Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor Bhd (XKLS:5843) Debt-to-EBITDA : 3.53 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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XKLS:5843 Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor Bhd XKLS:5843
40 GF Score
Price RM0.54
GF Value RM0.65
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA?

Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor Bhd XKLS:5843 40 Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.53 as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 3.39. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5843 with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.65 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,325 Industrial Products companies, Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor Bhd ranks worse than 52.82% on this metric.

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

Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor Bhd's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM65 Mil. Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor Bhd's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM50 Mil. Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor Bhd's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM33 Mil. Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor Bhd's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.52.

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 Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

XKLS:5843' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.81   Med: 3.39   Max: 5.59
Current: 1.93

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor Bhd was 5.59. The lowest was -4.81. And the median was 3.39.

XKLS:5843's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
52.82% of 2325 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.71 vs XKLS:5843: 1.93

Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor Bhd  (XKLS:5843) 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.


Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor 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.

Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor Bhd Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Debt-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.76 1.94 1.20 6.31 3.53

XKLS:5843 vs CRS, ATI, MLI: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor 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.


Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor 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
=(81.24 + 48.253) / 111.105
=1.17

Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor 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
=(65.124 + 50.016) / 32.664
=3.52

* 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 3.53 mean?
Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor Bhd (XKLS:5843) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.53 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 Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor Bhd. This is near median its historical median of 3.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor Bhd ranks #1228 out of 2325 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 52.8%.
Is Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.53 is near median its 10-year median of 3.39. The Industrial Products industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.71. Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor Bhd's value of 3.53 is 106.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor Bhd ranks #1228 out of 2325 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor Bhd has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to CRS and ATI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor Bhd ranks #1228 out of 2325 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.71. Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor Bhd's value of 3.53 is 106.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.39 vs. the industry median of 1.71, Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Industrial Products companies is 1.71, based on 2,325 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. Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.53 is 106.4% 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 Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor 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. Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.53, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor Bhd (XKLS:5843) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.65, compared to a current price of RM0.54 — trading 17.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.53, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.39 and 106.4% above the Industrial Products industry median of 1.71. Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 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 Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor Bhd (XKLS:5843), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.53 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 Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor Bhd (XKLS:5843) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.54 is trading 17.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.65. GuruFocus considers Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5843:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 3.53 (near median its 10-year median of 3.39)
  • GF Value™: RM0.65 vs. price of RM0.54 (17.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 40/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 106.4% above the Industrial Products median (#1228 of 2325)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5843 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor Bhd Business Description

Address Plaza Perangsang, 17th Floor, Persiaran Perbandaran, Shah Alam, SGR, MYS, 40000
Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor Bhd is engaged in the trading of chemicals and equipment, apart from providing technical services in the water, waste, and sewage treatment industries. It also provides hospitality, licensing, and other services. The reportable segments of the company are investment holding, manufacturing, infrastructure, trading, and others, out of which the Manufacturing segment accounts for a majority of revenue. The company operates in Malaysia, the USA, China, Indonesia, Singapore, and others.
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