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AYS Ventures BhdXKLS:5021 +2.38%29 Debt-to-EBITDA is 9.72 as of Mar. 2026, which is 34% above its 10-year median of 7.23. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5021 with a GF Score™ of 29/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.27 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 497 Steel companies, AYS Ventures Bhd ranks worse than 94.57% 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 AYS Ventures Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5021'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.85 Med: 7.23 Max: 24.62
Current: 24.16
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of AYS Ventures Bhd was 24.62. The lowest was 2.85. And the median was 7.23.
XKLS:5021's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 94.57% of 497
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 2.92
vs XKLS:5021: 24.16
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.
AYS Ventures Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
AYS Ventures Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for AYS Ventures 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:5021 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, AYS Ventures 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.
AYS Ventures Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, AYS Ventures Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AYS Ventures 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.
AYS Ventures Bhd (XKLS:5021) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 9.72 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 AYS Ventures Bhd. This is 34% above median its historical median of 7.23. Over the past decade, AYS Ventures Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.85 to 24.62. According to the industry distribution chart, AYS Ventures Bhd ranks #470 out of 497 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 94.6%.
Is AYS Ventures Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
AYS Ventures Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 9.72 is 34% above median its 10-year median of 7.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.85 to a high of 24.62. The Steel industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.92. AYS Ventures Bhd's value of 9.72 is 232.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AYS Ventures Bhd ranks #470 out of 497 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, AYS Ventures Bhd has a GF Score™ of 29/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AYS Ventures Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, AYS Ventures Bhd ranks #470 out of 497 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places AYS Ventures Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.92. AYS Ventures Bhd's value of 9.72 is 232.9% above this benchmark. Historically, AYS Ventures Bhd's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.85 to 24.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.23 vs. the industry median of 2.92, AYS Ventures 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 Steel company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Steel companies is 2.92, based on 497 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. AYS Ventures Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 9.72 is 232.9% 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 AYS Ventures Bhd. For the Steel industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AYS Ventures Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 9.72, which is 34% above median its own 10-year median of 7.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AYS Ventures Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AYS Ventures Bhd (XKLS:5021) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.27, compared to a current price of RM0.22 — trading 20.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 9.72, which is 34% above median its 10-year median of 7.23 and 232.9% above the Steel industry median of 2.92. AYS Ventures Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 29/100 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 AYS Ventures Bhd (XKLS:5021), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 9.72 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 AYS Ventures Bhd (XKLS:5021) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AYS Ventures Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.22 is trading 20.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.27.
GuruFocus considers AYS Ventures Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5021:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 9.72 (34% above median its 10-year median of 7.23)
GF Value™: RM0.27 vs. price of RM0.22 (20.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 232.9% above the Steel median (#470 of 497)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5021 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AYS Ventures Bhd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, it is principally involved in the trading and manufacturing of steel, construction, and related products. The group's operating business segments are Trading and services, Manufacturing, and Others. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Trading and services segment, which is engaged in trading and marketing of steel products and all types of construction materials, warehousing, and storage services. The Manufacturing segment is involved in the manufacturing and trading of purlin, structural steel components, and other steel products. Geographically, the group generates maximum revenue from Malaysia, followed by Singapore, the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation countries, and other countries.
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