OSK Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5053) Debt-to-EBITDA : 6.48 (As of Mar. 2026) — 26% Above Median

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XKLS:5053 OSK Holdings Bhd XKLS:5053
72 GF Score
Price RM2.01
GF Value RM1.42
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is OSK Holdings Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA?

OSK Holdings Bhd XKLS:5053 +1.52% 72 Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.48 as of Mar. 2026, which is 26% above its 10-year median of 5.14. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5053 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.42 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,274 Real Estate companies, OSK Holdings Bhd ranks worse than 53.38% on this metric.

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

OSK Holdings Bhd's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM1,202 Mil. OSK Holdings Bhd's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM3,277 Mil. OSK Holdings Bhd's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM691 Mil. OSK Holdings Bhd's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.48.

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 OSK Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

XKLS:5053' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.87   Med: 5.14   Max: 6.12
Current: 6.12

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of OSK Holdings Bhd was 6.12. The lowest was 3.87. And the median was 5.14.

XKLS:5053's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
53.38% of 1274 companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 5.625 vs XKLS:5053: 6.12

OSK Holdings Bhd  (XKLS:5053) 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.


OSK Holdings Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


OSK Holdings Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for OSK Holdings 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.

OSK Holdings Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

OSK Holdings Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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OSK Holdings 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 6.77 6.26 5.80 5.52 6.48

OSK Holdings Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Competitor Comparison

For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, OSK Holdings 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.


OSK Holdings Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, OSK Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where OSK Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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OSK Holdings Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

OSK Holdings 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
=(1463.499 + 2879.552) / 733.815
=5.92

OSK Holdings 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
=(1201.858 + 3277.004) / 691.136
=6.48

* 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 (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 6.48 mean?
OSK Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5053) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 6.48 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 OSK Holdings Bhd. This is 26% above median its historical median of 5.14. Over the past decade, OSK Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.87 to 6.12. According to the industry distribution chart, OSK Holdings Bhd ranks #680 out of 1274 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 53.4%.
Is OSK Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
OSK Holdings Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 6.48 is 26% above median its 10-year median of 5.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.87 to a high of 6.12. The Real Estate industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.63. OSK Holdings Bhd's value of 6.48 is 15.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, OSK Holdings Bhd ranks #680 out of 1274 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, OSK Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does OSK Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, OSK Holdings Bhd ranks #680 out of 1274 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places OSK Holdings Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.63. OSK Holdings Bhd's value of 6.48 is 15.2% above this benchmark. Historically, OSK Holdings Bhd's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.87 to 6.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.14 vs. the industry median of 5.63, OSK Holdings 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 Real Estate company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Real Estate companies is 5.63, based on 1,274 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. OSK Holdings Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 6.48 is 15.2% 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 OSK Holdings Bhd. For the Real Estate industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. OSK Holdings Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.48, which is 26% above median its own 10-year median of 5.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is OSK Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, OSK Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5053) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.42, compared to a current price of RM2.01 — trading 41.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.48, which is 26% above median its 10-year median of 5.14 and 15.2% above the Real Estate industry median of 5.63. OSK Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 10 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 OSK Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5053), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.48 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 OSK Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5053) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, OSK Holdings Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM2.01 is trading 41.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.42. GuruFocus considers OSK Holdings Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5053:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 6.48 (26% above median its 10-year median of 5.14)
  • GF Value™: RM1.42 vs. price of RM2.01 (41.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 15.2% above the Real Estate median (#680 of 1274)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5053 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


OSK Holdings Bhd Business Description

Address Jalan Ampang, 21st Floor, Plaza OSK, Wilayah Persekutuan, Kuala Lumpur, MYS, 50450
OSK Holdings Bhd is an investment holding company with a focus on core areas of business: Property segment; Financial services segment; Industries segment; Hospitality segment and Investment Holding. It derives maximum revenue from Property Segment, which involves development and construction of residential and commercial properties for sale, provision of project management services, management and letting of properties, contributing to rental yield and property appreciation, and cultivation and sale of oil palm fresh fruit bunches and other agricultural produce. Alongside its real estate engagements, OSK engages in the manufacturing and trading of cable and wire products, wall panels, and building materials.
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