Wasco Greenergy Bhd (XKLS:5343) Debt-to-EBITDA : 1.60 (As of Mar. 2026) — 142% Above Median

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XKLS:5343 Wasco Greenergy Bhd XKLS:5343
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What is Wasco Greenergy Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA?

Wasco Greenergy Bhd XKLS:5343 +3.95% 16 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.60 as of Mar. 2026, which is 142% above its 10-year median of 0.66. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5343 with a GF Score™ of 16/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 348 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Wasco Greenergy Bhd ranks better than 79.6% on this metric.

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

Wasco Greenergy Bhd's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM6.4 Mil. Wasco Greenergy Bhd's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM34.3 Mil. Wasco Greenergy Bhd's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM25.4 Mil. Wasco Greenergy Bhd's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.60.

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

XKLS:5343' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.29   Med: 0.66   Max: 1.7
Current: 1.7

During the past 4 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Wasco Greenergy Bhd was 1.70. The lowest was 0.29. And the median was 0.66.

XKLS:5343's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
79.6% of 348 companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 4.85 vs XKLS:5343: 1.70

Wasco Greenergy Bhd  (XKLS:5343) 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.


Wasco Greenergy Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Wasco Greenergy Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Wasco Greenergy 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.

Wasco Greenergy Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Wasco Greenergy Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
0.55 0.29 0.77 0.98

Wasco Greenergy Bhd Quarterly Data
Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Dec25 Mar26
Debt-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.93 0.00 2.01 0.88 1.60

Wasco Greenergy Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Competitor Comparison

For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Wasco Greenergy 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.


Wasco Greenergy Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Wasco Greenergy Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Wasco Greenergy Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Wasco Greenergy Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(6.362 + 35.874) / 43.189
=0.98

Wasco Greenergy Bhd's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(6.383 + 34.273) / 25.392
=1.60

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.60 mean?
Wasco Greenergy Bhd (XKLS:5343) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.60 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 Wasco Greenergy Bhd. This is 142% above median its historical median of 0.66. Over the past decade, Wasco Greenergy Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.29 to 1.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Wasco Greenergy Bhd ranks #71 out of 348 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 20.4%.
Is Wasco Greenergy Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Wasco Greenergy Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.60 is 142% above median its 10-year median of 0.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.29 to a high of 1.70. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.85. Wasco Greenergy Bhd's value of 1.60 is 67% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wasco Greenergy Bhd ranks #71 out of 348 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Wasco Greenergy Bhd has a GF Score™ of 16/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wasco Greenergy Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Wasco Greenergy Bhd ranks #71 out of 348 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Wasco Greenergy Bhd in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.85. Wasco Greenergy Bhd's value of 1.60 is 67% below this benchmark. Historically, Wasco Greenergy Bhd's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.29 to 1.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.66 vs. the industry median of 4.85, Wasco Greenergy 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 - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 4.85, based on 348 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. Wasco Greenergy Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.60 is 67% 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 Wasco Greenergy Bhd. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wasco Greenergy Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.60, which is 142% above median its own 10-year median of 0.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wasco Greenergy Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Wasco Greenergy Bhd (XKLS:5343) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.60. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.60, which is 142% above median its 10-year median of 0.66 and 67% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 4.85. Wasco Greenergy Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 16/100 with 3 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 Wasco Greenergy Bhd (XKLS:5343), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.60 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.

Wasco Greenergy Bhd Business Description

Address Lot 1929, Jalan Bukit Kemuning, Seksyen 32, Shah Alam, SGR, MYS, 40460
Wasco Greenergy Bhd operates in the renewable energy sector as a provider of renewable energy systems that support companies in meeting their energy needs, including those seeking to achieve their decarbonization and net-zero emissions targets. Its core business segment comprises the EPCC of steam energy systems and auxiliary facilities, the supply of steam turbine generator systems, as well as the provision of after-sales services for these systems. The company offers three types of steam energy systems: biomass, gas-fired, and HRSG. The biomass energy systems involve using a boiler to burn agricultural waste and byproducts. The gas-fired energy systems on the other hand, use natural gas as the fuel source. The HRSG is designed to capture waste heat from customers' gas turbines.
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