RT Pastry Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0461) Debt-to-EBITDA : 0.54 (As of Dec. 2025) — 61% Below Median

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XKLS:0461 RT Pastry Holdings Bhd XKLS:0461
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What is RT Pastry Holdings Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA?

RT Pastry Holdings Bhd XKLS:0461 -3.70% 22 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.54 as of Dec. 2025, which is 61% below its 10-year median of 1.39. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0461 with a GF Score™ of 22/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,570 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, RT Pastry Holdings Bhd ranks better than 77.32% on this metric.

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

RT Pastry Holdings Bhd's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was RM2.64 Mil. RT Pastry Holdings Bhd's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was RM5.38 Mil. RT Pastry Holdings Bhd's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was RM14.88 Mil. RT Pastry Holdings Bhd's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.54.

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

XKLS:0461' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.54   Med: 1.39   Max: 1.83
Current: 0.54

During the past 4 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of RT Pastry Holdings Bhd was 1.83. The lowest was 0.54. And the median was 1.39.

XKLS:0461's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
77.32% of 1570 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 2.11 vs XKLS:0461: 0.54

RT Pastry Holdings Bhd  (XKLS:0461) 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.


RT Pastry Holdings Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


RT Pastry Holdings Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for RT Pastry 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.

RT Pastry Holdings Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

RT Pastry Holdings Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
1.05 1.83 1.74 0.54

RT Pastry Holdings Bhd Semi-Annual Data
Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA 1.05 1.83 1.74 0.54

XKLS:0461 vs KHC, GIS: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, RT Pastry 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.


RT Pastry Holdings Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, RT Pastry Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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RT Pastry Holdings Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

RT Pastry 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
=(2.636 + 5.383) / 14.881
=0.54

RT Pastry Holdings Bhd's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter 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
=(2.636 + 5.383) / 14.881
=0.54

* 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 one times the quarterly (Dec. 2025) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.54 mean?
RT Pastry Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0461) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.54 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on RT Pastry Holdings Bhd. This is 61% below median its historical median of 1.39. Over the past decade, RT Pastry Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.54 to 1.83. According to the industry distribution chart, RT Pastry Holdings Bhd ranks #356 out of 1570 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 22.7%.
Is RT Pastry Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
RT Pastry Holdings Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.54 is 61% below median its 10-year median of 1.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.54 to a high of 1.83. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.11. RT Pastry Holdings Bhd's value of 0.54 is 74.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, RT Pastry Holdings Bhd ranks #356 out of 1570 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, RT Pastry Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 22/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does RT Pastry Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, RT Pastry Holdings Bhd ranks #356 out of 1570 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places RT Pastry Holdings Bhd in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.11. RT Pastry Holdings Bhd's value of 0.54 is 74.4% below this benchmark. Historically, RT Pastry Holdings Bhd's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.54 to 1.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.39 vs. the industry median of 2.11, RT Pastry 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 a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 2.11, based on 1,570 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. RT Pastry Holdings Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.54 is 74.4% 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 RT Pastry Holdings Bhd. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. RT Pastry Holdings Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.54, which is 61% below median its own 10-year median of 1.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is RT Pastry Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
RT Pastry Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0461) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.54. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.54, which is 61% below median its 10-year median of 1.39 and 74.4% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 2.11. RT Pastry Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 22/100 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 RT Pastry Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0461), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.54 as of Dec. 2025. 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.

RT Pastry Holdings Bhd Business Description

Address Jalan BS 10/6, 11, 2nd Floor, Taman Bukit Serdang, Seksyen 10, Seri Kembangan, SGR, MYS, 43300
RT Pastry Holdings Bhd is a vertically integrated group engaged in the business of manufacturing, distribution and sales of bakery products in the bakery product market in Malaysia. It manufactures and sells a variety of bakery products including pastry, bread, other manufactured products as well as OEM and trading products. The company markets its manufactured and OEM products under the RT Pastry brand, while trading products consist of third-party products sold through its outlets. It sells its products through a network of retail outlets, an online platform, and wholesale channels, including grocery retailers, cafes, and corporate customers. The majority of revenue is derived from the sale of pastry products through its network of outlets. Geographically, it operates mainly in Malaysia.
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