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Gamuda BhdXKLS:5398 -0.45%82 Debt-to-EBITDA is 7.44 as of Apr. 2026, which is 34% above its 10-year median of 5.55. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5398 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of RM4.72 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,411 Construction companies, Gamuda Bhd ranks worse than 85.4% 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 Gamuda Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5398'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.38 Med: 5.55 Max: 7.81
Current: 7.81
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Gamuda Bhd was 7.81. The lowest was 4.38. And the median was 5.55.
XKLS:5398's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 85.4% of 1411
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 2.13
vs XKLS:5398: 7.81
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.
Gamuda Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Gamuda Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Gamuda 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:5398 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Gamuda 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.
Gamuda Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Gamuda Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gamuda 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.
Gamuda Bhd (XKLS:5398) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 7.44 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 Gamuda Bhd. This is 34% above median its historical median of 5.55. Over the past decade, Gamuda Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.38 to 7.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Gamuda Bhd ranks #1205 out of 1411 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 85.4%.
Is Gamuda Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Gamuda Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 7.44 is 34% above median its 10-year median of 5.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.38 to a high of 7.81. The Construction industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.13. Gamuda Bhd's value of 7.44 is 249.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gamuda Bhd ranks #1205 out of 1411 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Gamuda Bhd has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gamuda Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Gamuda Bhd ranks #1205 out of 1411 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Gamuda Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.13. Gamuda Bhd's value of 7.44 is 249.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Gamuda Bhd's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.38 to 7.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.55 vs. the industry median of 2.13, Gamuda Bhd has consistently been above 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 a Construction company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Construction companies is 2.13, based on 1,411 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. Gamuda Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 7.44 is 249.3% above 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 Gamuda Bhd. For the Construction industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gamuda Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 7.44, which is 34% above median its own 10-year median of 5.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gamuda Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gamuda Bhd (XKLS:5398) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM4.72, compared to a current price of RM4.44 — trading 5.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 7.44, which is 34% above median its 10-year median of 5.55 and 249.3% above the Construction industry median of 2.13. Gamuda Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 8 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 Gamuda Bhd (XKLS:5398), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 7.44 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 Gamuda Bhd (XKLS:5398) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gamuda Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM4.44 is trading 5.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM4.72.
GuruFocus considers Gamuda Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5398:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 7.44 (34% above median its 10-year median of 5.55)
GF Value™: RM4.72 vs. price of RM4.44 (5.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 249.3% above the Construction median (#1205 of 1411)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5398 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gamuda Bhd is principally into investment holding and civil engineering construction. The company's business activities include: Engineering and Construction, Property Development, Renewable Energy, and Technology and Digitalisation. Its reportable segments are: (i) Engineering and construction-the construction of highways and bridges, airfield facilities, railway, tunnel, water treatment plants, dams, general and trading services related to construction activities and the management of water supply; and (ii) Property development and club operations - the development of residential and commercial properties and club operations. The majority of the revenue is generated from the Engineering and Construction segment.
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