Dagang NeXchange Bhd (XKLS:4456) Debt-to-EBITDA : 0.48 (As of Mar. 2026) — 29% Below Median

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XKLS:4456 Dagang NeXchange Bhd XKLS:4456
49 GF Score
Price RM0.47
GF Value RM0.28
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Dagang NeXchange Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA?

Dagang NeXchange Bhd XKLS:4456 +2.17% 49 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.48 as of Mar. 2026, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 0.68. GuruFocus rates XKLS:4456 with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.28 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,722 Software companies, Dagang NeXchange Bhd ranks worse than 58071.95% on this metric.

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

Dagang NeXchange Bhd's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM109 Mil. Dagang NeXchange Bhd's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM38 Mil. Dagang NeXchange Bhd's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM309 Mil. Dagang NeXchange Bhd's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.48.

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 Dagang NeXchange Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

XKLS:4456' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -516.97   Med: 0.68   Max: 1.39
Current: -0.49

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Dagang NeXchange Bhd was 1.39. The lowest was -516.97. And the median was 0.68.

XKLS:4456's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 1722 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 1.04 vs XKLS:4456: -0.49

Dagang NeXchange Bhd  (XKLS:4456) 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.


Dagang NeXchange Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Dagang NeXchange Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Dagang NeXchange 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.

Dagang NeXchange Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Dagang NeXchange Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Jun22 Jun23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -516.97 0.48 1.36 1.17 -0.36

Dagang NeXchange Bhd Quarterly Data
Dec20 Mar21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Debt-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.44 0.45 0.49 -0.07 0.48

XKLS:4456 vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Dagang NeXchange 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.


Dagang NeXchange Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Dagang NeXchange Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Dagang NeXchange Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Dagang NeXchange Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Dagang NeXchange 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
=(109.798 + 26.024) / -382.927
=-0.35

Dagang NeXchange 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
=(109.276 + 37.886) / 308.716
=0.48

* 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 0.48 mean?
Dagang NeXchange Bhd (XKLS:4456) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.48 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 Dagang NeXchange Bhd. This is 29% below median its historical median of 0.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Dagang NeXchange Bhd ranks #999999 out of 1722 companies in the Software industry.
Is Dagang NeXchange Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Dagang NeXchange Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.48 is 29% below median its 10-year median of 0.68. The Software industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.04. Dagang NeXchange Bhd's value of 0.48 is 53.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dagang NeXchange Bhd ranks #999999 out of 1722 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Dagang NeXchange Bhd has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dagang NeXchange Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Dagang NeXchange Bhd ranks #999999 out of 1722 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Dagang NeXchange Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.04. Dagang NeXchange Bhd's value of 0.48 is 53.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.68 vs. the industry median of 1.04, Dagang NeXchange 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 Software company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Software companies is 1.04, based on 1,722 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. Dagang NeXchange Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.48 is 53.8% 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 Dagang NeXchange Bhd. For the Software industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dagang NeXchange Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.48, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 0.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dagang NeXchange Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dagang NeXchange Bhd (XKLS:4456) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.28, compared to a current price of RM0.47 — trading 67.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.48, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 0.68 and 53.8% below the Software industry median of 1.04. Dagang NeXchange Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 9 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 Dagang NeXchange Bhd (XKLS:4456), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.48 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 Dagang NeXchange Bhd (XKLS:4456) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dagang NeXchange Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM0.47 is trading 67.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.28. GuruFocus considers Dagang NeXchange Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:4456:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.48 (29% below median its 10-year median of 0.68)
  • GF Value™: RM0.28 vs. price of RM0.47 (67.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 53.8% below the Software median (#999999 of 1722)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:4456 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Dagang NeXchange Bhd Business Description

Address Dagang Net Tower, Block 10 (A & B) Corporate Park, Star Central, Lingkaran, Cyberpoint Timur, Cyber 12, Cyberjaya, SGR, MYS, 63000
Dagang NeXchange Bhd is a Malaysia based company. The business operates in various segments that include Corporate, Information technology, Energy and Semiconductor. Corporate is in provision of corporate services to the entities within the group. Information technology which include Supply, delivery, installation, testing, commissioning and maintenance of IT hardware, development, management and B2G e-commerce. Energy includes providing upstream oil and gas exploration, production, sale of oil and gas related equipment and services, provision of engineering, technical support and energy related business. Key revenue is generated from Semiconductor segment which consists manufacturing of semiconductor wafers ,supplies multinational fables, sales of semiconductor related tools and others.
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