Nexg Bhd (XKLS:5216) Debt-to-EBITDA : -0.40 (As of Mar. 2026)

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XKLS:5216 Nexg Bhd XKLS:5216
45 GF Score
Price RM0.27
GF Value RM0.30
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Nexg Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA?

Nexg Bhd XKLS:5216 -1.82% 45 Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.40 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5216 with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.30 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,792 Hardware companies, Nexg Bhd ranks worse than 55803.52% on this metric.

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

Nexg Bhd's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM23.8 Mil. Nexg Bhd's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM13.7 Mil. Nexg Bhd's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-94.1 Mil. Nexg Bhd's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -0.40.

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 Nexg Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

XKLS:5216' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.06   Med: 1.04   Max: 2.13
Current: -1.06

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Nexg Bhd was 2.13. The lowest was -1.06. And the median was 1.04.

XKLS:5216's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 1792 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.71 vs XKLS:5216: -1.06

Nexg Bhd  (XKLS:5216) 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.


Nexg Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Nexg Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nexg 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.

Nexg Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Nexg Bhd Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.03 0.41 0.39 0.31 -1.06

Nexg Bhd Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 0.23 0.13 0.69 -0.11 -0.40

XKLS:5216 vs DELL, ANET, SNDK: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Nexg 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.


Nexg Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Nexg Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Nexg Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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45GF Score
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Nexg Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Nexg Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(23.821 + 13.735) / -35.376
=-1.06

Nexg Bhd's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(23.821 + 13.735) / -94.14
=-0.40

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of -0.40 mean?
Nexg Bhd (XKLS:5216) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of -0.40 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 Nexg Bhd. According to the industry distribution chart, Nexg Bhd ranks #999999 out of 1792 companies in the Hardware industry.
Is Nexg Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Nexg Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.40. Based on the distribution chart, Nexg Bhd ranks #999999 out of 1792 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Nexg Bhd has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nexg Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to DELL and ANET?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Nexg Bhd ranks #999999 out of 1792 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Nexg Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.71. 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. 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 Nexg 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. Nexg Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nexg Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nexg Bhd (XKLS:5216) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.30, compared to a current price of RM0.27 — trading 10% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.40. Nexg Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 2 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 Nexg Bhd (XKLS:5216), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.40 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 Nexg Bhd (XKLS:5216) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nexg Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.27 is trading 10% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.30. GuruFocus considers Nexg Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5216:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: -0.40
  • GF Value™: RM0.30 vs. price of RM0.27 (10% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 45/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5216 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Nexg Bhd Business Description

Address Bangunan Setia 1, Level 6, No. 15, Damansara Heights, Lorong Dungun, Kuala Lumpur, MYS, 50490
Nexg Bhd formerly Datasonic Group Bhd functions in the computer technology field. The company's segments include Customised smart card solutions (CSCS), Manufacturing (MA), and Investment Holding (IH). The CSCS segment is engaged in the provision of large-scale customized software and hardware systems for secure identification (ID), total smart card solutions, and information and communications technology (ICT) project management. The MA segment is engaged in the manufacturing of cards and booklets. The IH segment is engaged in investment holding and the provision of management services to the group of companies. The company derives maximum revenue from the CSCS segment.
45GF Score

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