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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 Ecoscience International Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0255'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -19.32 Med: 2.13 Max: 10.95
Current: 7.22
During the past 8 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Ecoscience International Bhd was 10.95. The lowest was -19.32. And the median was 2.13.
XKLS:0255's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 83.27% of 1405
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 2.14
vs XKLS:0255: 7.22
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.
Ecoscience International Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Ecoscience International 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:0255 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Ecoscience International 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.
Ecoscience International Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Ecoscience International Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ecoscience International 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.
Ecoscience International Bhd (XKLS:0255) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of -7.34 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 Ecoscience International Bhd. According to the industry distribution chart, Ecoscience International Bhd ranks #1170 out of 1405 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 83.3%.
Is Ecoscience International Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Ecoscience International Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -7.34. Based on the distribution chart, Ecoscience International Bhd ranks #1170 out of 1405 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ecoscience International Bhd has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ecoscience International Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Ecoscience International Bhd ranks #1170 out of 1405 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Ecoscience International Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.14. 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 1,405 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. 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 Ecoscience International 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. Ecoscience International Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -7.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ecoscience International Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ecoscience International Bhd (XKLS:0255) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.27, compared to a current price of RM0.12 — trading 55.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is -7.34. Ecoscience International Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 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 Ecoscience International Bhd (XKLS:0255), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is -7.34 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 Ecoscience International Bhd (XKLS:0255) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ecoscience International Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.12 is trading 55.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.27.
GuruFocus considers Ecoscience International Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0255:
Debt-to-EBITDA: -7.34
GF Value™: RM0.27 vs. price of RM0.12 (55.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0255 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ecoscience International Bhd is a one-stop solution provider for the construction of palm oil mills and supporting facilities, and the fabrication of equipment. The core activities of the company are the construction of plants, which are mainly palm oil mills and facilities, supported by in-house fabrication of equipment. Other complementary activities include the supply of materials and equipment, spare parts, and the provision of maintenance services. The company's reportable segments are as follows which includes Construction of Plants and Facilities Segment, Fabrication of Equipment Segment, Supply of Materials and Equipment, and Others. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Construction of Plants and Facilities Segment in the Malaysia region itself.
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