MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5202) Debt-to-EBITDA : 4.39 (As of Jun. 2026) — Near Median

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XKLS:5202 MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd XKLS:5202
43 GF Score
Price RM0.67
GF Value RM0.93
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA?

MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd XKLS:5202 -0.74% 43 Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.39 as of Jun. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 4.25. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5202 with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.93 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,563 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd ranks worse than 63979.46% on this metric.

Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.

MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was RM694 Mil. MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was RM66 Mil. MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was RM173 Mil. MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 4.39.

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: -2.52

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 1563 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 2.13 vs XKLS:5202: -2.52

MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd  (XKLS:5202) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation

In the calculation of Debt-to-EBITDA, we use the total of Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation divided by EBITDA. In some calculations, Total Liabilities is used to for calculation.


Be Aware

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

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The historical data trend for MSM Malaysia 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.

MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Debt-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -22.87 17.13 -0.66 -46.91 4.39

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.


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MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.

MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(811.723 + 118.803) / -246.561
=-3.77

MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(694.335 + 66.481) / 173.204
=4.39

* 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 (Jun. 2026) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.39 mean?
MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5202) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.39 as of Jun. 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. This is near median its historical median of 4.25. According to the industry distribution chart, MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd ranks #999999 out of 1563 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 of 4.39 is near median its 10-year median of 4.25. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.13. MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd's value of 4.39 is 106.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd ranks #999999 out of 1563 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 43/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, 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 1563 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 2.13. MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd's value of 4.39 is 106.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.25 vs. the industry median of 2.13, MSM Malaysia 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 2.13, based on 1,563 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. MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.39 is 106.1% 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 MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.13 — 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 4.39, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.25. 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 Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.93, compared to a current price of RM0.67 — trading 28% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.39, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.25 and 106.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 2.13. MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 5 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 4.39 as of Jun. 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 RM0.67 is trading 28% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.93. GuruFocus considers MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5202:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 4.39 (near median its 10-year median of 4.25)
  • GF Value™: RM0.93 vs. price of RM0.67 (28% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 43/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 106.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#999999 of 1563)

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 Business Description

Address No. 11, Persiaran KLCC, Level 44, Menara Felda, Platinum Park, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 50088
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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