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PBS BhdXKLS:5231 24 Debt-to-EBITDA is -12.96 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5231 with a GF Score™ of 24/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.06 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 834 Business Services companies, PBS Bhd ranks better than 50.48% 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 PBS Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5231'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -61.15 Med: 3 Max: 6.36
Current: 1.62
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of PBS Bhd was 6.36. The lowest was -61.15. And the median was 3.00.
XKLS:5231's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 50.48% of 834
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.66
vs XKLS:5231: 1.62
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.
PBS Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
PBS Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PBS 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:5231 vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, PBS 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.
PBS Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, PBS Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PBS 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.
PBS Bhd (XKLS:5231) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of -12.96 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 PBS Bhd. According to the industry distribution chart, PBS Bhd ranks #413 out of 834 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 49.5%.
Is PBS Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
PBS Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -12.96. Based on the distribution chart, PBS Bhd ranks #413 out of 834 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, PBS Bhd has a GF Score™ of 24/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PBS Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, PBS Bhd ranks #413 out of 834 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts PBS Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.66. 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 Business Services company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Business Services companies is 1.66, based on 834 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 PBS Bhd. For the Business Services industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PBS Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -12.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PBS Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PBS Bhd (XKLS:5231) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.06, compared to a current price of RM0.11 — trading 75% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is -12.96. PBS Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 24/100 with 4 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 PBS Bhd (XKLS:5231), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is -12.96 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 PBS Bhd (XKLS:5231) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PBS Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM0.11 is trading 75% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.06.
GuruFocus considers PBS Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5231:
Debt-to-EBITDA: -12.96
GF Value™: RM0.06 vs. price of RM0.11 (75% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5231 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PBS Bhd is engaged in the distribution of stationery and office products and investment holding. The Group operates mainly as a distributor for the Pelikan brand and distributes Pelikan-branded Fine Writing and Stationery in Malaysia, Singapore, China/Taiwan, Thailand and Greece. The Group is organised into two main geographical units: Rest of the World and Asia.
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