Northeast Group Bhd (XKLS:0325) Debt-to-EBITDA : 0.21 (As of Mar. 2026) — 72% Below Median

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XKLS:0325 Northeast Group Bhd XKLS:0325
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What is Northeast Group Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA?

Northeast Group Bhd XKLS:0325 +4.39% 18 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.21 as of Mar. 2026, which is 72% below its 10-year median of 0.74. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0325 with a GF Score™ of 18/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,791 Hardware companies, Northeast Group Bhd ranks better than 82.52% on this metric.

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

Northeast Group Bhd's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM0.5 Mil. Northeast Group Bhd's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM13.2 Mil. Northeast Group Bhd's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM66.6 Mil. Northeast Group Bhd's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.20.

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

XKLS:0325' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.27   Med: 0.74   Max: 1.29
Current: 0.27

During the past 5 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Northeast Group Bhd was 1.29. The lowest was 0.27. And the median was 0.74.

XKLS:0325's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
82.52% of 1791 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.7 vs XKLS:0325: 0.27

Northeast Group Bhd  (XKLS:0325) 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.


Northeast Group Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Northeast Group Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Northeast 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.

Northeast Group Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Northeast Group Bhd Annual Data
Trend Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Debt-to-EBITDA
0.74 0.42 0.96 1.29 0.37

Northeast Group Bhd Quarterly Data
Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 May24 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 0.37 0.33 0.28 0.30 0.21

XKLS:0325 vs APH, GLW, TEL: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Northeast 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.


Northeast Group Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Northeast Group Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Northeast Group Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

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

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(0.817 + 12.419) / 35.648
=0.37

Northeast Group 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
=(0.46 + 13.185) / 66.568
=0.20

* 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 0.21 mean?
Northeast Group Bhd (XKLS:0325) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.21 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 Northeast Group Bhd. This is 72% below median its historical median of 0.74. Over the past decade, Northeast Group Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.27 to 1.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Northeast Group Bhd ranks #313 out of 1791 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 17.5%.
Is Northeast Group Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Northeast Group Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.21 is 72% below median its 10-year median of 0.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.27 to a high of 1.29. The Hardware industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.70. Northeast Group Bhd's value of 0.21 is 87.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Northeast Group Bhd ranks #313 out of 1791 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Northeast Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 18/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Northeast Group Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Northeast Group Bhd ranks #313 out of 1791 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Northeast Group Bhd in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.70. Northeast Group Bhd's value of 0.21 is 87.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Northeast Group Bhd's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.27 to 1.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.74 vs. the industry median of 1.70, Northeast 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 1.70, based on 1,791 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. Northeast Group Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.21 is 87.6% 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 Northeast Group Bhd. For the Hardware industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Northeast Group Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.21, which is 72% below median its own 10-year median of 0.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Northeast Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Northeast Group Bhd (XKLS:0325) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.21. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.21, which is 72% below median its 10-year median of 0.74 and 87.6% below the Hardware industry median of 1.70. Northeast Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 18/100 with 4 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 Northeast Group Bhd (XKLS:0325), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.21 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.

Northeast Group Bhd Business Description

Address 1946, Lorong IKS Bukit Minyak 1, Taman IKS Bukit Minyak, Simpang Ampat, PNG, MYS, 14100
Northeast Group Bhd is an investment holding company. The company, along with its subsidiaries, is principally engaged in the manufacturing of precision engineering components. It also provides related services including Surface Finishing, Sheet Metal Fabrication and Mechanical Sub-Assembly. The company serves various industries, including photonics, electrical and electronics (E&E), semiconductor, telecommunication, and optoelectronics. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from Malaysia, and the rest from North America, Europe, Other Asian countries, Oceania and South America.
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