Kawan Renergy Bhd (XKLS:0307) Debt-to-EBITDA : 1.11 (As of Apr. 2026) — 208% Above Median

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XKLS:0307 Kawan Renergy Bhd XKLS:0307
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What is Kawan Renergy Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA?

Kawan Renergy Bhd XKLS:0307 47 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.11 as of Apr. 2026, which is 208% above its 10-year median of 0.36. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0307 with a GF Score™ of 47/100. Among 1,405 Construction companies, Kawan Renergy Bhd ranks better than 86.76% on this metric.

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

Kawan Renergy Bhd's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was RM5.8 Mil. Kawan Renergy Bhd's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was RM2.6 Mil. Kawan Renergy Bhd's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was RM7.6 Mil. Kawan Renergy Bhd's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 1.11.

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 Kawan Renergy Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

XKLS:0307' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.07   Med: 0.36   Max: 0.62
Current: 0.27

During the past 6 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Kawan Renergy Bhd was 0.62. The lowest was 0.07. And the median was 0.36.

XKLS:0307's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
86.76% of 1405 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 2.14 vs XKLS:0307: 0.27

Kawan Renergy Bhd  (XKLS:0307) 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.


Kawan Renergy Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Kawan Renergy Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kawan Renergy 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.

Kawan Renergy Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Kawan Renergy Bhd Annual Data
Trend Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.36 0.62 0.48 0.07 0.26

Kawan Renergy Bhd Quarterly Data
Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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 0.12 0.08 0.24 0.27 1.11

XKLS:0307 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Kawan Renergy 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.


Kawan Renergy Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA vs Construction Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Kawan Renergy Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Kawan Renergy Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Kawan Renergy Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(6.448 + 2.979) / 35.752
=0.26

Kawan Renergy Bhd's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(5.841 + 2.592) / 7.596
=1.11

* 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 (Apr. 2026) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.11 mean?
Kawan Renergy Bhd (XKLS:0307) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.11 as of Apr. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Kawan Renergy Bhd. This is 208% above median its historical median of 0.36. Over the past decade, Kawan Renergy Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.07 to 0.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Kawan Renergy Bhd ranks #186 out of 1405 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 13.2%.
Is Kawan Renergy Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Kawan Renergy Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.11 is 208% above median its 10-year median of 0.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.07 to a high of 0.62. The Construction industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.14. Kawan Renergy Bhd's value of 1.11 is 48.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kawan Renergy Bhd ranks #186 out of 1405 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kawan Renergy Bhd has a GF Score™ of 47/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kawan Renergy Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Kawan Renergy Bhd ranks #186 out of 1405 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Kawan Renergy Bhd in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.14. Kawan Renergy Bhd's value of 1.11 is 48.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Kawan Renergy Bhd's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.07 to 0.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.36 vs. the industry median of 2.14, Kawan Renergy 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 2.14, 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. Kawan Renergy Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.11 is 48.1% 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 Kawan Renergy 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. Kawan Renergy Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.11, which is 208% above median its own 10-year median of 0.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kawan Renergy Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Kawan Renergy Bhd (XKLS:0307) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.11. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.11, which is 208% above median its 10-year median of 0.36 and 48.1% below the Construction industry median of 2.14. Kawan Renergy Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 47/100. 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 Kawan Renergy Bhd (XKLS:0307), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.11 as of Apr. 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.

Kawan Renergy Bhd Business Description

Address 18, Lebuh Perusahaan 1, IGB Industrial Park, Ipoh, PRK, MYS, 31200
Kawan Renergy Bhd operates as an engineering solutions provider with core activities spanning the design, fabrication, installation and/or commissioning of industrial process equipment and process plants, as well as renewable energy and co-generation facilities. It offers integrated end-to-end capabilities, including in-house fabrication, installation and commissioning services. These solutions support a wide range of industrial production and processing applications, such as food processing, oleochemical manufacturing, waste recovery and power generation. In addition, it is involved in power generation activities and the sale of electricity through its association. Its segments include Design, fabrication, installation and/or commissioning solutions, Precision engineering, and Others.
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