Petron Malaysia Refining & Marketing Bhd (XKLS:3042) Debt-to-EBITDA : -1.09 (As of Mar. 2026)

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XKLS:3042 Petron Malaysia Refining & Marketing Bhd XKLS:3042
71 GF Score
Price RM3.53
GF Value RM3.26
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Petron Malaysia Refining & Marketing Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA?

Petron Malaysia Refining & Marketing Bhd XKLS:3042 +1.44% 71 Debt-to-EBITDA is -1.09 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:3042 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of RM3.26 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 715 Oil & Gas companies, Petron Malaysia Refining & Marketing Bhd ranks better than 87.83% on this metric.

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

Petron Malaysia Refining & Marketing Bhd's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM9 Mil. Petron Malaysia Refining & Marketing Bhd's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM87 Mil. Petron Malaysia Refining & Marketing Bhd's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-88 Mil. Petron Malaysia Refining & Marketing Bhd's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -1.09.

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 Petron Malaysia Refining & Marketing Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

XKLS:3042' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.2   Med: 1.94   Max: 7.75
Current: 0.31

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Petron Malaysia Refining & Marketing Bhd was 7.75. The lowest was 0.20. And the median was 1.94.

XKLS:3042's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
87.83% of 715 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 2 vs XKLS:3042: 0.31

Petron Malaysia Refining & Marketing Bhd  (XKLS:3042) 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.


Petron Malaysia Refining & Marketing Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Petron Malaysia Refining & Marketing Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Petron Malaysia Refining & Marketing 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.

Petron Malaysia Refining & Marketing Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Petron Malaysia Refining & Marketing Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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Petron Malaysia Refining & Marketing Bhd Quarterly Data
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XKLS:3042 vs MPC, VLO, PSX: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, Petron Malaysia Refining & Marketing 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.


Petron Malaysia Refining & Marketing Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Petron Malaysia Refining & Marketing Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Petron Malaysia Refining & Marketing Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Petron Malaysia Refining & Marketing Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Petron Malaysia Refining & Marketing 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
=(8.779 + 88.198) / 475.758
=0.20

Petron Malaysia Refining & Marketing 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
=(9.202 + 86.806) / -88.192
=-1.09

* 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 -1.09 mean?
Petron Malaysia Refining & Marketing Bhd (XKLS:3042) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of -1.09 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 Petron Malaysia Refining & Marketing Bhd. Over the past decade, Petron Malaysia Refining & Marketing Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.20 to 7.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Petron Malaysia Refining & Marketing Bhd ranks #87 out of 715 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 12.2%.
Is Petron Malaysia Refining & Marketing Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Petron Malaysia Refining & Marketing Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -1.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.20 to a high of 7.75. Based on the distribution chart, Petron Malaysia Refining & Marketing Bhd ranks #87 out of 715 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Petron Malaysia Refining & Marketing Bhd has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Petron Malaysia Refining & Marketing Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to MPC and VLO?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Petron Malaysia Refining & Marketing Bhd ranks #87 out of 715 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Petron Malaysia Refining & Marketing Bhd in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.00. Historically, Petron Malaysia Refining & Marketing Bhd's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.20 to 7.75 over the past decade. 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Oil & Gas companies is 2.00, based on 715 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. 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 Petron Malaysia Refining & Marketing Bhd. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Petron Malaysia Refining & Marketing Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -1.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Petron Malaysia Refining & Marketing Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Petron Malaysia Refining & Marketing Bhd (XKLS:3042) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM3.26, compared to a current price of RM3.53 — trading 8.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is -1.09. Petron Malaysia Refining & Marketing Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 5 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 Petron Malaysia Refining & Marketing Bhd (XKLS:3042), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is -1.09 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 Petron Malaysia Refining & Marketing Bhd (XKLS:3042) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Petron Malaysia Refining & Marketing Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM3.53 is trading 8.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM3.26. GuruFocus considers Petron Malaysia Refining & Marketing Bhd to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:3042:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: -1.09
  • GF Value™: RM3.26 vs. price of RM3.53 (8.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:3042 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Petron Malaysia Refining & Marketing Bhd Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address No. 46, Jalan Dungun, Level 12A, Menara I & P, Tower 1, Damansara Heights, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 50490
Petron Malaysia Refining & Marketing Bhd is an oil company engaged in manufacturing and marketing a wide range of petroleum products, which include Gasoline, Automotive Diesel Oil (ADO), Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), Jet Fuel, Naphtha, and Low Sulphur Waxy Residue. The company generates revenue from the sale of petroleum products to Retail and Commercial customers in various geographical locations. Geographically, a majority of its revenue is derived from Malaysia and the rest from Singapore.
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