Comfort Gloves Bhd (XKLS:2127) Debt-to-EBITDA : 7.08 (As of Mar. 2026)

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XKLS:2127 Comfort Gloves Bhd XKLS:2127
31 GF Score
Price RM0.14
GF Value RM0.25
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Comfort Gloves Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA?

Comfort Gloves Bhd XKLS:2127 -3.57% 31 Debt-to-EBITDA is 7.08 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:2127 with a GF Score™ of 31/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.25 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,237 Chemicals companies, Comfort Gloves Bhd ranks worse than 80840.66% on this metric.

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

Comfort Gloves Bhd's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM27.2 Mil. Comfort Gloves Bhd's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM8.5 Mil. Comfort Gloves Bhd's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM5.0 Mil. Comfort Gloves Bhd's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.08.

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

XKLS:2127' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -67.68   Med: -0.04   Max: 1.71
Current: -0.35

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Comfort Gloves Bhd was 1.71. The lowest was -67.68. And the median was -0.04.

XKLS:2127's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 1237 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 2.15 vs XKLS:2127: -0.35

Comfort Gloves Bhd  (XKLS:2127) 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.


Comfort Gloves Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Comfort Gloves Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Comfort Gloves 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.

Comfort Gloves Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Comfort Gloves Bhd Annual Data
Trend Jan16 Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.14 -2.72 -67.68 -2.33 -0.22

Comfort Gloves Bhd Quarterly Data
Apr21 Jul21 Oct21 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 153.98 -0.29 -1.05 -0.12 7.08

XKLS:2127 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Comfort Gloves 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.


Comfort Gloves Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Comfort Gloves Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Comfort Gloves Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Comfort Gloves 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
=(12.737 + 9.678) / -101.645
=-0.22

Comfort Gloves 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
=(27.21 + 8.483) / 5.04
=7.08

* 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 7.08 mean?
Comfort Gloves Bhd (XKLS:2127) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 7.08 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 Comfort Gloves Bhd. According to the industry distribution chart, Comfort Gloves Bhd ranks #999999 out of 1237 companies in the Chemicals industry.
Is Comfort Gloves Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Comfort Gloves Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 7.08. The Chemicals industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.15. Comfort Gloves Bhd's value of 7.08 is 229.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Comfort Gloves Bhd ranks #999999 out of 1237 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Comfort Gloves Bhd has a GF Score™ of 31/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Comfort Gloves Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Comfort Gloves Bhd ranks #999999 out of 1237 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Comfort Gloves Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.15. Comfort Gloves Bhd's value of 7.08 is 229.3% above this benchmark. 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 Chemicals company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Chemicals companies is 2.15, based on 1,237 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. Comfort Gloves Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 7.08 is 229.3% 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 Comfort Gloves Bhd. For the Chemicals industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Comfort Gloves Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 7.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Comfort Gloves Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Comfort Gloves Bhd (XKLS:2127) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.25, compared to a current price of RM0.14 — trading 46% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 7.08 and 229.3% above the Chemicals industry median of 2.15. Comfort Gloves Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 31/100 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 Comfort Gloves Bhd (XKLS:2127), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 7.08 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 Comfort Gloves Bhd (XKLS:2127) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Comfort Gloves Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.14 is trading 46% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.25. GuruFocus considers Comfort Gloves Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:2127:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 7.08
  • GF Value™: RM0.25 vs. price of RM0.14 (46% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 31/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 229.3% above the Chemicals median (#999999 of 1237)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:2127 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Comfort Gloves Bhd Business Description

Address Lot 821, Jalan Matang, Matang, Taiping, PRK, MYS, 34750
Comfort Gloves Bhd is engaged in the manufacturing and trading of nitrile and latex gloves. The operating segments of the company include Manufacturing engaged in manufacturing and trading of latex gloves; Investment holding engaged in investment holding and provision of management services; Trading engaged in trading of latex gloves; and Others. Majority of the revenue is derived from the Manufacturing segment. Geographically, it operates in Malaysia, United States of America and Canada, Asia (excluding Malaysia), Europe, and Others with Majority of the revenue deriving from United States of America and Canada.
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