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Guocoland Malaysia BhdXKLS:1503 33 Debt-to-EBITDA is 28.23 as of Mar. 2026, which is 284% above its 10-year median of 7.35. GuruFocus rates XKLS:1503 with a GF Score™ of 33/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.88 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 13 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,272 Real Estate companies, Guocoland Malaysia Bhd ranks worse than 64.62% 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 Guocoland Malaysia Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:1503'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.56 Med: 7.35 Max: 30.71
Current: 8.24
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Guocoland Malaysia Bhd was 30.71. The lowest was 3.56. And the median was 7.35.
XKLS:1503's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 64.62% of 1272
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 5.615
vs XKLS:1503: 8.24
Guocoland Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:1503) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation
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.
Guocoland Malaysia Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Guocoland Malaysia Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Guocoland Malaysia 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.
Guocoland Malaysia Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Competitor Comparison
For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, Guocoland Malaysia 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.
Guocoland Malaysia Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Guocoland Malaysia Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Guocoland Malaysia 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.
Guocoland Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:1503) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 28.23 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 Guocoland Malaysia Bhd. This is 284% above median its historical median of 7.35. Over the past decade, Guocoland Malaysia Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.56 to 30.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Guocoland Malaysia Bhd ranks #822 out of 1272 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 64.6%.
Is Guocoland Malaysia Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Guocoland Malaysia Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 28.23 is 284% above median its 10-year median of 7.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.56 to a high of 30.71. The Real Estate industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.62. Guocoland Malaysia Bhd's value of 28.23 is 402.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Guocoland Malaysia Bhd ranks #822 out of 1272 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Guocoland Malaysia Bhd has a GF Score™ of 33/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Guocoland Malaysia Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Guocoland Malaysia Bhd ranks #822 out of 1272 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Guocoland Malaysia Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.62. Guocoland Malaysia Bhd's value of 28.23 is 402.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Guocoland Malaysia Bhd's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.56 to 30.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.35 vs. the industry median of 5.62, Guocoland Malaysia Bhd has consistently been above 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 Real Estate company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Real Estate companies is 5.62, based on 1,272 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. Guocoland Malaysia Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 28.23 is 402.8% above 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 Guocoland Malaysia Bhd. For the Real Estate industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Guocoland Malaysia Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 28.23, which is 284% above median its own 10-year median of 7.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Guocoland Malaysia Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Guocoland Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:1503) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.88, compared to a current price of RM1.10 — trading 25% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 28.23, which is 284% above median its 10-year median of 7.35 and 402.8% above the Real Estate industry median of 5.62. Guocoland Malaysia Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 with 13 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 Guocoland Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:1503), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 28.23 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.
Is Guocoland Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:1503) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Guocoland Malaysia Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM1.10 is trading 25% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.88.
GuruFocus considers Guocoland Malaysia Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:1503:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 28.23 (284% above median its 10-year median of 7.35)
GF Value™: RM0.88 vs. price of RM1.10 (25% above fair value)
Industry Position: 402.8% above the Real Estate median (#822 of 1272)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:1503 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Guocoland Malaysia Bhd is an investment holding company. It is engaged in the development of residential properties and commercial properties for sale. The company's business segments are Property development of residential properties and commercial properties for sale; Property investments in residential and commercial properties and investment in Real Estate Investment Trusts; Hotels management and operations; and Plantation operation of oil palm estates and sale of fresh fruit bunches. It generates maximum revenue from the Property development segment. It has operations only in Malaysia.
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