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HPMT Holdings BhdXKLS:5291 56 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.29 as of Mar. 2026, which is 42% above its 10-year median of 0.91. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5291 with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.29 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,328 Industrial Products companies, HPMT Holdings Bhd ranks better than 63.19% 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 HPMT Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5291'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.64 Med: 0.91 Max: 1.9
Current: 1
During the past 11 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of HPMT Holdings Bhd was 1.90. The lowest was 0.64. And the median was 0.91.
XKLS:5291's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 63.19% of 2328
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.71
vs XKLS:5291: 1.00
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.
HPMT Holdings Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
HPMT Holdings Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for HPMT 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.
XKLS:5291 vs SNA, RBC, SWK: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, HPMT 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.
HPMT Holdings Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, HPMT Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HPMT 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 (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
HPMT Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5291) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.29 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 HPMT Holdings Bhd. This is 42% above median its historical median of 0.91. Over the past decade, HPMT Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.64 to 1.90. According to the industry distribution chart, HPMT Holdings Bhd ranks #857 out of 2328 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 36.8%.
Is HPMT Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
HPMT Holdings Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.29 is 42% above median its 10-year median of 0.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.64 to a high of 1.90. The Industrial Products industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.71. HPMT Holdings Bhd's value of 1.29 is 24.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HPMT Holdings Bhd ranks #857 out of 2328 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, HPMT Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HPMT Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to SNA and RBC?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, HPMT Holdings Bhd ranks #857 out of 2328 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts HPMT Holdings Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.71. HPMT Holdings Bhd's value of 1.29 is 24.6% below this benchmark. Historically, HPMT Holdings Bhd's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.64 to 1.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.91 vs. the industry median of 1.71, HPMT Holdings 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 Industrial Products company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Industrial Products companies is 1.71, based on 2,328 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. HPMT Holdings Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.29 is 24.6% 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 HPMT Holdings Bhd. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HPMT Holdings Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.29, which is 42% above median its own 10-year median of 0.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HPMT Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HPMT Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5291) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.29, compared to a current price of RM0.17 — trading 41.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.29, which is 42% above median its 10-year median of 0.91 and 24.6% below the Industrial Products industry median of 1.71. HPMT Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 4 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 HPMT Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5291), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.29 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 HPMT Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5291) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HPMT Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.17 is trading 41.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.29.
GuruFocus considers HPMT Holdings Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5291:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.29 (42% above median its 10-year median of 0.91)
GF Value™: RM0.29 vs. price of RM0.17 (41.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 24.6% below the Industrial Products median (#857 of 2328)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5291 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
HPMT Holdings Bhd is an investment holding company. The company is engaged in manufacturing, trading, and coating of high-precision cutting tools. The group reports the segments as: manufacturing, trading, and coating. The manufacturing segment includes manufacturing and distribution of cutting tools. The trading segment includes Trading of cutting tools, supporting equipment, and accessories for metalworking. The coating segment includes the Provision of PVD coating services. The majority of revenue is from the manufacturing segment. Geographically, it operates in Malaysia, Europe, Asia (excluding Malaysia) and Others, out of which the majority is from Europe.
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