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Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia BhdXKLS:5517 77 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.99 as of Mar. 2026, which is 95% above its 10-year median of 1.02. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5517 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of RM2.19 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 654 Travel & Leisure companies, Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd ranks better than 50.61% 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 Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5517'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.53 Med: 1.02 Max: 11.23
Current: 2.33
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd was 11.23. The lowest was -2.53. And the median was 1.02.
XKLS:5517's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 50.61% of 654
companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 2.435
vs XKLS:5517: 2.33
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.
Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
* 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.
Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Chart
XKLS:5517 vs LVS, MGM, WYNN: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Resorts & Casinos subindustry, Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia 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.
Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia 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.
Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:5517) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.99 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 Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd. This is 95% above median its historical median of 1.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd ranks #323 out of 654 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 49.4%.
Is Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.99 is 95% above median its 10-year median of 1.02. The Travel & Leisure industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.44. Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd's value of 1.99 is 18.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd ranks #323 out of 654 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to LVS and MGM?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd ranks #323 out of 654 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.44. Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd's value of 1.99 is 18.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.02 vs. the industry median of 2.44, Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia 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 a Travel & Leisure company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Travel & Leisure companies is 2.44, based on 654 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. Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.99 is 18.3% 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 Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.99, which is 95% above median its own 10-year median of 1.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:5517) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM2.19, compared to a current price of RM1.65 — trading 24.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.99, which is 95% above median its 10-year median of 1.02 and 18.3% below the Travel & Leisure industry median of 2.44. Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 5 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 Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:5517), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.99 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 Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:5517) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM1.65 is trading 24.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM2.19.
GuruFocus considers Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5517:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.99 (95% above median its 10-year median of 1.02)
GF Value™: RM2.19 vs. price of RM1.65 (24.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 18.3% below the Travel & Leisure median (#323 of 654)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5517 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shangri-La Hotels Malaysia Bhd operates hotels and beach resorts, golf course, and clubhouse. It is also involved in property management and investment and commercial laundry. The company's segments are Hotels, resorts and golf courses, and Investment properties. It generates the majority of the revenue from Hotels, resorts, and golf courses segment which includes the provision of rooms, food, and beverage, Rendering of ancillary services, and Golf operations. Its properties include Shangri-La Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Shangri-La Rasa Ria Resort & Spa, Shangri-La Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa, Golden Sands Resort and Hotel Jen Penang. All of the company's revenue is generated from Malaysia.
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