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Zhulian BhdXKLS:5131 +0.55%72 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.08 as of May. 2026, which is 10700% above its 10-year median of 0.01. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5131 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.19 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 911 Retail - Cyclical companies, Zhulian Bhd ranks better than 62.13% 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 Zhulian Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5131'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0 Med: 0.01 Max: 1.64
Current: 1.64
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Zhulian Bhd was 1.64. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.01.
XKLS:5131's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 62.13% of 911
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 2.32
vs XKLS:5131: 1.64
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.
Zhulian Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Zhulian Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Zhulian 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.
For the Luxury Goods subindustry, Zhulian 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.
Zhulian Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Zhulian Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Zhulian 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 (May. 2026) EBITDA data.
Zhulian Bhd (XKLS:5131) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.08 as of May. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Zhulian Bhd. This is 10700% above median its historical median of 0.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Zhulian Bhd ranks #345 out of 911 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 37.9%.
Is Zhulian Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Zhulian Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.08 is 10700% above median its 10-year median of 0.01. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.32. Zhulian Bhd's value of 1.08 is 53.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zhulian Bhd ranks #345 out of 911 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Zhulian Bhd has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zhulian Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to TPR and SIG?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Zhulian Bhd ranks #345 out of 911 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Zhulian Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.32. Zhulian Bhd's value of 1.08 is 53.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.01 vs. the industry median of 2.32, Zhulian Bhd has consistently been below 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.32, based on 911 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. Zhulian Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.08 is 53.4% below 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 Zhulian Bhd. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zhulian Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.08, which is 10700% above median its own 10-year median of 0.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zhulian Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zhulian Bhd (XKLS:5131) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.19, compared to a current price of RM0.91 — trading 23.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.08, which is 10700% above median its 10-year median of 0.01 and 53.4% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 2.32. Zhulian Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 7 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 Zhulian Bhd (XKLS:5131), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.08 as of May. 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 Zhulian Bhd (XKLS:5131) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zhulian Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.91 is trading 23.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.19.
GuruFocus considers Zhulian Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5131:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.08 (10700% above median its 10-year median of 0.01)
GF Value™: RM1.19 vs. price of RM0.91 (23.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 53.4% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#345 of 911)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5131 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Zhulian Corp Bhd is an investment holding company based in Malaysia, operating principally in the direct selling industry. Through its subsidiaries, the Group is engaged in the manufacturing, distribution, marketing, and sale of jewellery and a diversified portfolio of consumer products. Its products include jewellery, beverages, health supplements, home wellness, therapeutic beddings, household products, and personal, baby and beauty care. The Group's operations are principally confined to the manufacture and sale of jewellery and consumer products on a direct sales basis, mainly carried out in Malaysia, Thailand, and Cambodia, with Thailand generating maximum revenue.
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