247: 6.38
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.
Unitrade Industries Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Unitrade Industries Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
* 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:0247 vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Unitrade Industries 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.
Unitrade Industries Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Unitrade Industries Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Unitrade Industries 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.
Unitrade Industries Bhd (XKLS:0247) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 6.24 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 Unitrade Industries Bhd. This is 26% below median its historical median of 8.48. Over the past decade, Unitrade Industries Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 6.38 to 15.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Unitrade Industries Bhd ranks #123 out of 140 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 87.9%.
Is Unitrade Industries Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Unitrade Industries Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 6.24 is 26% below median its 10-year median of 8.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.38 to a high of 15.13. The Industrial Distribution industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.52. Unitrade Industries Bhd's value of 6.24 is 148.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Unitrade Industries Bhd ranks #123 out of 140 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Unitrade Industries Bhd has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Unitrade Industries Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Unitrade Industries Bhd ranks #123 out of 140 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Unitrade Industries Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.52. Unitrade Industries Bhd's value of 6.24 is 148.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Unitrade Industries Bhd's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 6.38 to 15.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.48 vs. the industry median of 2.52, Unitrade Industries 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 Distribution company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Industrial Distribution companies is 2.52, based on 140 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. Unitrade Industries Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 6.24 is 148.1% 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 Unitrade Industries Bhd. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Unitrade Industries Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.24, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 8.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Unitrade Industries Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Unitrade Industries Bhd (XKLS:0247) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.26, compared to a current price of RM0.23 — trading 13.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.24, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 8.48 and 148.1% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 2.52. Unitrade Industries Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 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 Unitrade Industries Bhd (XKLS:0247), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.24 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 Unitrade Industries Bhd (XKLS:0247) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Unitrade Industries Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.23 is trading 13.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.26.
GuruFocus considers Unitrade Industries Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0247:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 6.24 (26% below median its 10-year median of 8.48)
GF Value™: RM0.26 vs. price of RM0.23 (13.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 148.1% above the Industrial Distribution median (#123 of 140)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0247 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Unitrade Industries Bhd is a supplier and distributor of construction materials including pipe fittings and valves. The segments of the company are the Wholesale and distribution of building materials for mechanical and engineering (M&E) works comprising pipes, valves, fittings, and accessories, and civil works comprising reinforcement steel, structural steel, and other building material; Metal recycling; Manufacturing and sale of pre-insulated pipes; Rental of temporary structural support equipment and Others. The company earns the maximum of its revenue from the Wholesale and distribution segment. The Group operates in Malaysia.
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