Alcom Group Bhd (XKLS:2674) Debt-to-EBITDA : 1.16 (As of Mar. 2026) — 80% Below Median

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XKLS:2674 Alcom Group Bhd XKLS:2674
17 GF Score
Price RM0.68
GF Value RM0.58
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Alcom Group Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA?

Alcom Group Bhd XKLS:2674 +7.14% 17 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.16 as of Mar. 2026, which is 80% below its 10-year median of 5.71. GuruFocus rates XKLS:2674 with a GF Score™ of 17/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.58 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 602 Metals & Mining companies, Alcom Group Bhd ranks worse than 57.97% on this metric.

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

Alcom Group Bhd's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM304.3 Mil. Alcom Group Bhd's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM377.3 Mil. Alcom Group Bhd's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM587.3 Mil. Alcom Group Bhd's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.16.

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

XKLS:2674' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -28.61   Med: 5.71   Max: 20.43
Current: 1.75

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Alcom Group Bhd was 20.43. The lowest was -28.61. And the median was 5.71.

XKLS:2674's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
57.97% of 602 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 1.155 vs XKLS:2674: 1.75

Alcom Group Bhd  (XKLS:2674) 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.


Alcom Group Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Alcom Group Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Alcom Group 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.

Alcom Group Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Alcom Group Bhd Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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Alcom Group 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 0.46 -23.38 1.20 1.06 1.16

XKLS:2674 vs AA, CENX, CSTM: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Aluminum subindustry, Alcom Group 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.


Alcom Group Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Alcom Group Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Alcom Group Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Alcom Group 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
=(248.526 + 322.189) / -19.945
=-28.61

Alcom Group 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
=(304.328 + 377.283) / 587.348
=1.16

* 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 1.16 mean?
Alcom Group Bhd (XKLS:2674) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.16 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 Alcom Group Bhd. This is 80% below median its historical median of 5.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Alcom Group Bhd ranks #349 out of 602 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 58%.
Is Alcom Group Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Alcom Group Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.16 is 80% below median its 10-year median of 5.71. The Metals & Mining industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.16. Alcom Group Bhd's value of 1.16 is 0.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alcom Group Bhd ranks #349 out of 602 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Alcom Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 17/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alcom Group Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to AA and CENX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Alcom Group Bhd ranks #349 out of 602 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Alcom Group Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.16. Alcom Group Bhd's value of 1.16 is 0.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.71 vs. the industry median of 1.16, Alcom Group 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Metals & Mining companies is 1.16, based on 602 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. Alcom Group Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.16 is 0.4% 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 Alcom Group Bhd. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alcom Group Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.16, which is 80% below median its own 10-year median of 5.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alcom Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alcom Group Bhd (XKLS:2674) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.58, compared to a current price of RM0.68 — trading 16.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.16, which is 80% below median its 10-year median of 5.71 and 0.4% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.16. Alcom Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 17/100 with 8 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 Alcom Group Bhd (XKLS:2674), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.16 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 Alcom Group Bhd (XKLS:2674) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alcom Group Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM0.68 is trading 16.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.58. GuruFocus considers Alcom Group Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:2674:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.16 (80% below median its 10-year median of 5.71)
  • GF Value™: RM0.58 vs. price of RM0.68 (16.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 17/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 0.4% above the Metals & Mining median (#349 of 602)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:2674 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Alcom Group Bhd Business Description

Address No. 3, Persiaran Waja, Bukit Raja Industrial Estate, Klang, MYS, 41050
Alcom Group Bhd, along with its subsidiaries, operates in four segments, namely, Manufacturing Segment, which supplies rolled aluminium products within Malaysia as well as to Asia, Europe, the Middle East and the United States of America with key products being finstock, specialties and roofing products; Property Development Segment focuses on property development; Construction Segment engages in construction of buildings; and Investment Holding Segment. The majority of the revenue is derived from the Manufacturing Segment. Geographically, it operates in Malaysia, the United States of America, Thailand, India, Asia (excluding Malaysia, Thailand, and India), Europe, the Middle East, and Others. The majority of its revenue is generated from India.
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