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Unique Fire Holdings BhdXKLS:0257 -1.16%66 Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.48 as of Mar. 2026, which is 103% above its 10-year median of 1.22. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0257 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.35 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 833 Business Services companies, Unique Fire Holdings Bhd ranks better than 54.26% 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 Unique Fire Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0257'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.5 Med: 1.22 Max: 2.12
Current: 1.37
During the past 8 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Unique Fire Holdings Bhd was 2.12. The lowest was 0.50. And the median was 1.22.
XKLS:0257's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 54.26% of 833
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.63
vs XKLS:0257: 1.37
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.
Unique Fire Holdings Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Unique Fire Holdings 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:0257 vs ALLE, MSA, ADT: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, Unique Fire Holdings 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.
Unique Fire Holdings Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Unique Fire Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Unique Fire Holdings 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.
Unique Fire Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0257) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.48 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 Unique Fire Holdings Bhd. This is 103% above median its historical median of 1.22. Over the past decade, Unique Fire Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.50 to 2.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Unique Fire Holdings Bhd ranks #381 out of 833 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 45.7%.
Is Unique Fire Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Unique Fire Holdings Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.48 is 103% above median its 10-year median of 1.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.50 to a high of 2.12. The Business Services industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.63. Unique Fire Holdings Bhd's value of 2.48 is 52.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Unique Fire Holdings Bhd ranks #381 out of 833 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Unique Fire Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Unique Fire Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to ALLE and MSA?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Unique Fire Holdings Bhd ranks #381 out of 833 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Unique Fire Holdings Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.63. Unique Fire Holdings Bhd's value of 2.48 is 52.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Unique Fire Holdings Bhd's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.50 to 2.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.22 vs. the industry median of 1.63, Unique Fire Holdings 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 Business Services company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Business Services companies is 1.63, based on 833 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. Unique Fire Holdings Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.48 is 52.1% 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 Unique Fire Holdings Bhd. For the Business Services industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Unique Fire Holdings Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.48, which is 103% above median its own 10-year median of 1.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Unique Fire Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Unique Fire Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0257) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.35, compared to a current price of RM0.43 — trading 21.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.48, which is 103% above median its 10-year median of 1.22 and 52.1% above the Business Services industry median of 1.63. Unique Fire Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Unique Fire Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0257), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.48 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 Unique Fire Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0257) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Unique Fire Holdings Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM0.43 is trading 21.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.35.
GuruFocus considers Unique Fire Holdings Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0257:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 2.48 (103% above median its 10-year median of 1.22)
GF Value™: RM0.35 vs. price of RM0.43 (21.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 52.1% above the Business Services median (#381 of 833)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0257 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Unique Fire Holdings Bhd is a fire equipment company. It has active fire protection systems, equipment, and accessories for the built environment, as well as the distribution of custom graphics designed for fire extinguishers and other active fire protection systems, equipment, and accessories, plus other related services. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from Malaysia.
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