Unisem (M) Bhd (XKLS:5005) Debt-to-EBITDA : 1.48 (As of Jun. 2026) — 190% Above Median

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XKLS:5005 Unisem (M) Bhd XKLS:5005
72 GF Score
Price RM4.45
GF Value RM4.04
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Unisem (M) Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA?

Unisem (M) Bhd XKLS:5005 -1.33% 72 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.48 as of Jun. 2026, which is 190% above its 10-year median of 0.51. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5005 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of RM4.04 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 742 Semiconductors companies, Unisem (M) Bhd ranks worse than 52.96% on this metric.

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

Unisem (M) Bhd's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was RM527 Mil. Unisem (M) Bhd's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was RM0 Mil. Unisem (M) Bhd's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was RM357 Mil. Unisem (M) Bhd's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 1.48.

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 Unisem (M) Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

XKLS:5005' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.13   Med: 0.51   Max: 1.43
Current: 1.43

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Unisem (M) Bhd was 1.43. The lowest was 0.13. And the median was 0.51.

XKLS:5005's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
52.96% of 742 companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 1.305 vs XKLS:5005: 1.43

Unisem (M) Bhd  (XKLS:5005) 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.


Unisem (M) Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Unisem (M) Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Unisem (M) 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.

Unisem (M) Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Unisem (M) Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.42 0.40 0.72 0.61 1.09

Unisem (M) Bhd Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 0.85 0.94 0.80 2.14 1.48

XKLS:5005 vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, Unisem (M) 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.


Unisem (M) Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Unisem (M) Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Unisem (M) Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Unisem (M) Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Unisem (M) 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
=(382.942 + 23.769) / 371.902
=1.09

Unisem (M) Bhd's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(527.081 + 0) / 356.636
=1.48

* 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 (Jun. 2026) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.48 mean?
Unisem (M) Bhd (XKLS:5005) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.48 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 Unisem (M) Bhd. This is 190% above median its historical median of 0.51. Over the past decade, Unisem (M) Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.13 to 1.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Unisem (M) Bhd ranks #393 out of 742 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 53%.
Is Unisem (M) Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Unisem (M) Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.48 is 190% above median its 10-year median of 0.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.13 to a high of 1.43. The Semiconductors industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.31. Unisem (M) Bhd's value of 1.48 is 13.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Unisem (M) Bhd ranks #393 out of 742 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Unisem (M) Bhd has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Unisem (M) Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Unisem (M) Bhd ranks #393 out of 742 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Unisem (M) Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.31. Unisem (M) Bhd's value of 1.48 is 13.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Unisem (M) Bhd's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.13 to 1.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.51 vs. the industry median of 1.31, Unisem (M) 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Semiconductors companies is 1.31, based on 742 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. Unisem (M) Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.48 is 13.4% 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 Unisem (M) Bhd. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Unisem (M) Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.48, which is 190% above median its own 10-year median of 0.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Unisem (M) Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Unisem (M) Bhd (XKLS:5005) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM4.04, compared to a current price of RM4.45 — trading 10.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.48, which is 190% above median its 10-year median of 0.51 and 13.4% above the Semiconductors industry median of 1.31. Unisem (M) Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 8 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 Unisem (M) Bhd (XKLS:5005), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.48 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 Unisem (M) Bhd (XKLS:5005) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Unisem (M) Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM4.45 is trading 10.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM4.04. GuruFocus considers Unisem (M) Bhd to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5005:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.48 (190% above median its 10-year median of 0.51)
  • GF Value™: RM4.04 vs. price of RM4.45 (10.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 13.4% above the Semiconductors median (#393 of 742)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5005 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Unisem (M) Bhd Business Description

Address No. 1, Persiaran Pulai Jaya 9, Kawasan Perindustrian Pulai Jaya, Ipoh, PRK, MYS, 31300
Unisem (M) Bhd is principally engaged in the manufacturing services of semiconductor devices in Malaysia. provides semiconductor assembly and test services to electronics companies. Its services include wafer bumping, wafer probing, wafer grinding, and a range of leadframe and substrate integrated circuit packaging, as well as wafer-level chip-scale packaging. It also offers RF, analog, digital, and mixed-signal test services. In addition, the company provides assembly, testing, failure analysis, and electrical and thermal characterization services. Geographically, its operations are located in Malaysia and the People's Republic of China.
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