Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd (XKLS:5008) Debt-to-EBITDA : 2.82 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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XKLS:5008 Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd XKLS:5008
81 GF Score
Price RM1.24
GF Value RM1.63
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA?

Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd XKLS:5008 81 Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.82 as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 2.79. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5008 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.63 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 140 Industrial Distribution companies, Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd ranks worse than 67.14% on this metric.

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

Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM225 Mil. Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM64 Mil. Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM103 Mil. Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.82.

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 Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

XKLS:5008' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.53   Med: 2.79   Max: 4.88
Current: 3.25

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd was 4.88. The lowest was 1.53. And the median was 2.79.

XKLS:5008's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
67.14% of 140 companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 2.515 vs XKLS:5008: 3.25

Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd  (XKLS:5008) 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.


Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Harrisons Holdings (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.

Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 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 2.67 2.84 2.54 3.35 2.82

XKLS:5008 vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Harrisons Holdings (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.


Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA vs Industrial Distribution Industry

For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) 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
=(179.735 + 69.873) / 89.003
=2.80

Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) 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
=(225.263 + 64.332) / 102.82
=2.82

* 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 2.82 mean?
Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd (XKLS:5008) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.82 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 Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd. This is near median its historical median of 2.79. Over the past decade, Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.53 to 4.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd ranks #94 out of 140 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 67.1%.
Is Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.82 is near median its 10-year median of 2.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.53 to a high of 4.88. The Industrial Distribution industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.52. Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd's value of 2.82 is 12.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd ranks #94 out of 140 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd ranks #94 out of 140 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.52. Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd's value of 2.82 is 12.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.53 to 4.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.79 vs. the industry median of 2.52, Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Industrial Distribution companies is 2.52, based on 140 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. Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.82 is 12.1% 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 Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.82, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd (XKLS:5008) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.63, compared to a current price of RM1.24 — trading 23.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.82, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.79 and 12.1% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 2.52. Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd (XKLS:5008), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.82 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 Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd (XKLS:5008) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM1.24 is trading 23.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.63. GuruFocus considers Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5008:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 2.82 (near median its 10-year median of 2.79)
  • GF Value™: RM1.63 vs. price of RM1.24 (23.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 12.1% above the Industrial Distribution median (#94 of 140)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5008 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd Business Description

Address 10, Jalan Raja Laut, Unit 9A, 9th Floor, Wisma Bumi Raya, Wisma Bumi Raya, Kuala Lumpur, MYS, 50350
Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd is a sale, marketing, warehousing, distribution, and services organization in Malaysia. The Group operates in four key geographical segments within Malaysia, namely Sabah, Sarawak, Peninsular Malaysia and Others. The Sabah, Sarawak and Peninsular Malaysia segments comprise the trading and distribution of consumer products, building materials, industrial and agricultural chemical products, as well as the provision of insurance and shipping services within their respective geographical markets. The Others segment includes the trading and distribution of liquor products, as well as the provision of travel agency services, property rental, and the retailing of consumer goods.
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