Matrix Concepts Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5236) Debt-to-EBITDA : 4.50 (As of Mar. 2026) — 350% Above Median

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XKLS:5236 Matrix Concepts Holdings Bhd XKLS:5236
84 GF Score
Price RM1.20
GF Value RM1.34
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Matrix Concepts Holdings Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA?

Matrix Concepts Holdings Bhd XKLS:5236 +0.84% 84 Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.50 as of Mar. 2026, which is 350% above its 10-year median of 1.00. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5236 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.34 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,273 Real Estate companies, Matrix Concepts Holdings Bhd ranks better than 64.96% on this metric.

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

Matrix Concepts Holdings Bhd's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM417 Mil. Matrix Concepts Holdings Bhd's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM641 Mil. Matrix Concepts Holdings Bhd's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM235 Mil. Matrix Concepts Holdings Bhd's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.50.

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

XKLS:5236' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.43   Med: 1   Max: 3.36
Current: 3.31

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Matrix Concepts Holdings Bhd was 3.36. The lowest was 0.43. And the median was 1.00.

XKLS:5236's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
64.96% of 1273 companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 5.63 vs XKLS:5236: 3.31

Matrix Concepts Holdings Bhd  (XKLS:5236) 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.


Matrix Concepts Holdings Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Matrix Concepts Holdings Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Matrix Concepts 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.

Matrix Concepts Holdings Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Matrix Concepts Holdings 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 0.98 0.88 0.43 1.87 3.36

Matrix Concepts Holdings 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 2.62 1.61 1.84 1.93 4.50

Matrix Concepts Holdings Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Competitor Comparison

For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, Matrix Concepts 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.


Matrix Concepts Holdings Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Matrix Concepts Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Matrix Concepts Holdings Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Matrix Concepts Holdings 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
=(417.131 + 640.524) / 315.186
=3.36

Matrix Concepts Holdings 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
=(417.131 + 640.524) / 235.224
=4.50

* 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 4.50 mean?
Matrix Concepts Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5236) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.50 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 Matrix Concepts Holdings Bhd. This is 350% above median its historical median of 1.00. Over the past decade, Matrix Concepts Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.43 to 3.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Matrix Concepts Holdings Bhd ranks #446 out of 1273 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 35%.
Is Matrix Concepts Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Matrix Concepts Holdings Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.50 is 350% above median its 10-year median of 1.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.43 to a high of 3.36. The Real Estate industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.63. Matrix Concepts Holdings Bhd's value of 4.50 is 20.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Matrix Concepts Holdings Bhd ranks #446 out of 1273 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Matrix Concepts Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Matrix Concepts Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Matrix Concepts Holdings Bhd ranks #446 out of 1273 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Matrix Concepts Holdings Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.63. Matrix Concepts Holdings Bhd's value of 4.50 is 20.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Matrix Concepts Holdings Bhd's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.43 to 3.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.00 vs. the industry median of 5.63, Matrix Concepts Holdings 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 Real Estate company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Real Estate companies is 5.63, based on 1,273 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. Matrix Concepts Holdings Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.50 is 20.1% 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 Matrix Concepts Holdings Bhd. For the Real Estate industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Matrix Concepts Holdings Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.50, which is 350% above median its own 10-year median of 1.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Matrix Concepts Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Matrix Concepts Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5236) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.34, compared to a current price of RM1.20 — trading 10.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.50, which is 350% above median its 10-year median of 1.00 and 20.1% below the Real Estate industry median of 5.63. Matrix Concepts Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 6 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 Matrix Concepts Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5236), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.50 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 Matrix Concepts Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5236) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Matrix Concepts Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM1.20 is trading 10.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.34. GuruFocus considers Matrix Concepts Holdings Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5236:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 4.50 (350% above median its 10-year median of 1.00)
  • GF Value™: RM1.34 vs. price of RM1.20 (10.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 20.1% below the Real Estate median (#446 of 1273)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5236 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Matrix Concepts Holdings Bhd Business Description

Address No 57, Jalan Tun Dr. Ismail, Wisma Matrix, Seremban, NSN, MYS, 70200
Matrix Concepts Holdings Bhd is engaged in the development of commercial and residential properties. It has five operating businesses which are Property Development & Construction, Healthcare, Education, Hospitality, and Others. The Property Development and Construction segment derives the majority of its revenue develops commercial and residential properties. The Education segment manages and administers a private and international school. The Healthcare segment involves in managing of healthcare services. The Hospitality segment manages and operates a clubhouse and a hotel. The Others segment involves property management and hospital management services. It derives maximum revenue from Property Development & Construction segment.
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