Sentral REIT (XKLS:5123) Debt-to-EBITDA : 9.06 (As of Jun. 2026) — Near Median

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XKLS:5123 Sentral REIT XKLS:5123
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Price RM0.73
GF Value RM0.80
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Sentral REIT Debt-to-EBITDA?

Sentral REIT XKLS:5123 +0.69% 47 Debt-to-EBITDA is 9.06 as of Jun. 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 8.96. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5123 with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.80 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 577 REITs companies, Sentral REIT ranks worse than 78.68% on this metric.

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

Sentral REIT's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was RM480.9 Mil. Sentral REIT's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was RM702.7 Mil. Sentral REIT's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was RM130.6 Mil. Sentral REIT's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 9.06.

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 Sentral REIT's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

XKLS:5123' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.23   Med: 8.96   Max: 11.41
Current: 10.87

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Sentral REIT was 11.41. The lowest was 7.23. And the median was 8.96.

XKLS:5123's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
78.68% of 577 companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 6.56 vs XKLS:5123: 10.87

Sentral REIT  (XKLS:5123) 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.


Sentral REIT Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Sentral REIT Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sentral REIT'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.

Sentral REIT Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Sentral REIT 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 8.12 10.12 10.57 8.90 11.27

Sentral REIT 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 8.80 9.00 27.23 9.08 9.06

XKLS:5123 vs BXP, ARE, VNO: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the REIT - Office subindustry, Sentral REIT'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.


Sentral REIT Debt-to-EBITDA vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Sentral REIT's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sentral REIT's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Sentral REIT Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Sentral REIT'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
=(390.922 + 832.349) / 108.543
=11.27

Sentral REIT'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
=(480.899 + 702.662) / 130.624
=9.06

* 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 9.06 mean?
Sentral REIT (XKLS:5123) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 9.06 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 Sentral REIT. This is near median its historical median of 8.96. Over the past decade, Sentral REIT's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 7.23 to 11.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Sentral REIT ranks #454 out of 577 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 78.7%.
Is Sentral REIT's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Sentral REIT's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 9.06 is near median its 10-year median of 8.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.23 to a high of 11.41. The REITs industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.56. Sentral REIT's value of 9.06 is 38.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sentral REIT ranks #454 out of 577 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sentral REIT has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sentral REIT's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to BXP and ARE?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Sentral REIT ranks #454 out of 577 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Sentral REIT in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.56. Sentral REIT's value of 9.06 is 38.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Sentral REIT's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 7.23 to 11.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.96 vs. the industry median of 6.56, Sentral REIT 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 REITs company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among REITs companies is 6.56, based on 577 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. Sentral REIT's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 9.06 is 38.1% 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 Sentral REIT. For the REITs industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sentral REIT's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 9.06, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sentral REIT stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sentral REIT (XKLS:5123) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.80, compared to a current price of RM0.73 — trading 8.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 9.06, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.96 and 38.1% above the REITs industry median of 6.56. Sentral REIT's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 5 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 Sentral REIT (XKLS:5123), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 9.06 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 Sentral REIT (XKLS:5123) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sentral REIT stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.73 is trading 8.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.80. GuruFocus considers Sentral REIT to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5123:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 9.06 (near median its 10-year median of 8.96)
  • GF Value™: RM0.80 vs. price of RM0.73 (8.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 47/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 38.1% above the REITs median (#454 of 577)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5123 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sentral REIT Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Address Jalan Stesen Sentral 2, G27A, Level 3A, Block B, Platinum Sentral, Kuala Lumpur Sentral, Kuala Lumpur, MYS, 50470
Sentral REIT is a real estate investment trust. The company is engaged in the acquisition of an investment in commercial properties including office, retail assets, and car parks. The properties of the company includes Cyberjaya, Petaling Jaya, Kuala Lumpur, Mont' Kiara, KL Sentral, and Penang.
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