Jati Tinggi Group Bhd (XKLS:0292) Debt-to-EBITDA : 0.97 (As of May. 2026) — 49% Below Median

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XKLS:0292 Jati Tinggi Group Bhd XKLS:0292
39 GF Score
Price RM0.78
GF Value RM0.85
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Jati Tinggi Group Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA?

Jati Tinggi Group Bhd XKLS:0292 +1.30% 39 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.97 as of May. 2026, which is 49% below its 10-year median of 1.90. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0292 with a GF Score™ of 39/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.85 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,409 Construction companies, Jati Tinggi Group Bhd ranks better than 54.29% on this metric.

Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.

Jati Tinggi Group Bhd's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was RM51.9 Mil. Jati Tinggi Group Bhd's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was RM3.9 Mil. Jati Tinggi Group Bhd's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was RM57.3 Mil. Jati Tinggi Group Bhd's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 0.97.

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 Jati Tinggi Group Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

XKLS:0292' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.49   Med: 1.9   Max: 3.32
Current: 1.84

During the past 6 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Jati Tinggi Group Bhd was 3.32. The lowest was 1.49. And the median was 1.90.

XKLS:0292's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
54.29% of 1409 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 2.12 vs XKLS:0292: 1.84

Jati Tinggi Group Bhd  (XKLS:0292) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation

In the calculation of Debt-to-EBITDA, we use the total of Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation divided by EBITDA. In some calculations, Total Liabilities is used to for calculation.


Be Aware

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.


Jati Tinggi Group Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Jati Tinggi Group Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Jati Tinggi 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.

Jati Tinggi Group Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Jati Tinggi Group Bhd Annual Data
Trend Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 1.79 2.02 3.32 1.49 3.31

Jati Tinggi Group Bhd Quarterly Data
Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
Debt-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.68 1.14 1.85 3.40 0.97

XKLS:0292 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Jati Tinggi 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.


Jati Tinggi Group Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Jati Tinggi Group Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Jati Tinggi Group Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Jati Tinggi Group Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.

Jati Tinggi Group Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(50.624 + 1.838) / 15.833
=3.31

Jati Tinggi Group Bhd's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(51.878 + 3.866) / 57.284
=0.97

* 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 (May. 2026) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.97 mean?
Jati Tinggi Group Bhd (XKLS:0292) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.97 as of May. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Jati Tinggi Group Bhd. This is 49% below median its historical median of 1.90. Over the past decade, Jati Tinggi Group Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.49 to 3.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Jati Tinggi Group Bhd ranks #644 out of 1409 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 45.7%.
Is Jati Tinggi Group Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Jati Tinggi Group Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.97 is 49% below median its 10-year median of 1.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.49 to a high of 3.32. The Construction industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.12. Jati Tinggi Group Bhd's value of 0.97 is 54.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jati Tinggi Group Bhd ranks #644 out of 1409 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Jati Tinggi Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 39/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jati Tinggi Group Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Jati Tinggi Group Bhd ranks #644 out of 1409 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Jati Tinggi Group Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.12. Jati Tinggi Group Bhd's value of 0.97 is 54.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Jati Tinggi Group Bhd's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.49 to 3.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.90 vs. the industry median of 2.12, Jati Tinggi Group Bhd has consistently been below 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 Construction company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Construction companies is 2.12, based on 1,409 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. Jati Tinggi Group Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.97 is 54.2% below 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 Jati Tinggi Group Bhd. For the Construction industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jati Tinggi Group Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.97, which is 49% below median its own 10-year median of 1.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jati Tinggi Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jati Tinggi Group Bhd (XKLS:0292) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.85, compared to a current price of RM0.78 — trading 8.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.97, which is 49% below median its 10-year median of 1.90 and 54.2% below the Construction industry median of 2.12. Jati Tinggi Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 with 5 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 Jati Tinggi Group Bhd (XKLS:0292), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.97 as of May. 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 Jati Tinggi Group Bhd (XKLS:0292) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jati Tinggi Group Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.78 is trading 8.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.85. GuruFocus considers Jati Tinggi Group Bhd to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:0292:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.97 (49% below median its 10-year median of 1.90)
  • GF Value™: RM0.85 vs. price of RM0.78 (8.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 39/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 54.2% below the Construction median (#644 of 1409)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0292 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Jati Tinggi Group Bhd Business Description

Address No 23 & 25, Jalan Temenggung 13/9, Bandar Mahkota Cheras, Seksyen 9, Cheras, SGR, MYS, 43200
Jati Tinggi Group Bhd is an infrastructure utilities engineering solutions company. It has two segments: the provision of underground and overhead utilities engineering services and solutions, and also provides other services, namely substation EPCC services, trading of equipment for substations as well as street lighting services. It geographically operates only in Malaysia.
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