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Velesto Energy BhdXKLS:5243 +2.04%58 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.36 as of Mar. 2026, which is 45% below its 10-year median of 0.66. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5243 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.18 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 706 Oil & Gas companies, Velesto Energy Bhd ranks better than 88.53% 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 Velesto Energy Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5243'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.29 Med: 0.66 Max: 5.36
Current: 0.3
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Velesto Energy Bhd was 5.36. The lowest was -6.29. And the median was 0.66.
XKLS:5243's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 88.53% of 706
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 2.035
vs XKLS:5243: 0.30
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.
Velesto Energy Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Velesto Energy Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Velesto Energy 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:5243 vs NE, RIG, VAL: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Drilling subindustry, Velesto Energy 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.
Velesto Energy Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Velesto Energy Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Velesto Energy 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.
Velesto Energy Bhd (XKLS:5243) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.36 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 Velesto Energy Bhd. This is 45% below median its historical median of 0.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Velesto Energy Bhd ranks #81 out of 706 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 11.5%.
Is Velesto Energy Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Velesto Energy Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.36 is 45% below median its 10-year median of 0.66. The Oil & Gas industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.04. Velesto Energy Bhd's value of 0.36 is 82.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Velesto Energy Bhd ranks #81 out of 706 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Velesto Energy Bhd has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Velesto Energy Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to NE and RIG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Velesto Energy Bhd ranks #81 out of 706 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Velesto Energy Bhd in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.04. Velesto Energy Bhd's value of 0.36 is 82.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.66 vs. the industry median of 2.04, Velesto Energy 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Oil & Gas companies is 2.04, based on 706 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. Velesto Energy Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.36 is 82.3% 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 Velesto Energy Bhd. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Velesto Energy Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.36, which is 45% below median its own 10-year median of 0.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Velesto Energy Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Velesto Energy Bhd (XKLS:5243) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.18, compared to a current price of RM0.25 — trading 38.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.36, which is 45% below median its 10-year median of 0.66 and 82.3% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 2.04. Velesto Energy Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 3 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 Velesto Energy Bhd (XKLS:5243), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.36 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 Velesto Energy Bhd (XKLS:5243) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Velesto Energy Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM0.25 is trading 38.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.18.
GuruFocus considers Velesto Energy Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5243:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.36 (45% below median its 10-year median of 0.66)
GF Value™: RM0.18 vs. price of RM0.25 (38.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 82.3% below the Oil & Gas median (#81 of 706)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5243 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Velesto Energy Bhd is a Malaysia-based company that provides services to the oil and gas industry. It is engaged in the provision of drilling services for exploration, development, and production wells and workover services to the upstream sector of the oil and gas industry. It is also engaged in the provision of threading, inspection, and repair services for Oil Country Tubular Goods in Malaysia and overseas. The company operates under two segments, namely drilling services and others. The company has a geographical presence in Malaysia and other countries.
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