Malayan Flour Mills Bhd (XKLS:3662) Debt-to-EBITDA : 3.01 (As of Mar. 2026) — 45% Below Median

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XKLS:3662 Malayan Flour Mills Bhd XKLS:3662
57 GF Score
Price RM0.64
GF Value RM0.65
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Malayan Flour Mills Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA?

Malayan Flour Mills Bhd XKLS:3662 +1.59% 57 Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.01 as of Mar. 2026, which is 45% below its 10-year median of 5.45. GuruFocus rates XKLS:3662 with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.65 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,554 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Malayan Flour Mills Bhd ranks worse than 65.7% on this metric.

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

Malayan Flour Mills Bhd's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM965 Mil. Malayan Flour Mills Bhd's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM19 Mil. Malayan Flour Mills Bhd's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM327 Mil. Malayan Flour Mills Bhd's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.01.

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 Malayan Flour Mills Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

XKLS:3662' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.74   Med: 5.45   Max: 8.86
Current: 3.38

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Malayan Flour Mills Bhd was 8.86. The lowest was 2.74. And the median was 5.45.

XKLS:3662's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
65.7% of 1554 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 2.075 vs XKLS:3662: 3.38

Malayan Flour Mills Bhd  (XKLS:3662) 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.


Malayan Flour Mills Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Malayan Flour Mills Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Malayan Flour Mills 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.

Malayan Flour Mills Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Malayan Flour Mills Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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Malayan Flour Mills Bhd Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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XKLS:3662 vs ADM, BG, TSN: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Farm Products subindustry, Malayan Flour Mills 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.


Malayan Flour Mills Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Malayan Flour Mills Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Malayan Flour Mills Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Malayan Flour Mills Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Malayan Flour Mills 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
=(740.727 + 19.619) / 277.154
=2.74

Malayan Flour Mills 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
=(965.236 + 18.689) / 327.168
=3.01

* 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 3.01 mean?
Malayan Flour Mills Bhd (XKLS:3662) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.01 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 Malayan Flour Mills Bhd. This is 45% below median its historical median of 5.45. Over the past decade, Malayan Flour Mills Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.74 to 8.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Malayan Flour Mills Bhd ranks #1021 out of 1554 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 65.7%.
Is Malayan Flour Mills Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Malayan Flour Mills Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.01 is 45% below median its 10-year median of 5.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.74 to a high of 8.86. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.08. Malayan Flour Mills Bhd's value of 3.01 is 45.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Malayan Flour Mills Bhd ranks #1021 out of 1554 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Malayan Flour Mills Bhd has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Malayan Flour Mills Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Malayan Flour Mills Bhd ranks #1021 out of 1554 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Malayan Flour Mills Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.08. Malayan Flour Mills Bhd's value of 3.01 is 45.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Malayan Flour Mills Bhd's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.74 to 8.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.45 vs. the industry median of 2.08, Malayan Flour Mills 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 2.08, based on 1,554 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. Malayan Flour Mills Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.01 is 45.1% 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 Malayan Flour Mills Bhd. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Malayan Flour Mills Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.01, which is 45% below median its own 10-year median of 5.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Malayan Flour Mills Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malayan Flour Mills Bhd (XKLS:3662) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.65, compared to a current price of RM0.64 — trading 1.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.01, which is 45% below median its 10-year median of 5.45 and 45.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 2.08. Malayan Flour Mills Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 3 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 Malayan Flour Mills Bhd (XKLS:3662), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.01 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 Malayan Flour Mills Bhd (XKLS:3662) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malayan Flour Mills Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.64 is trading 1.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.65. GuruFocus considers Malayan Flour Mills Bhd to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:3662:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 3.01 (45% below median its 10-year median of 5.45)
  • GF Value™: RM0.65 vs. price of RM0.64 (1.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 45.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1021 of 1554)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:3662 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Malayan Flour Mills Bhd Business Description

Address 165 Jalan Ampang, Suite 25.01, Level 25, Menara Citibank, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 50450
Malayan Flour Mills Bhd is engaged in the flour milling industry in Malaysia. It has three operating segments; Flour and grain trading segment includes Milling and selling wheat flour and trading in grain and other allied products, Poultry integration segment includes Manufacture and sale of animal feeds, processing and sale of poultry products, poultry grow-out farm, breeding and sale of day-old-chicks and contract farming activities, and Other segment include Manufacture and sale of aqua feeds, re-measurement of contingent consideration receivable and provision for profit guarantee payment. The company generstes maximum revenue from the Flour and grains trading segment. Geographically, Malaysia generates a majority of the revenue for the company.
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