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Sasbadi Holdings BhdXKLS:5252 53 Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.35 as of May. 2026, which is 194% above its 10-year median of 1.14. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5252 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.19 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 679 Media - Diversified companies, Sasbadi Holdings Bhd ranks better than 51.69% 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 Sasbadi Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5252'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -14.26 Med: 1.14 Max: 3.82
Current: 1.56
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Sasbadi Holdings Bhd was 3.82. The lowest was -14.26. And the median was 1.14.
XKLS:5252's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 51.69% of 679
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.64
vs XKLS:5252: 1.56
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.
Sasbadi Holdings Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Sasbadi Holdings Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sasbadi 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.
For the Publishing subindustry, Sasbadi 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.
Sasbadi Holdings Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Sasbadi Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sasbadi Holdings 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 (May. 2026) EBITDA data.
Sasbadi Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5252) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.35 as of May. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Sasbadi Holdings Bhd. This is 194% above median its historical median of 1.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Sasbadi Holdings Bhd ranks #328 out of 679 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 48.3%.
Is Sasbadi Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Sasbadi Holdings Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.35 is 194% above median its 10-year median of 1.14. The Media - Diversified industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.64. Sasbadi Holdings Bhd's value of 3.35 is 104.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sasbadi Holdings Bhd ranks #328 out of 679 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sasbadi Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sasbadi Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Sasbadi Holdings Bhd ranks #328 out of 679 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Sasbadi Holdings Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.64. Sasbadi Holdings Bhd's value of 3.35 is 104.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.14 vs. the industry median of 1.64, Sasbadi Holdings Bhd has consistently been above 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Media - Diversified companies is 1.64, based on 679 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. Sasbadi Holdings Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.35 is 104.3% above 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 Sasbadi Holdings Bhd. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sasbadi Holdings Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.35, which is 194% above median its own 10-year median of 1.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sasbadi Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sasbadi Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5252) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.19, compared to a current price of RM0.16 — trading 18.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.35, which is 194% above median its 10-year median of 1.14 and 104.3% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.64. Sasbadi Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 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 Sasbadi Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5252), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.35 as of May. 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 Sasbadi Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5252) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sasbadi Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.16 is trading 18.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.19.
GuruFocus considers Sasbadi Holdings Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5252:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 3.35 (194% above median its 10-year median of 1.14)
GF Value™: RM0.19 vs. price of RM0.16 (18.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 104.3% above the Media - Diversified median (#328 of 679)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5252 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sasbadi Holdings Bhd is an investment holding company that is a provider of education solutions. The company is engaged in content creation and print publishing activities. The Company is a publisher of educational materials, undertaking print publishing, creating content that is user-friendly, interactive, and fun for teachers and students, leveraging information and communications technology. It includes PC software, mobile applications, and cloud-based platforms suited for self-paced learning as well as for the future classroom. Its segments comprise Print publishing, Digital solutions, and Network Marketing; Applied learning products and STEM education services, and Corporate. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Print Publishing segment and operates in Malaysia.
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