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United Malacca BhdXKLS:2593 67 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.01 as of Apr. 2026, which is 99% below its 10-year median of 0.98. GuruFocus rates XKLS:2593 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of RM6.45 (Fairly Valued). Among 1,554 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, United Malacca Bhd ranks better than 99.94% 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 United Malacca Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:2593'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01 Med: 0.98 Max: 12.85
Current: 0.01
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of United Malacca Bhd was 12.85. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.98.
XKLS:2593's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 99.94% of 1554
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 2.065
vs XKLS:2593: 0.01
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.
United Malacca Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
United Malacca Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for United Malacca 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:2593 vs ADM, BG, TSN: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, United Malacca 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.
United Malacca Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, United Malacca Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where United Malacca 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 (Apr. 2026) EBITDA data.
United Malacca Bhd (XKLS:2593) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.01 as of Apr. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on United Malacca Bhd. This is 99% below median its historical median of 0.98. Over the past decade, United Malacca Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.01 to 12.85. According to the industry distribution chart, United Malacca Bhd ranks #1 out of 1554 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 0.099999999999994%.
Is United Malacca Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
United Malacca Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.01 is 99% below median its 10-year median of 0.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 12.85. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.07. United Malacca Bhd's value of 0.01 is 99.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, United Malacca Bhd ranks #1 out of 1554 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, United Malacca Bhd has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Malacca Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, United Malacca Bhd ranks #1 out of 1554 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places United Malacca Bhd in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.07. United Malacca Bhd's value of 0.01 is 99.5% below this benchmark. Historically, United Malacca Bhd's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.01 to 12.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.98 vs. the industry median of 2.07, United Malacca 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 1,554 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. United Malacca Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.01 is 99.5% 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 United Malacca 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. United Malacca Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.01, which is 99% below median its own 10-year median of 0.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is United Malacca Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Malacca Bhd (XKLS:2593) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM6.45, compared to a current price of RM5.90 — trading 8.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.01, which is 99% below median its 10-year median of 0.98 and 99.5% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 2.07. United Malacca Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 67/100. 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 United Malacca Bhd (XKLS:2593), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.01 as of Apr. 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 United Malacca Bhd (XKLS:2593) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Malacca Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM5.90 is trading 8.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM6.45.
GuruFocus considers United Malacca Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:2593:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.01 (99% below median its 10-year median of 0.98)
GF Value™: RM6.45 vs. price of RM5.90 (8.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 99.5% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1 of 1554)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:2593 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
United Malacca Bhd is a Malaysia based oil palm cultivation company. The company's operating segment includes Plantation which includes cultivation of oil palm and palm oil milling and Investment holding. It generates maximum revenue from the Plantation segment. Geographically, it derives a majority revenue from Malaysia and also has a presence in Indonesia.
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