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Samchem Holdings BhdXKLS:5147 +3.13%33 Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.26 as of Mar. 2026, which is 31% below its 10-year median of 3.28. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5147 with a GF Score™ of 33/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.44 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,236 Chemicals companies, Samchem Holdings Bhd ranks worse than 65.78% 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 Samchem Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5147'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.76 Med: 3.28 Max: 5.16
Current: 3.55
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Samchem Holdings Bhd was 5.16. The lowest was 1.76. And the median was 3.28.
XKLS:5147's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 65.78% of 1236
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 2.16
vs XKLS:5147: 3.55
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.
Samchem Holdings Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Samchem Holdings Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Samchem 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.
For the Chemicals subindustry, Samchem 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.
Samchem Holdings Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Samchem Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Samchem Holdings 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.
Samchem Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5147) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.26 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 Samchem Holdings Bhd. This is 31% below median its historical median of 3.28. Over the past decade, Samchem Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.76 to 5.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Samchem Holdings Bhd ranks #813 out of 1236 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 65.8%.
Is Samchem Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Samchem Holdings Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.26 is 31% below median its 10-year median of 3.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.76 to a high of 5.16. The Chemicals industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.16. Samchem Holdings Bhd's value of 2.26 is 4.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Samchem Holdings Bhd ranks #813 out of 1236 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Samchem Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 33/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Samchem Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Samchem Holdings Bhd ranks #813 out of 1236 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Samchem Holdings Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.16. Samchem Holdings Bhd's value of 2.26 is 4.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Samchem Holdings Bhd's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.76 to 5.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.28 vs. the industry median of 2.16, Samchem 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 Chemicals company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Chemicals companies is 2.16, based on 1,236 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. Samchem Holdings Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.26 is 4.6% 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 Samchem Holdings Bhd. For the Chemicals industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Samchem Holdings Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.26, which is 31% below median its own 10-year median of 3.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Samchem Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Samchem Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5147) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.44, compared to a current price of RM0.50 — trading 12.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.26, which is 31% below median its 10-year median of 3.28 and 4.6% above the Chemicals industry median of 2.16. Samchem Holdings 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 Samchem Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5147), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.26 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 Samchem Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5147) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Samchem Holdings Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM0.50 is trading 12.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.44.
GuruFocus considers Samchem Holdings Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5147:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 2.26 (31% below median its 10-year median of 3.28)
GF Value™: RM0.44 vs. price of RM0.50 (12.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 4.6% above the Chemicals median (#813 of 1236)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5147 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Samchem Holdings Bhd is an industrial chemical distributor in Malaysia and South East Asia. The company engages in distribution of chemicals that are used in various industries including automotive, manufacturing, paint and coating, foaming, agriculture, household (detergents, stain removers, and multi-purpose cleaners), construction, oil & gas and even in personal care & grooming (deodorant, mouthwash, shampoo, hair gel, toothpaste, cosmetics, and nail polish). The group reports the segments as Malaysia, Republic of Indonesia, Socialist Republic of Vietnam and Republic of Singapore. The majority of the revenue is derived from Malaysia.
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