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Kretam Holdings BhdXKLS:1996 +1.56%57 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.65 as of Mar. 2026, which is 18% above its 10-year median of 0.55. GuruFocus rates XKLS:1996 with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.64 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,550 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Kretam Holdings Bhd ranks better than 78.13% 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 Kretam Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:1996'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.38 Med: 0.55 Max: 5.4
Current: 0.51
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Kretam Holdings Bhd was 5.40. The lowest was 0.38. And the median was 0.55.
XKLS:1996's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 78.13% of 1550
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 2.075
vs XKLS:1996: 0.51
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.
Kretam Holdings Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Kretam Holdings Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kretam 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.
XKLS:1996 vs ADM, BG, TSN: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, Kretam 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.
Kretam Holdings Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kretam Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kretam Holdings 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.
Kretam Holdings Bhd (XKLS:1996) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.65 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 Kretam Holdings Bhd. This is 18% above median its historical median of 0.55. Over the past decade, Kretam Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.38 to 5.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Kretam Holdings Bhd ranks #339 out of 1550 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 21.9%.
Is Kretam Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Kretam Holdings Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.65 is 18% above median its 10-year median of 0.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.38 to a high of 5.40. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.08. Kretam Holdings Bhd's value of 0.65 is 68.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kretam Holdings Bhd ranks #339 out of 1550 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kretam Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kretam Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Kretam Holdings Bhd ranks #339 out of 1550 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Kretam Holdings Bhd in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.08. Kretam Holdings Bhd's value of 0.65 is 68.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Kretam Holdings Bhd's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.38 to 5.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.55 vs. the industry median of 2.08, Kretam 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 2.08, based on 1,550 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. Kretam Holdings Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.65 is 68.7% 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 Kretam Holdings Bhd. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kretam Holdings Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.65, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 0.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kretam Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kretam Holdings Bhd (XKLS:1996) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.64, compared to a current price of RM0.65 — trading 1.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.65, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 0.55 and 68.7% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 2.08. Kretam Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 Kretam Holdings Bhd (XKLS:1996), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.65 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 Kretam Holdings Bhd (XKLS:1996) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kretam Holdings Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM0.65 is trading 1.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.64.
GuruFocus considers Kretam Holdings Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:1996:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.65 (18% above median its 10-year median of 0.55)
GF Value™: RM0.64 vs. price of RM0.65 (1.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 68.7% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#339 of 1550)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:1996 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kretam Holdings Bhd is a Sabah-based medium-sized oil palm plantation company. The company operates through two segments, namely Plantation, Mills, and Refinery. Its Plantation and mill segment is involved in the business of cultivation and sale of oil palm products. The Refinery segment, which generates the majority of revenue, engages in refining crude palm oil and producing biofuels. The majority of revenue is generated from the refinery segment. The company's geographical area of operations includes Malaysia, Spain, Germany, and the Netherlands. The majority of its revenue is generated from Malaysia.
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