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Bermaz Auto BhdXKLS:5248 +0.52%86 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.98 as of Apr. 2026, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 1.26. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5248 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.24 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,097 Vehicles & Parts companies, Bermaz Auto Bhd ranks better than 64.18% 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 Bermaz Auto Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5248'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.23 Med: 1.26 Max: 1.53
Current: 1.48
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Bermaz Auto Bhd was 1.53. The lowest was 0.23. And the median was 1.26.
XKLS:5248's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 64.18% of 1097
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 2.26
vs XKLS:5248: 1.48
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.
Bermaz Auto Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Bermaz Auto Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bermaz Auto 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:5248 vs CVNA, PAG, KMX: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Bermaz Auto 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.
Bermaz Auto Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Bermaz Auto Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bermaz Auto 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 (Apr. 2026) EBITDA data.
Bermaz Auto Bhd (XKLS:5248) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.98 as of Apr. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Bermaz Auto Bhd. This is 22% below median its historical median of 1.26. Over the past decade, Bermaz Auto Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.23 to 1.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Bermaz Auto Bhd ranks #393 out of 1097 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 35.8%.
Is Bermaz Auto Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Bermaz Auto Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.98 is 22% below median its 10-year median of 1.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.23 to a high of 1.53. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.26. Bermaz Auto Bhd's value of 0.98 is 56.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bermaz Auto Bhd ranks #393 out of 1097 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Bermaz Auto Bhd has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bermaz Auto Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to CVNA and PAG?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Bermaz Auto Bhd ranks #393 out of 1097 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Bermaz Auto Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.26. Bermaz Auto Bhd's value of 0.98 is 56.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Bermaz Auto Bhd's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.23 to 1.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.26 vs. the industry median of 2.26, Bermaz Auto 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 1,097 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. Bermaz Auto Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.98 is 56.6% 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 Bermaz Auto 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. Bermaz Auto Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.98, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 1.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bermaz Auto Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bermaz Auto Bhd (XKLS:5248) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.24, compared to a current price of RM0.97 — trading 21.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.98, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 1.26 and 56.6% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 2.26. Bermaz Auto Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 Bermaz Auto Bhd (XKLS:5248), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.98 as of Apr. 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 Bermaz Auto Bhd (XKLS:5248) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bermaz Auto Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.97 is trading 21.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.24.
GuruFocus considers Bermaz Auto Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5248:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.98 (22% below median its 10-year median of 1.26)
GF Value™: RM1.24 vs. price of RM0.97 (21.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 56.6% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#393 of 1097)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5248 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bermaz Auto Bhd, along with its subsidiaries, is engaged in the distribution and retailing of Mazda, Kia, and XPeng vehicles as well as providing their respective spare parts and after-sales services. Geographically, the group generates maximum revenue from Malaysia, and the rest from Philippines.
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