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CI Holdings BhdXKLS:2828 -1.27%81 Debt-to-EBITDA is 18.35 as of Mar. 2026, which is 456% above its 10-year median of 3.30. GuruFocus rates XKLS:2828 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of RM2.97 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,553 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, CI Holdings Bhd ranks worse than 74.37% 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 CI Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:2828'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.15 Med: 3.3 Max: 5.07
Current: 4.27
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of CI Holdings Bhd was 5.07. The lowest was 2.15. And the median was 3.30.
XKLS:2828's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 74.37% of 1553
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 2.07
vs XKLS:2828: 4.27
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.
CI Holdings Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
CI Holdings Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CI Holdings 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.
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, CI Holdings 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.
CI Holdings Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, CI Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CI Holdings 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.
CI Holdings Bhd (XKLS:2828) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 18.35 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 CI Holdings Bhd. This is 456% above median its historical median of 3.30. Over the past decade, CI Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.15 to 5.07. According to the industry distribution chart, CI Holdings Bhd ranks #1155 out of 1553 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 74.4%.
Is CI Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
CI Holdings Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 18.35 is 456% above median its 10-year median of 3.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.15 to a high of 5.07. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.07. CI Holdings Bhd's value of 18.35 is 786.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CI Holdings Bhd ranks #1155 out of 1553 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, CI Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CI Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, CI Holdings Bhd ranks #1155 out of 1553 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places CI Holdings Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.07. CI Holdings Bhd's value of 18.35 is 786.5% above this benchmark. Historically, CI Holdings Bhd's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.15 to 5.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.30 vs. the industry median of 2.07, CI Holdings 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 2.07, based on 1,553 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. CI Holdings Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 18.35 is 786.5% 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 CI Holdings 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. CI Holdings Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 18.35, which is 456% above median its own 10-year median of 3.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CI Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CI Holdings Bhd (XKLS:2828) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM2.97, compared to a current price of RM2.34 — trading 21.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 18.35, which is 456% above median its 10-year median of 3.30 and 786.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 2.07. CI Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 CI Holdings Bhd (XKLS:2828), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 18.35 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 CI Holdings Bhd (XKLS:2828) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CI Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM2.34 is trading 21.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM2.97.
GuruFocus considers CI Holdings Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:2828:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 18.35 (456% above median its 10-year median of 3.30)
GF Value™: RM2.97 vs. price of RM2.34 (21.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 786.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1155 of 1553)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:2828 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CI Holdings Bhd is engaged in investment holding and the provision of management services. The company's operating segment includes Edible oil; Tap-ware and sanitary ware; and Investment holdings. It generates maximum revenue from the Edible oil segment. The edible oil segment is engaged in the selling, packing, and marketing of all types of edible oil. Its Tap-ware and sanitary ware segment is engaged in the manufacture and trading of household fittings and appliances such as water taps, plumbing accessories, and sanitary wares, and the Investment holding segment is engaged in Investment activities. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from Africa and also has a presence in Malaysia, Asia, and Other regions.
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