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Crest Group BhdXKLS:0323 48 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.14 as of Mar. 2026, which is 100% above its 10-year median of 0.07. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0323 with a GF Score™ of 48/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,788 Hardware companies, Crest Group Bhd ranks better than 91.39% 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 Crest Group Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0323'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.03 Med: 0.07 Max: 0.17
Current: 0.09
During the past 6 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Crest Group Bhd was 0.17. The lowest was 0.03. And the median was 0.07.
XKLS:0323's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 91.39% of 1788
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.705
vs XKLS:0323: 0.09
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.
Crest Group Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Crest Group Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Crest 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.
XKLS:0323 vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Crest 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.
Crest Group Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Crest Group Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Crest Group 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.
Crest Group Bhd (XKLS:0323) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.14 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 Crest Group Bhd. This is 100% above median its historical median of 0.07. Over the past decade, Crest Group Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.03 to 0.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Crest Group Bhd ranks #154 out of 1788 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 8.6%.
Is Crest Group Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Crest Group Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.14 is 100% above median its 10-year median of 0.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.03 to a high of 0.17. The Hardware industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.71. Crest Group Bhd's value of 0.14 is 91.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Crest Group Bhd ranks #154 out of 1788 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Crest Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 48/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Crest Group Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Crest Group Bhd ranks #154 out of 1788 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Crest Group Bhd in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.71. Crest Group Bhd's value of 0.14 is 91.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Crest Group Bhd's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.03 to 0.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.07 vs. the industry median of 1.71, Crest 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 Hardware company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Hardware companies is 1.71, based on 1,788 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. Crest Group Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.14 is 91.8% 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 Crest Group Bhd. For the Hardware industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Crest Group Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.14, which is 100% above median its own 10-year median of 0.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Crest Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Crest Group Bhd (XKLS:0323) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.14. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.14, which is 100% above median its 10-year median of 0.07 and 91.8% below the Hardware industry median of 1.71. Crest Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 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 Crest Group Bhd (XKLS:0323), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.14 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.
Crest Group Bhd is an investment holding which operates through its subsidiaries. It is involved in the provision of imaging, analytical, and test solutions. It provides solutions to Semiconductors, Academia & Institute, Automotive, Aviation, Healthcare & Life Science, Electrical & Electronics, Oil & Gas, Manufacturing & Fabrication, Electrical & Electronics, Food & Beverage, Defense & Security, Power & Renewable Energy industries. It has two business segments: Provision of imaging, analytical, test solutions, and after-sales services, and Others. Key revenue is generated from the Provision of imaging, analytical, and test solutions, which include offering pre-sales consulting, sales, and customisation of equipment, installation and commissioning, user training, and Others.
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