EWI Capital Bhd (XKLS:5283) Debt-to-EBITDA : -1.71 (As of Apr. 2026)

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XKLS:5283 EWI Capital Bhd XKLS:5283
33 GF Score
Price RM0.18
GF Value RM0.01
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is EWI Capital Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA?

EWI Capital Bhd XKLS:5283 -2.78% 33 Debt-to-EBITDA is -1.71 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5283 with a GF Score™ of 33/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.01 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,273 Real Estate companies, EWI Capital Bhd ranks worse than 78554.52% on this metric.

Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.

EWI Capital Bhd's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was RM0.00 Mil. EWI Capital Bhd's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was RM197.25 Mil. EWI Capital Bhd's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was RM-115.58 Mil. EWI Capital Bhd's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was -1.71.

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 EWI Capital Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

XKLS:5283' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -196.12   Med: -2.13   Max: 8.2
Current: -4.07

During the past 12 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of EWI Capital Bhd was 8.20. The lowest was -196.12. And the median was -2.13.

XKLS:5283's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 1273 companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 5.63 vs XKLS:5283: -4.07

EWI Capital Bhd  (XKLS:5283) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation

In the calculation of Debt-to-EBITDA, we use the total of Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation divided by EBITDA. In some calculations, Total Liabilities is used to for calculation.


Be Aware

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.


EWI Capital Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


EWI Capital Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for EWI Capital 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.

EWI Capital Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

EWI Capital Bhd Annual Data
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EWI Capital Bhd Quarterly Data
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EWI Capital Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Competitor Comparison

For the Real Estate - Diversified subindustry, EWI Capital 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.


EWI Capital Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, EWI Capital Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where EWI Capital Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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EWI Capital Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.

EWI Capital Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(0 + 0) / -19.704
=0.00

EWI Capital Bhd's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(0 + 197.252) / -115.58
=-1.71

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of -1.71 mean?
EWI Capital Bhd (XKLS:5283) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of -1.71 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 EWI Capital Bhd. According to the industry distribution chart, EWI Capital Bhd ranks #999999 out of 1273 companies in the Real Estate industry.
Is EWI Capital Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
EWI Capital Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -1.71. Based on the distribution chart, EWI Capital Bhd ranks #999999 out of 1273 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, EWI Capital Bhd has a GF Score™ of 33/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does EWI Capital Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, EWI Capital Bhd ranks #999999 out of 1273 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places EWI Capital Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.63. 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 Real Estate company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Real Estate companies is 5.63, based on 1,273 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. 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 EWI Capital Bhd. For the Real Estate industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. EWI Capital Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -1.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is EWI Capital Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EWI Capital Bhd (XKLS:5283) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.01, compared to a current price of RM0.18 — trading 1650% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is -1.71. EWI Capital Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 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 EWI Capital Bhd (XKLS:5283), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is -1.71 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 EWI Capital Bhd (XKLS:5283) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EWI Capital Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM0.18 is trading 1650% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.01. GuruFocus considers EWI Capital Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5283:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: -1.71
  • GF Value™: RM0.01 vs. price of RM0.18 (1650% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 33/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5283 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


EWI Capital Bhd Business Description

Address No. 2, Jalan Hang Tuah, Unit No. 19-05, Menara EcoWorld, Bukit Bintang City Centre, Wilayah Persekutuan, Kuala Lumpur, MYS, 55100
EWI Capital Bhd is principally involved in property development and investment in property development projects. The company's operating and reportable segments are business units functioning in different geographical locations. Its three reportable geographical segments are the United Kingdom, which includes property development activities and the provision of advisory and project monitoring services; Australia, which includes property development activities; and Malaysia, which includes investment holding, promoting, and marketing services activities. The majority of the company's revenue is generated from the Australia segment.
33GF Score

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