Evergreen Fibreboard Bhd (XKLS:5101) Debt-to-EBITDA : 14.07 (As of Mar. 2026) — 561% Above Median

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XKLS:5101 Evergreen Fibreboard Bhd XKLS:5101
33 GF Score
Price RM0.13
GF Value RM0.25
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Evergreen Fibreboard Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA?

Evergreen Fibreboard Bhd XKLS:5101 33 Debt-to-EBITDA is 14.07 as of Mar. 2026, which is 561% above its 10-year median of 2.13. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5101 with a GF Score™ of 33/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.25 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 331 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, Evergreen Fibreboard Bhd ranks worse than 81.57% on this metric.

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

Evergreen Fibreboard Bhd's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM145.7 Mil. Evergreen Fibreboard Bhd's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM96.9 Mil. Evergreen Fibreboard Bhd's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM17.2 Mil. Evergreen Fibreboard Bhd's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 14.07.

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

XKLS:5101' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -16.72   Med: 2.13   Max: 6.11
Current: 6.11

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Evergreen Fibreboard Bhd was 6.11. The lowest was -16.72. And the median was 2.13.

XKLS:5101's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
81.57% of 331 companies
in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry
Industry Median: 1.82 vs XKLS:5101: 6.11

Evergreen Fibreboard Bhd  (XKLS:5101) 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.


Evergreen Fibreboard Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Evergreen Fibreboard Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Evergreen Fibreboard 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.

Evergreen Fibreboard Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Evergreen Fibreboard Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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Evergreen Fibreboard 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 3.54 3.40 4.20 -68.09 14.07

XKLS:5101 vs SN, SGI, MHK: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Evergreen Fibreboard 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.


Evergreen Fibreboard Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Evergreen Fibreboard Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Evergreen Fibreboard Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Evergreen Fibreboard 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
=(143.105 + 97.933) / 53.659
=4.49

Evergreen Fibreboard 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
=(145.669 + 96.924) / 17.244
=14.07

* 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 14.07 mean?
Evergreen Fibreboard Bhd (XKLS:5101) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 14.07 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 Evergreen Fibreboard Bhd. This is 561% above median its historical median of 2.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Evergreen Fibreboard Bhd ranks #270 out of 331 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 81.6%.
Is Evergreen Fibreboard Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Evergreen Fibreboard Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 14.07 is 561% above median its 10-year median of 2.13. The Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.82. Evergreen Fibreboard Bhd's value of 14.07 is 673.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Evergreen Fibreboard Bhd ranks #270 out of 331 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Evergreen Fibreboard Bhd has a GF Score™ of 33/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Evergreen Fibreboard Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to SN and SGI?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, Evergreen Fibreboard Bhd ranks #270 out of 331 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Evergreen Fibreboard Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.82. Evergreen Fibreboard Bhd's value of 14.07 is 673.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.13 vs. the industry median of 1.82, Evergreen Fibreboard 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 1.82, based on 331 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. Evergreen Fibreboard Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 14.07 is 673.1% 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 Evergreen Fibreboard Bhd. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Evergreen Fibreboard Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 14.07, which is 561% above median its own 10-year median of 2.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Evergreen Fibreboard Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Evergreen Fibreboard Bhd (XKLS:5101) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.25, compared to a current price of RM0.13 — trading 48% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 14.07, which is 561% above median its 10-year median of 2.13 and 673.1% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median of 1.82. Evergreen Fibreboard Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 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 Evergreen Fibreboard Bhd (XKLS:5101), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 14.07 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 Evergreen Fibreboard Bhd (XKLS:5101) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Evergreen Fibreboard Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.13 is trading 48% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.25. GuruFocus considers Evergreen Fibreboard Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5101:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 14.07 (561% above median its 10-year median of 2.13)
  • GF Value™: RM0.25 vs. price of RM0.13 (48% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 33/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 673.1% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances median (#270 of 331)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5101 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Evergreen Fibreboard Bhd Business Description

Address PLO 22, Parit Raja Industrial Estate, Batu Pahat, Parit Raja, JHR, MYS, 86400
Evergreen Fibreboard Bhd is engaged in the manufacture of medium-density fibreboard and wooden furniture. The group is organised into geographical segments; Malaysia which involves the manufacture of medium-density fibreboard, wooden furniture parts, and furniture, particleboard, glue, and resin, as well as trading and managing of plantation; Thailand which involves the production and distribution of medium density fibreboard and wood products; and Indonesia which comprises manufacture of medium density fibreboard, glue, and resin; and Others which consists distribution of household products made of rubberwood. It derives prime revenue from Malaysia.
33GF Score

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