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UWC BhdXKLS:5292 -0.30%84 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.61 as of Apr. 2026, which is 85% above its 10-year median of 0.33. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5292 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of RM5.85 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,330 Industrial Products companies, UWC Bhd ranks better than 66.7% 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 UWC Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5292'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.04 Med: 0.33 Max: 1.1
Current: 0.84
During the past 10 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of UWC Bhd was 1.10. The lowest was 0.04. And the median was 0.33.
XKLS:5292's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 66.7% of 2330
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.68
vs XKLS:5292: 0.84
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.
UWC Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
UWC Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for UWC 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:5292 vs CRS, ATI, MLI: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, UWC 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.
UWC Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, UWC Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where UWC 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 (Apr. 2026) EBITDA data.
UWC Bhd (XKLS:5292) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.61 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 UWC Bhd. This is 85% above median its historical median of 0.33. Over the past decade, UWC Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.04 to 1.10. According to the industry distribution chart, UWC Bhd ranks #776 out of 2330 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 33.3%.
Is UWC Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
UWC Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.61 is 85% above median its 10-year median of 0.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.04 to a high of 1.10. The Industrial Products industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.68. UWC Bhd's value of 0.61 is 63.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, UWC Bhd ranks #776 out of 2330 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, UWC Bhd has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does UWC Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to CRS and ATI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, UWC Bhd ranks #776 out of 2330 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts UWC Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.68. UWC Bhd's value of 0.61 is 63.7% below this benchmark. Historically, UWC Bhd's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.04 to 1.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.33 vs. the industry median of 1.68, UWC 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 1.68, based on 2,330 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. UWC Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.61 is 63.7% 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 UWC Bhd. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. UWC Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.61, which is 85% above median its own 10-year median of 0.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is UWC Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UWC Bhd (XKLS:5292) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM5.85, compared to a current price of RM6.68 — trading 14.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.61, which is 85% above median its 10-year median of 0.33 and 63.7% below the Industrial Products industry median of 1.68. UWC Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 UWC Bhd (XKLS:5292), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.61 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 UWC Bhd (XKLS:5292) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UWC Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM6.68 is trading 14.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM5.85.
GuruFocus considers UWC Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5292:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.61 (85% above median its 10-year median of 0.33)
GF Value™: RM5.85 vs. price of RM6.68 (14.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 63.7% below the Industrial Products median (#776 of 2330)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5292 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
UWC Bhd is an investment holding company. The company operates in two segments: the Provision of precision sheet metal fabrication and value-added assembly services, the provision of precision machined components, and Investment holding. It provides fabrication services involving various processes of working with metal, such as cutting, forming, joining, and other associated processes to produce intermediate metal products, ranging from metal piece parts to precision machined components. The company sells its products to various industries such as Semiconductors, Life science & medical technology, and others. Its geographical segments include Malaysia, Singapore, the United States, India, China, France, the Netherlands, and Others.
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