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VSTECS BhdXKLS:5162 -1.76%78 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.02 as of Mar. 2026, which is 82% below its 10-year median of 0.11. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5162 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.55 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,792 Hardware companies, VSTECS Bhd ranks better than 98.44% 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 VSTECS Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5162'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.02 Med: 0.11 Max: 0.45
Current: 0.02
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of VSTECS Bhd was 0.45. The lowest was 0.02. And the median was 0.11.
XKLS:5162's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 98.44% of 1792
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.71
vs XKLS:5162: 0.02
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.
VSTECS Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
VSTECS Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for VSTECS 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:5162 vs SNX, ARW, AVT: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, VSTECS 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.
VSTECS Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, VSTECS Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where VSTECS 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.
VSTECS Bhd (XKLS:5162) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.02 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 VSTECS Bhd. This is 82% below median its historical median of 0.11. Over the past decade, VSTECS Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.02 to 0.45. According to the industry distribution chart, VSTECS Bhd ranks #28 out of 1792 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 1.6%.
Is VSTECS Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
VSTECS Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.02 is 82% below median its 10-year median of 0.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 0.45. The Hardware industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.71. VSTECS Bhd's value of 0.02 is 98.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, VSTECS Bhd ranks #28 out of 1792 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, VSTECS Bhd has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does VSTECS Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to SNX and ARW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, VSTECS Bhd ranks #28 out of 1792 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places VSTECS Bhd in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.71. VSTECS Bhd's value of 0.02 is 98.8% below this benchmark. Historically, VSTECS Bhd's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.02 to 0.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.11 vs. the industry median of 1.71, VSTECS 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 Hardware company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Hardware companies is 1.71, based on 1,792 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. VSTECS Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.02 is 98.8% 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 VSTECS Bhd. For the Hardware industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. VSTECS Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.02, which is 82% below median its own 10-year median of 0.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is VSTECS Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, VSTECS Bhd (XKLS:5162) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.55, compared to a current price of RM1.67 — trading 7.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.02, which is 82% below median its 10-year median of 0.11 and 98.8% below the Hardware industry median of 1.71. VSTECS Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 1 warning sign 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 VSTECS Bhd (XKLS:5162), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.02 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 VSTECS Bhd (XKLS:5162) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, VSTECS Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM1.67 is trading 7.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.55.
GuruFocus considers VSTECS Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5162:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.02 (82% below median its 10-year median of 0.11)
GF Value™: RM1.55 vs. price of RM1.67 (7.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 98.8% below the Hardware median (#28 of 1792)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5162 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
VSTECS Bhd is engaged in the provision of e-commerce systems and solutions. The company distributes information and communications technology (ICT) products in Malaysia. These products consist of notebooks, personal computers, smartphones, tablets, wearables, printers, software, network and communication infrastructure, servers, and enterprise software. It operates in three segments. The ICT distribution segment distributes products to resellers, comprising mainly retailers. Its Enterprise systems segment markets products to system integrators and corporate dealers. The ICT services segment is involved in the provision of ICT services. The Enterprise Systems segment generates the maximum revenue.
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