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Hap Seng Consolidated BhdXKLS:3034 61 Debt-to-EBITDA is 9.62 as of Mar. 2026, which is 147% above its 10-year median of 3.89. GuruFocus rates XKLS:3034 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of RM2.88 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 454 Conglomerates companies, Hap Seng Consolidated Bhd ranks worse than 82.38% 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 Hap Seng Consolidated Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:3034'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.64 Med: 3.89 Max: 7.06
Current: 7.06
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Hap Seng Consolidated Bhd was 7.06. The lowest was 2.64. And the median was 3.89.
XKLS:3034's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 82.38% of 454
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 2.74
vs XKLS:3034: 7.06
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.
Hap Seng Consolidated Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Hap Seng Consolidated 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.
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Hap Seng Consolidated 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.
Hap Seng Consolidated Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Hap Seng Consolidated Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hap Seng Consolidated 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.
Hap Seng Consolidated Bhd (XKLS:3034) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 9.62 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 Hap Seng Consolidated Bhd. This is 147% above median its historical median of 3.89. Over the past decade, Hap Seng Consolidated Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.64 to 7.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Hap Seng Consolidated Bhd ranks #374 out of 454 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 82.4%.
Is Hap Seng Consolidated Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Hap Seng Consolidated Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 9.62 is 147% above median its 10-year median of 3.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.64 to a high of 7.06. The Conglomerates industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.74. Hap Seng Consolidated Bhd's value of 9.62 is 251.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hap Seng Consolidated Bhd ranks #374 out of 454 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hap Seng Consolidated Bhd has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hap Seng Consolidated Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to MMM and HON?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Hap Seng Consolidated Bhd ranks #374 out of 454 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Hap Seng Consolidated Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.74. Hap Seng Consolidated Bhd's value of 9.62 is 251.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Hap Seng Consolidated Bhd's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.64 to 7.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.89 vs. the industry median of 2.74, Hap Seng Consolidated 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Conglomerates companies is 2.74, based on 454 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. Hap Seng Consolidated Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 9.62 is 251.1% 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 Hap Seng Consolidated Bhd. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hap Seng Consolidated Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 9.62, which is 147% above median its own 10-year median of 3.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hap Seng Consolidated Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hap Seng Consolidated Bhd (XKLS:3034) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM2.88, compared to a current price of RM2.71 — trading 5.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 9.62, which is 147% above median its 10-year median of 3.89 and 251.1% above the Conglomerates industry median of 2.74. Hap Seng Consolidated Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Hap Seng Consolidated Bhd (XKLS:3034), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 9.62 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 Hap Seng Consolidated Bhd (XKLS:3034) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hap Seng Consolidated Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM2.71 is trading 5.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM2.88.
GuruFocus considers Hap Seng Consolidated Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:3034:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 9.62 (147% above median its 10-year median of 3.89)
GF Value™: RM2.88 vs. price of RM2.71 (5.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 251.1% above the Conglomerates median (#374 of 454)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:3034 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hap Seng Consolidated Bhd is an investment holding company. Its segment comprises: Plantation engaged in the cultivation of oil palm and processing of fresh fruit bunches; Property consists of Property investment, property development, and hospitality; Credit financing consists provision of financial services; Automotive engaged in trading in motor vehicles, spare parts and servicing of motor vehicles; Trading consists of Trading and distribution of fertilizers and agro-chemical, trading of general building materials and petroleum products; and Building materials comprise operation of stone quarries and asphalt plants, manufacture of bricks and tiles, distribution and others. The majority of the revenue is generated in Malaysia with smaller operations in Other Asian countries.
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