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Kluang Rubber Co Malaya BhdXKLS:2453 +1.52%72 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.10 as of Mar. 2026, which is 100% above its 10-year median of 0.05. GuruFocus rates XKLS:2453 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of RM6.08 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,552 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd ranks better than 96.97% 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 Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:2453'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.88 Med: 0.05 Max: 0.06
Current: 0.03
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd was 0.06. The lowest was -0.88. And the median was 0.05.
XKLS:2453's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 96.97% of 1552
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 2.065
vs XKLS:2453: 0.03
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.
Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
* 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:2453 vs ADM, BG, TSN: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, Kluang Rubber Co Malaya 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.
Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kluang Rubber Co Malaya 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.
Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd (XKLS:2453) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.10 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 Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd. This is 100% above median its historical median of 0.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd ranks #47 out of 1552 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 3%.
Is Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.10 is 100% above median its 10-year median of 0.05. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.07. Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd's value of 0.10 is 95.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd ranks #47 out of 1552 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd ranks #47 out of 1552 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.07. Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd's value of 0.10 is 95.2% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.05 vs. the industry median of 2.07, Kluang Rubber Co Malaya 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 2.07, based on 1,552 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. Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.10 is 95.2% 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 Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.10, which is 100% above median its own 10-year median of 0.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd (XKLS:2453) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM6.08, compared to a current price of RM6.70 — trading 10.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.10, which is 100% above median its 10-year median of 0.05 and 95.2% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 2.07. Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd (XKLS:2453), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.10 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 Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd (XKLS:2453) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM6.70 is trading 10.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM6.08.
GuruFocus considers Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:2453:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.10 (100% above median its 10-year median of 0.05)
GF Value™: RM6.08 vs. price of RM6.70 (10.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 95.2% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#47 of 1552)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:2453 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd is an investment holding company. It has two reportable segments: Plantation and Investments. Its Plantation segment is engaged in the cultivation of oil palm. The Investments segment is engaged in the long-term portfolio investment in securities, deposits with banks, and investment properties. It generates maximum revenue from the Plantation segment. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Malaysia and also has its presence in Singapore, Hong Kong, United Kingdom, Cayman Islands and Australia.
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