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Ranhill Utilities BhdXKLS:5272 +3.11%68 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.07 as of Mar. 2026, which is 57% below its 10-year median of 2.46. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5272 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.38 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 448 Utilities - Regulated companies, Ranhill Utilities Bhd ranks better than 77.01% 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 Ranhill Utilities Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5272'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.48 Med: 2.46 Max: 4.64
Current: 1.48
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Ranhill Utilities Bhd was 4.64. The lowest was 1.48. And the median was 2.46.
XKLS:5272's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 77.01% of 448
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 4.005
vs XKLS:5272: 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.
Ranhill Utilities Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Ranhill Utilities Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ranhill Utilities 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:5272 vs AWK, WTRG, AWR: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Ranhill Utilities 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.
Ranhill Utilities Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Ranhill Utilities Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ranhill Utilities 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.
Ranhill Utilities Bhd (XKLS:5272) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.07 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 Ranhill Utilities Bhd. This is 57% below median its historical median of 2.46. Over the past decade, Ranhill Utilities Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.48 to 4.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Ranhill Utilities Bhd ranks #103 out of 448 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 23%.
Is Ranhill Utilities Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Ranhill Utilities Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.07 is 57% below median its 10-year median of 2.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.48 to a high of 4.64. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.01. Ranhill Utilities Bhd's value of 1.07 is 73.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ranhill Utilities Bhd ranks #103 out of 448 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ranhill Utilities Bhd has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ranhill Utilities Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Ranhill Utilities Bhd ranks #103 out of 448 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Ranhill Utilities Bhd in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.01. Ranhill Utilities Bhd's value of 1.07 is 73.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Ranhill Utilities Bhd's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.48 to 4.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.46 vs. the industry median of 4.01, Ranhill Utilities 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Utilities - Regulated companies is 4.01, based on 448 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. Ranhill Utilities Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.07 is 73.3% 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 Ranhill Utilities Bhd. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ranhill Utilities Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.07, which is 57% below median its own 10-year median of 2.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ranhill Utilities Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ranhill Utilities Bhd (XKLS:5272) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.38, compared to a current price of RM2.32 — trading 68.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.07, which is 57% below median its 10-year median of 2.46 and 73.3% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 4.01. Ranhill Utilities Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 10 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 Ranhill Utilities Bhd (XKLS:5272), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.07 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 Ranhill Utilities Bhd (XKLS:5272) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ranhill Utilities Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM2.32 is trading 68.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.38.
GuruFocus considers Ranhill Utilities Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5272:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.07 (57% below median its 10-year median of 2.46)
GF Value™: RM1.38 vs. price of RM2.32 (68.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 73.3% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#103 of 448)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5272 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ranhill Utilities Bhd is engaged in investment holding business. It operates mainly in the environment, energy, and engineering services sectors. The company's reportable segments include Water, Power, Consultancy and services. Its water segment focuses on water supply, wastewater treatment, and water asset management, serving regions in Malaysia, China, and Thailand. The power segment owns and operates combined cycle gas turbine power plants and solar power facilities in Malaysia. The Consultancy and services segment offers water management, civil and infrastructure engineering, and energy solutions. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Water segment.
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