Elridge Energy Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0318) Debt-to-EBITDA : 0.95 (As of Mar. 2026) — 39% Below Median

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XKLS:0318 Elridge Energy Holdings Bhd XKLS:0318
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What is Elridge Energy Holdings Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA?

Elridge Energy Holdings Bhd XKLS:0318 18 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.95 as of Mar. 2026, which is 39% below its 10-year median of 1.55. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0318 with a GF Score™ of 18/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 340 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Elridge Energy Holdings Bhd ranks better than 83.53% on this metric.

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

Elridge Energy Holdings Bhd's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM85.2 Mil. Elridge Energy Holdings Bhd's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM25.9 Mil. Elridge Energy Holdings Bhd's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM116.7 Mil. Elridge Energy Holdings Bhd's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.95.

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 Elridge Energy Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

XKLS:0318' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.95   Med: 1.55   Max: 5.14
Current: 1.12

During the past 5 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Elridge Energy Holdings Bhd was 5.14. The lowest was 0.95. And the median was 1.55.

XKLS:0318's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
83.53% of 340 companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 4.63 vs XKLS:0318: 1.12

Elridge Energy Holdings Bhd  (XKLS:0318) 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.


Elridge Energy Holdings Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Elridge Energy Holdings Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Elridge Energy Holdings 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.

Elridge Energy Holdings Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Elridge Energy Holdings Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
5.14 2.44 1.55 0.95 1.12

Elridge Energy Holdings Bhd Quarterly Data
Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Apr24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Debt-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.76 1.34 1.72 0.89 0.95

Elridge Energy Holdings Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Competitor Comparison

For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Elridge Energy 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.


Elridge Energy Holdings Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Elridge Energy Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Elridge Energy Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Elridge Energy Holdings Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Elridge Energy Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(76.152 + 25.098) / 90.776
=1.12

Elridge Energy Holdings Bhd's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(85.195 + 25.93) / 116.688
=0.95

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.95 mean?
Elridge Energy Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0318) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.95 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 Elridge Energy Holdings Bhd. This is 39% below median its historical median of 1.55. Over the past decade, Elridge Energy Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.95 to 5.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Elridge Energy Holdings Bhd ranks #56 out of 340 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 16.5%.
Is Elridge Energy Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Elridge Energy Holdings Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.95 is 39% below median its 10-year median of 1.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.95 to a high of 5.14. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.63. Elridge Energy Holdings Bhd's value of 0.95 is 79.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Elridge Energy Holdings Bhd ranks #56 out of 340 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Elridge Energy Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 18/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Elridge Energy Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Elridge Energy Holdings Bhd ranks #56 out of 340 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Elridge Energy Holdings Bhd in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.63. Elridge Energy Holdings Bhd's value of 0.95 is 79.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Elridge Energy Holdings Bhd's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.95 to 5.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.55 vs. the industry median of 4.63, Elridge Energy Holdings 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 an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 4.63, based on 340 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. Elridge Energy Holdings Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.95 is 79.5% 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 Elridge Energy Holdings Bhd. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Elridge Energy Holdings Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.95, which is 39% below median its own 10-year median of 1.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Elridge Energy Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Elridge Energy Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0318) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.95. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.95, which is 39% below median its 10-year median of 1.55 and 79.5% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 4.63. Elridge Energy Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 18/100 with 2 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 Elridge Energy Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0318), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.95 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.

Elridge Energy Holdings Bhd Business Description

Address 61-2, Jalan Radin Tengah, Bandar Baru Sri Petaling, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 57000
Elridge Energy Holdings Bhd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, it is principally involved in the manufacturing and trading of biomass fuel products, particularly Palm Kernel Shells (PKS) and wood pellets. Geographically, the group generates a majority of its revenue from Malaysia, followed by Indonesia, Japan, Singapore, and Thailand.
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