Inspace Creation Bhd (XKLS:0451) Debt-to-EBITDA : -2.54 (As of May. 2026)

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XKLS:0451 Inspace Creation Bhd XKLS:0451
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What is Inspace Creation Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA?

Inspace Creation Bhd XKLS:0451 19 Debt-to-EBITDA is -2.54 as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0451 with a GF Score™ of 19/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,411 Construction companies, Inspace Creation Bhd ranks better than 86.46% on this metric.

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

Inspace Creation Bhd's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was RM1.08 Mil. Inspace Creation Bhd's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was RM4.32 Mil. Inspace Creation Bhd's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was RM-2.13 Mil. Inspace Creation Bhd's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was -2.54.

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

XKLS:0451' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.08   Med: 1.05   Max: 4
Current: -5.08

During the past 4 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Inspace Creation Bhd was 4.00. The lowest was -5.08. And the median was 1.05.

XKLS:0451's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
86.46% of 1411 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 2.12 vs XKLS:0451: -5.08

Inspace Creation Bhd  (XKLS:0451) 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.


Inspace Creation Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Inspace Creation Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Inspace Creation 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.

Inspace Creation Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Inspace Creation Bhd Annual Data
Trend Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
Debt-to-EBITDA
4.00 1.29 0.82 0.27

Inspace Creation Bhd Semi-Annual Data
Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Nov25 May26
Debt-to-EBITDA N/A N/A N/A N/A -2.54

XKLS:0451 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Inspace Creation 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.


Inspace Creation Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA vs Construction Industry

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

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


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Inspace Creation Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Inspace Creation 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
=(1.305 + 2.037) / 12.445
=0.27

Inspace Creation 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
=(1.075 + 4.32) / -2.126
=-2.54

* 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 two times the quarterly (May. 2026) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of -2.54 mean?
Inspace Creation Bhd (XKLS:0451) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of -2.54 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 Inspace Creation Bhd. According to the industry distribution chart, Inspace Creation Bhd ranks #191 out of 1411 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 13.5%.
Is Inspace Creation Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Inspace Creation Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -2.54. Based on the distribution chart, Inspace Creation Bhd ranks #191 out of 1411 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Inspace Creation Bhd has a GF Score™ of 19/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Inspace Creation Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Inspace Creation Bhd ranks #191 out of 1411 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Inspace Creation Bhd in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.12. 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 1,411 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. 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 Inspace Creation 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. Inspace Creation Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -2.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Inspace Creation Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Inspace Creation Bhd (XKLS:0451) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of -2.54. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is -2.54. Inspace Creation Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 19/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Inspace Creation Bhd (XKLS:0451), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is -2.54 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.

Inspace Creation Bhd Business Description

Inspace Creation Bhd is an investment holding company. Through its subsidiaries, the company is principally involved in the provision of interior fitting-out services, which include project planning and management, design conceptualisation and build as well as servicing and maintenance works. The company's offerings include project planning and management, design, construction, and maintenance works. Its services are focused on commercial offices and related spaces. It operates in a single industry segment of interior fitting-out services, including project management. The company's revenue was derived entirely from the provision of interior fitting-out services. Geographically, it operates predominantly in Malaysia.
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