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Nestle Malaysia BhdXKLS:4707 -0.88%85 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.46 as of Jun. 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 0.56. GuruFocus rates XKLS:4707 with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of RM111.18 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,553 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Nestle Malaysia Bhd ranks better than 79.2% 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 Nestle Malaysia Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:4707'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.36 Med: 0.56 Max: 1.58
Current: 0.47
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Nestle Malaysia Bhd was 1.58. The lowest was 0.36. And the median was 0.56.
XKLS:4707's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 79.2% of 1553
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 2.07
vs XKLS:4707: 0.47
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.
Nestle Malaysia Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Nestle Malaysia Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nestle Malaysia 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.
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Nestle Malaysia 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.
Nestle Malaysia Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Nestle Malaysia Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nestle Malaysia 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 (Jun. 2026) EBITDA data.
Nestle Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:4707) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.46 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Nestle Malaysia Bhd. This is 18% below median its historical median of 0.56. Over the past decade, Nestle Malaysia Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.36 to 1.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Nestle Malaysia Bhd ranks #323 out of 1553 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 20.8%.
Is Nestle Malaysia Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Nestle Malaysia Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.46 is 18% below median its 10-year median of 0.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.36 to a high of 1.58. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.07. Nestle Malaysia Bhd's value of 0.46 is 77.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nestle Malaysia Bhd ranks #323 out of 1553 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nestle Malaysia Bhd has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nestle Malaysia Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Nestle Malaysia Bhd ranks #323 out of 1553 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Nestle Malaysia Bhd in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.07. Nestle Malaysia Bhd's value of 0.46 is 77.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Nestle Malaysia Bhd's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.36 to 1.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.56 vs. the industry median of 2.07, Nestle Malaysia 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 2.07, based on 1,553 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. Nestle Malaysia Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.46 is 77.8% 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 Nestle Malaysia Bhd. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nestle Malaysia Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.46, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 0.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nestle Malaysia Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nestle Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:4707) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM111.18, compared to a current price of RM101.80 — trading 8.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.46, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 0.56 and 77.8% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 2.07. Nestle Malaysia Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 4 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 Nestle Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:4707), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.46 as of Jun. 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 Nestle Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:4707) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nestle Malaysia Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM101.80 is trading 8.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM111.18.
GuruFocus considers Nestle Malaysia Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:4707:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.46 (18% below median its 10-year median of 0.56)
GF Value™: RM111.18 vs. price of RM101.80 (8.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 77.8% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#323 of 1553)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:4707 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nestle Malaysia Bhd is a Malaysian investment holding company owned by Nestle. The business activities of the group are functioned through Food and beverages and Others segments which include Nutrition, Nestle Professional, Nestle Health Science and NESPRESSO. The Food and Beverages segment derives maximum revenue. The products offered by the group are related to dairy, beverages, food, Nestle Professional, Nestle Ice Cream, confectionery, chilled dairy, infant nutrition, and health science. The main geography is the domestic market, representing approximately maximum of total sales. The known brands are Nescafe, Maggi, Nespray, Kit Kat, and Milo.
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