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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 Star Media Group Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:6084'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.13 Med: 0.47 Max: 1.04
Current: 1.04
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Star Media Group Bhd was 1.04. The lowest was -0.13. And the median was 0.47.
XKLS:6084's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 62.26% of 681
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.59
vs XKLS:6084: 1.04
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.
Star Media Group Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Star Media Group Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Star Media Group 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.
For the Publishing subindustry, Star Media Group 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.
Star Media Group Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Star Media Group Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Star Media Group 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.
Star Media Group Bhd (XKLS:6084) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of -0.27 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 Star Media Group Bhd. According to the industry distribution chart, Star Media Group Bhd ranks #257 out of 681 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 37.7%.
Is Star Media Group Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Star Media Group Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.27. Based on the distribution chart, Star Media Group Bhd ranks #257 out of 681 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Star Media Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 35/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Star Media Group Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Star Media Group Bhd ranks #257 out of 681 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Star Media Group Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.59. 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Media - Diversified companies is 1.59, based on 681 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. 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 Star Media Group Bhd. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Star Media Group Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Star Media Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Star Media Group Bhd (XKLS:6084) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.38, compared to a current price of RM0.29 — trading 23.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.27. Star Media Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 35/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Star Media Group Bhd (XKLS:6084), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.27 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 Star Media Group Bhd (XKLS:6084) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Star Media Group Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.29 is trading 23.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.38.
GuruFocus considers Star Media Group Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:6084:
Debt-to-EBITDA: -0.27
GF Value™: RM0.38 vs. price of RM0.29 (23.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:6084 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Star Media Group Bhd publishes, prints, and distributes newspapers and advertisements in print and electronic media. The company operates in three reportable segments: Print, digital and events which is engaged in the publication and distribution of newspapers, magazines, and electronic media and online portal and provision of event organizing management; Broadcasting which operates wireless broadcasting stations; and the Property development and investment segment which develops commercial properties and invests in real estate. The majority of the company's revenue is generated from the Print, digital and events segment. Geographically, the company derives its key revenue from Malaysia and the rest from The United States of America, Singapore, United Kingdom and other regions.
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