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Malakoff BhdXKLS:5264 +0.62%47 Debt-to-EBITDA is 13.95 as of Mar. 2026, which is 195% above its 10-year median of 4.73. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5264 with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.66 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 449 Utilities - Regulated companies, Malakoff Bhd ranks worse than 91.31% 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 Malakoff Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5264'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.37 Med: 4.73 Max: 12.51
Current: 12.51
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Malakoff Bhd was 12.51. The lowest was 3.37. And the median was 4.73.
XKLS:5264's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 91.31% of 449
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 4.02
vs XKLS:5264: 12.51
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.
Malakoff Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Malakoff Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Malakoff 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 Utilities - Diversified subindustry, Malakoff 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.
Malakoff Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Malakoff Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Malakoff 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.
Malakoff Bhd (XKLS:5264) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 13.95 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 Malakoff Bhd. This is 195% above median its historical median of 4.73. Over the past decade, Malakoff Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.37 to 12.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Malakoff Bhd ranks #410 out of 449 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 91.3%.
Is Malakoff Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Malakoff Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 13.95 is 195% above median its 10-year median of 4.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.37 to a high of 12.51. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.02. Malakoff Bhd's value of 13.95 is 247% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Malakoff Bhd ranks #410 out of 449 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Malakoff Bhd has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Malakoff Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to SRE?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Malakoff Bhd ranks #410 out of 449 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Malakoff Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.02. Malakoff Bhd's value of 13.95 is 247% above this benchmark. Historically, Malakoff Bhd's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.37 to 12.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.73 vs. the industry median of 4.02, Malakoff 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Utilities - Regulated companies is 4.02, based on 449 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. Malakoff Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 13.95 is 247% 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 Malakoff Bhd. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Malakoff Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 13.95, which is 195% above median its own 10-year median of 4.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Malakoff Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malakoff Bhd (XKLS:5264) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.66, compared to a current price of RM0.81 — trading 22.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 13.95, which is 195% above median its 10-year median of 4.73 and 247% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 4.02. Malakoff Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 8 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 Malakoff Bhd (XKLS:5264), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 13.95 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 Malakoff Bhd (XKLS:5264) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malakoff Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM0.81 is trading 22.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.66.
GuruFocus considers Malakoff Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5264:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 13.95 (195% above median its 10-year median of 4.73)
GF Value™: RM0.66 vs. price of RM0.81 (22.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 247% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#410 of 449)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5264 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Malakoff Corp Bhd is an Energy generation and Environmental Solutions organization. The company is an Independent Power Producer generating electricity from its domestic thermal power plants. Its renewable energy portfolio comprises large scale solar, commercial and industrial solar installations, small hydropower projects and its WTE plant development. Its segments include Power generation which includes power generation business and water desalination services; and Waste management and environmental services which include waste management services and environmental services. The majority of the revenue is derived from Power generation segment. Geographical revenue is solely derived from Malaysia.
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