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Media Prima BhdXKLS:4502 47 Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.96 as of Mar. 2026, which is 149% above its 10-year median of 1.19. GuruFocus rates XKLS:4502 with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.37 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 678 Media - Diversified companies, Media Prima Bhd ranks worse than 59.14% 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 Media Prima Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:4502'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.03 Med: 1.19 Max: 2.55
Current: 2.22
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Media Prima Bhd was 2.55. The lowest was -1.03. And the median was 1.19.
XKLS:4502's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 59.14% of 678
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.655
vs XKLS:4502: 2.22
Media Prima Bhd (XKLS:4502) 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.
Media Prima Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Media Prima Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Media Prima 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.
XKLS:4502 vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, Media Prima 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.
Media Prima Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Media Prima Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Media Prima 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.
Media Prima Bhd (XKLS:4502) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.96 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 Media Prima Bhd. This is 149% above median its historical median of 1.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Media Prima Bhd ranks #401 out of 678 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 59.1%.
Is Media Prima Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Media Prima Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.96 is 149% above median its 10-year median of 1.19. The Media - Diversified industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.66. Media Prima Bhd's value of 2.96 is 78.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Media Prima Bhd ranks #401 out of 678 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Media Prima Bhd has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Media Prima Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Media Prima Bhd ranks #401 out of 678 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Media Prima Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.66. Media Prima Bhd's value of 2.96 is 78.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.19 vs. the industry median of 1.66, Media Prima 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Media - Diversified companies is 1.66, based on 678 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. Media Prima Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.96 is 78.9% 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 Media Prima Bhd. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Media Prima Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.96, which is 149% above median its own 10-year median of 1.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Media Prima Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Media Prima Bhd (XKLS:4502) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.37, compared to a current price of RM0.29 — trading 23% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.96, which is 149% above median its 10-year median of 1.19 and 78.9% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.66. Media Prima Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 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 Media Prima Bhd (XKLS:4502), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.96 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 Media Prima Bhd (XKLS:4502) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Media Prima Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.29 is trading 23% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.37.
GuruFocus considers Media Prima Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:4502:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 2.96 (149% above median its 10-year median of 1.19)
GF Value™: RM0.37 vs. price of RM0.29 (23% below fair value)
Industry Position: 78.9% above the Media - Diversified median (#401 of 678)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:4502 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Media Prima Bhd is an integrated media company. It is engaged in commercial television and radio broadcasting, publishing, editorial services, provision of internet-based online services, general media advertising, provision of advertising space and related production works, sale of programme rights, cable and streaming rights, content production, property management services, procurement services and other media industry-related services. The company owns free-to-air television stations namely TV3, 8TV, ntv7 and TV9. It manages its business in segments namely Omnia, Broadcasting, Outdoor Media, Print Media, Digital Media, and Home Shopping. The company's majority of the revenue is generated from the Omnia segment.
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