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Globaltec Formation BhdXKLS:5220 +5.95%39 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.02 as of Mar. 2026, which is 44% above its 10-year median of 0.71. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5220 with a GF Score™ of 39/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.40 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,096 Vehicles & Parts companies, Globaltec Formation Bhd ranks better than 76.73% 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 Globaltec Formation Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5220'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.99 Med: 0.71 Max: 7.62
Current: 0.77
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Globaltec Formation Bhd was 7.62. The lowest was -0.99. And the median was 0.71.
XKLS:5220's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 76.73% of 1096
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 2.26
vs XKLS:5220: 0.77
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.
Globaltec Formation Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Globaltec Formation 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.
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Globaltec Formation 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.
Globaltec Formation Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Globaltec Formation Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Globaltec Formation 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.
Globaltec Formation Bhd (XKLS:5220) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.02 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 Globaltec Formation Bhd. This is 44% above median its historical median of 0.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Globaltec Formation Bhd ranks #255 out of 1096 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 23.3%.
Is Globaltec Formation Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Globaltec Formation Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.02 is 44% above median its 10-year median of 0.71. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.26. Globaltec Formation Bhd's value of 1.02 is 54.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Globaltec Formation Bhd ranks #255 out of 1096 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Globaltec Formation Bhd has a GF Score™ of 39/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Globaltec Formation Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Globaltec Formation Bhd ranks #255 out of 1096 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Globaltec Formation Bhd in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.26. Globaltec Formation Bhd's value of 1.02 is 54.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.71 vs. the industry median of 2.26, Globaltec Formation 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Vehicles & Parts companies is 2.26, based on 1,096 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. Globaltec Formation Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.02 is 54.9% 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 Globaltec Formation Bhd. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Globaltec Formation Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.02, which is 44% above median its own 10-year median of 0.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Globaltec Formation Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Globaltec Formation Bhd (XKLS:5220) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.40, compared to a current price of RM0.98 — trading 145% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.02, which is 44% above median its 10-year median of 0.71 and 54.9% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 2.26. Globaltec Formation Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 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 Globaltec Formation Bhd (XKLS:5220), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.02 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 Globaltec Formation Bhd (XKLS:5220) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Globaltec Formation Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM0.98 is trading 145% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.40.
GuruFocus considers Globaltec Formation Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5220:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.02 (44% above median its 10-year median of 0.71)
GF Value™: RM0.40 vs. price of RM0.98 (145% above fair value)
Industry Position: 54.9% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#255 of 1096)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5220 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Globaltec Formation Bhd is an auto parts manufacturer. Its business is divided into four reportable segments, namely Integrated Manufacturing Services (IMS), Resources, Energy, and Investment Holding. The IMS segment deals with designing and manufacturing automotive components, and it also consists of the precision machining, stamping, and tooling arm and the semiconductor division. The Resources segment includes the oil palm plantation and coal mining divisions. The Energy segment includes oil and gas exploration, production, and services. Lastly, the Investment Holding segment manages the company's investments in subsidiaries. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the IMS segment. Geographically, it derives key revenue from Malaysia.
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