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Hextar Global BhdXKLS:5151 -2.56%48 Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.74 as of Mar. 2026, which is 29% above its 10-year median of 2.89. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5151 with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.91 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 203 Agriculture companies, Hextar Global Bhd ranks worse than 67.49% 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 Hextar Global Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5151'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.87 Med: 2.89 Max: 6.86
Current: 3.2
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Hextar Global Bhd was 6.86. The lowest was -4.87. And the median was 2.89.
XKLS:5151's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 67.49% of 203
companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 2.08
vs XKLS:5151: 3.20
Hextar Global Bhd (XKLS:5151) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation
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.
Hextar Global Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Hextar Global Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hextar Global 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.
XKLS:5151 vs CTVA, CF, MOS: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Hextar Global 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.
Hextar Global Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA vs Agriculture Industry
For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, Hextar Global Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hextar Global 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.
Hextar Global Bhd (XKLS:5151) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.74 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 Hextar Global Bhd. This is 29% above median its historical median of 2.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Hextar Global Bhd ranks #137 out of 203 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 67.5%.
Is Hextar Global Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Hextar Global Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.74 is 29% above median its 10-year median of 2.89. The Agriculture industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.08. Hextar Global Bhd's value of 3.74 is 79.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hextar Global Bhd ranks #137 out of 203 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hextar Global Bhd has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hextar Global Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, Hextar Global Bhd ranks #137 out of 203 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Hextar Global Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.08. Hextar Global Bhd's value of 3.74 is 79.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.89 vs. the industry median of 2.08, Hextar Global 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 an Agriculture company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Agriculture companies is 2.08, based on 203 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. Hextar Global Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.74 is 79.8% 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 Hextar Global Bhd. For the Agriculture industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hextar Global Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.74, which is 29% above median its own 10-year median of 2.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hextar Global Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hextar Global Bhd (XKLS:5151) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.91, compared to a current price of RM0.76 — trading 16.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.74, which is 29% above median its 10-year median of 2.89 and 79.8% above the Agriculture industry median of 2.08. Hextar Global Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 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 Hextar Global Bhd (XKLS:5151), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.74 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 Hextar Global Bhd (XKLS:5151) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hextar Global Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.76 is trading 16.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.91.
GuruFocus considers Hextar Global Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5151:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 3.74 (29% above median its 10-year median of 2.89)
GF Value™: RM0.91 vs. price of RM0.76 (16.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 79.8% above the Agriculture median (#137 of 203)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5151 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hextar Global Bhd is a Malaysia-based investment holding company. The company, through its subsidiaries, is involved in the trading and distribution of agrochemicals and fertilizers, the manufacturing and trading of healthcare disposable products, and agro-based technology. It has four operating segments, including Investment holding, Agriculture, Specialty chemicals, and Fruits. The maximum revenue is generated from the Specialty Chemicals segment. It operates principally in Malaysia. Its product distributions are channeled through distributors, hypermarkets, supermarkets, and dealer networks in all towns in Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah, and Sarawak.
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