TDM Bhd (XKLS:2054) Debt-to-EBITDA : 9.31 (As of Mar. 2026) — 105% Above Median

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XKLS:2054 TDM Bhd XKLS:2054
26 GF Score
Price RM0.22
GF Value RM0.22
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is TDM Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA?

TDM Bhd XKLS:2054 26 Debt-to-EBITDA is 9.31 as of Mar. 2026, which is 105% above its 10-year median of 4.54. GuruFocus rates XKLS:2054 with a GF Score™ of 26/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.22 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,554 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, TDM Bhd ranks worse than 69.69% on this metric.

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

TDM Bhd's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM70.9 Mil. TDM Bhd's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM509.2 Mil. TDM Bhd's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM62.3 Mil. TDM Bhd's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.31.

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

XKLS:2054' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.95   Med: 4.54   Max: 8.48
Current: 3.74

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of TDM Bhd was 8.48. The lowest was 2.95. And the median was 4.54.

XKLS:2054's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
69.69% of 1554 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 2.12 vs XKLS:2054: 3.74

TDM Bhd  (XKLS:2054) 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.


TDM Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


TDM Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for TDM 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.

TDM Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

TDM Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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TDM Bhd Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 101.78 6.25 2.98 2.14 9.31

XKLS:2054 vs ADM, BG, TSN: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Farm Products subindustry, TDM 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.


TDM Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

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


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TDM Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

TDM 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
=(56.725 + 516.483) / 142.623
=4.02

TDM 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
=(70.881 + 509.206) / 62.328
=9.31

* 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 9.31 mean?
TDM Bhd (XKLS:2054) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 9.31 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 TDM Bhd. This is 105% above median its historical median of 4.54. Over the past decade, TDM Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.95 to 8.48. According to the industry distribution chart, TDM Bhd ranks #1083 out of 1554 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 69.7%.
Is TDM Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
TDM Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 9.31 is 105% above median its 10-year median of 4.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.95 to a high of 8.48. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.12. TDM Bhd's value of 9.31 is 339.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, TDM Bhd ranks #1083 out of 1554 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, TDM Bhd has a GF Score™ of 26/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does TDM Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, TDM Bhd ranks #1083 out of 1554 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places TDM Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.12. TDM Bhd's value of 9.31 is 339.2% above this benchmark. Historically, TDM Bhd's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.95 to 8.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.54 vs. the industry median of 2.12, TDM 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 2.12, based on 1,554 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. TDM Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 9.31 is 339.2% 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 TDM Bhd. For the Consumer Packaged Goods 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. TDM Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 9.31, which is 105% above median its own 10-year median of 4.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is TDM Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TDM Bhd (XKLS:2054) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.22, compared to a current price of RM0.22 — trading 2.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 9.31, which is 105% above median its 10-year median of 4.54 and 339.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 2.12. TDM Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 26/100 with 6 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 TDM Bhd (XKLS:2054), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 9.31 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 TDM Bhd (XKLS:2054) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TDM Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.22 is trading 2.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.22. GuruFocus considers TDM Bhd to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:2054:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 9.31 (105% above median its 10-year median of 4.54)
  • GF Value™: RM0.22 vs. price of RM0.22 (2.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 26/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 339.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1083 of 1554)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:2054 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


TDM Bhd Business Description

Address 25th Floor, Menara KH, Jalan Sultan Ismail, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 50250
TDM Bhd is an investment holding company that is engaged in the cultivation of oil palms and the provision of management services. It operates in the following segments: Plantation, Investment holding, and others, and Healthcare. The Plantation segment, which generates the maximum revenue, is engaged in the cultivation of oil palms, the sale of fresh fruit bunches, and the management of plantation operation services. The Healthcare segment offers healthcare consultancy and specialist medical center services. Investment holding and others, which involve group-level corporate services and dormant companies. Geographically, the company operates in Malaysia and Indonesia, of which Malaysia derives maximum revenue.
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