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South Malaysia Industries BhdXKLS:4375 36 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.06 as of Mar. 2026, which is 67% below its 10-year median of 3.17. GuruFocus rates XKLS:4375 with a GF Score™ of 36/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.36 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,332 Industrial Products companies, South Malaysia Industries Bhd ranks better than 70.93% 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 South Malaysia Industries Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:4375'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -18.28 Med: 3.17 Max: 273.1
Current: 0.67
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of South Malaysia Industries Bhd was 273.10. The lowest was -18.28. And the median was 3.17.
XKLS:4375's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 70.93% of 2332
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.7
vs XKLS:4375: 0.67
South Malaysia Industries Bhd (XKLS:4375) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation
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.
South Malaysia Industries Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
South Malaysia 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.
South Malaysia Industries Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Chart
XKLS:4375 vs VRT, BE, HUBB: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, South Malaysia 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.
South Malaysia Industries Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, South Malaysia Industries Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where South Malaysia 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.
South Malaysia Industries Bhd (XKLS:4375) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.06 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 South Malaysia Industries Bhd. This is 67% below median its historical median of 3.17. According to the industry distribution chart, South Malaysia Industries Bhd ranks #678 out of 2332 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 29.1%.
Is South Malaysia Industries Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
South Malaysia Industries Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.06 is 67% below median its 10-year median of 3.17. The Industrial Products industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.70. South Malaysia Industries Bhd's value of 1.06 is 37.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, South Malaysia Industries Bhd ranks #678 out of 2332 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, South Malaysia Industries Bhd has a GF Score™ of 36/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does South Malaysia Industries Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, South Malaysia Industries Bhd ranks #678 out of 2332 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts South Malaysia Industries Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.70. South Malaysia Industries Bhd's value of 1.06 is 37.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.17 vs. the industry median of 1.70, South Malaysia 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Industrial Products companies is 1.70, based on 2,332 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. South Malaysia Industries Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.06 is 37.6% 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 South Malaysia Industries Bhd. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. South Malaysia Industries Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.06, which is 67% below median its own 10-year median of 3.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is South Malaysia Industries Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, South Malaysia Industries Bhd (XKLS:4375) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.36, compared to a current price of RM0.17 — trading 54.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.06, which is 67% below median its 10-year median of 3.17 and 37.6% below the Industrial Products industry median of 1.70. South Malaysia Industries Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 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 South Malaysia Industries Bhd (XKLS:4375), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.06 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 South Malaysia Industries Bhd (XKLS:4375) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, South Malaysia Industries Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.17 is trading 54.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.36.
GuruFocus considers South Malaysia Industries Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:4375:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.06 (67% below median its 10-year median of 3.17)
GF Value™: RM0.36 vs. price of RM0.17 (54.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 37.6% below the Industrial Products median (#678 of 2332)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:4375 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
South Malaysia Industries Bhd Business Description
South Malaysia Industries Bhd is principally engaged in investment holding, trading, property development and provision of management services. The company's reportable segments are: i) Property development: Develop and sale of residential and commercial properties, ii) Property & investment holding: Investment in properties, carpark operation and holding company, iii) Manufacturing and trading: Manufacture of assorted wires and trading. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Manufacturing and trading segment. Geographically, it predominantly operates in Malaysia.
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