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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 MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5202'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -14.14 Med: 4.25 Max: 19.62
Current: -2.13
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd was 19.62. The lowest was -14.14. And the median was 4.25.
XKLS:5202's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 100% of 1550
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 2.075
vs XKLS:5202: -2.13
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.
MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
* 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:5202 vs MDLZ, HSY, TR: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Confectioners subindustry, MSM Malaysia 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.
MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MSM Malaysia 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.
MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5202) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of -46.91 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 MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd. According to the industry distribution chart, MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd ranks #999999 out of 1550 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Is MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -46.91. Based on the distribution chart, MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd ranks #999999 out of 1550 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to MDLZ and HSY?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd ranks #999999 out of 1550 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.08. 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 2.08, based on 1,550 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. 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 MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd. For the Consumer Packaged Goods 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. MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -46.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5202) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.03, compared to a current price of RM0.61 — trading 41.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is -46.91. MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 3 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 MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5202), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is -46.91 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 MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5202) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.61 is trading 41.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.03.
GuruFocus considers MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5202:
Debt-to-EBITDA: -46.91
GF Value™: RM1.03 vs. price of RM0.61 (41.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5202 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd is a sugar manufacturing company. It has only one reportable segment, Sugar, which is engaged in sugar refining and sales, marketing of refined sugar, and commodity trading. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Malaysia and also has a presence in other parts of Asia, Europe, Africa, Oceania, and North America.
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