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Hong Leong Industries BhdXKLS:3301 -0.55%82 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.15 as of Mar. 2026, which is 114% above its 10-year median of 0.07. GuruFocus rates XKLS:3301 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of RM13.89 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,095 Vehicles & Parts companies, Hong Leong Industries Bhd ranks better than 91.87% 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 Hong Leong Industries Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:3301'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01 Med: 0.07 Max: 0.42
Current: 0.15
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Hong Leong Industries Bhd was 0.42. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.07.
XKLS:3301's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 91.87% of 1095
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 2.25
vs XKLS:3301: 0.15
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.
Hong Leong Industries Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Hong Leong Industries 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.
XKLS:3301 vs TSLA, GM, F: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, Hong Leong Industries 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.
Hong Leong Industries Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hong Leong Industries Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hong Leong Industries 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.
Hong Leong Industries Bhd (XKLS:3301) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.15 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 Hong Leong Industries Bhd. This is 114% above median its historical median of 0.07. Over the past decade, Hong Leong Industries Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.01 to 0.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Hong Leong Industries Bhd ranks #89 out of 1095 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 8.1%.
Is Hong Leong Industries Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Hong Leong Industries Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.15 is 114% above median its 10-year median of 0.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 0.42. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.25. Hong Leong Industries Bhd's value of 0.15 is 93.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hong Leong Industries Bhd ranks #89 out of 1095 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hong Leong Industries Bhd has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hong Leong Industries Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to TSLA and GM?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Hong Leong Industries Bhd ranks #89 out of 1095 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Hong Leong Industries Bhd in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.25. Hong Leong Industries Bhd's value of 0.15 is 93.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Hong Leong Industries Bhd's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.01 to 0.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.07 vs. the industry median of 2.25, Hong Leong Industries 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Vehicles & Parts companies is 2.25, based on 1,095 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. Hong Leong Industries Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.15 is 93.3% 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 Hong Leong Industries Bhd. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hong Leong Industries Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.15, which is 114% above median its own 10-year median of 0.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hong Leong Industries Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hong Leong Industries Bhd (XKLS:3301) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM13.89, compared to a current price of RM18.00 — trading 29.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.15, which is 114% above median its 10-year median of 0.07 and 93.3% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 2.25. Hong Leong Industries Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Hong Leong Industries Bhd (XKLS:3301), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.15 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 Hong Leong Industries Bhd (XKLS:3301) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hong Leong Industries Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM18.00 is trading 29.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM13.89.
GuruFocus considers Hong Leong Industries Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:3301:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.15 (114% above median its 10-year median of 0.07)
GF Value™: RM13.89 vs. price of RM18.00 (29.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 93.3% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#89 of 1095)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:3301 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hong Leong Industries Bhd is a Malaysia-based investment holding company. Its only operating segment is Consumer products. Consumer products segment manufacture and sale of consumer products comprises motorcycles, spare parts and ceramic tiles. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Malaysia.
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