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Astro Malaysia Holdings BhdXKLS:6399 Debt-to-EBITDA is 22.27 as of Apr. 2026, which is 1060% above its 10-year median of 1.92. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 679 Media - Diversified companies, Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd ranks worse than 92.49% 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 Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:6399'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.59 Med: 1.92 Max: 11.85
Current: 11.85
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd was 11.85. The lowest was 1.59. And the median was 1.92.
XKLS:6399's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 92.49% of 679
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.65
vs XKLS:6399: 11.85
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.
Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Astro Malaysia Holdings 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.
XKLS:6399 vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, Astro Malaysia Holdings 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.
Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Astro Malaysia Holdings 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.
Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd (XKLS:6399) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 22.27 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 Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd. This is 1060% above median its historical median of 1.92. Over the past decade, Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.59 to 11.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd ranks #628 out of 679 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 92.5%.
Is Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 22.27 is 1060% above median its 10-year median of 1.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.59 to a high of 11.85. The Media - Diversified industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.65. Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd's value of 22.27 is 1249.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd ranks #628 out of 679 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd ranks #628 out of 679 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.65. Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd's value of 22.27 is 1249.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.59 to 11.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.92 vs. the industry median of 1.65, Astro Malaysia Holdings 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Media - Diversified companies is 1.65, based on 679 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. Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 22.27 is 1249.7% 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 Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 22.27, which is 1060% above median its own 10-year median of 1.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd (XKLS:6399) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.19, compared to a current price of RM0.07 — trading 65.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 22.27, which is 1060% above median its 10-year median of 1.92 and 1249.7% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.65. 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 Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd (XKLS:6399), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 22.27 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.
Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd is an entertainment holding company operating in the diversified media industry. The company's business segments include Television, Radio, and others. The Television segment provides content, creation, and aggregation of media. Additionally, it provides magazine publication and distribution. The radio segment provides radio broadcasting services to customers. The company generates the majority of its revenue in Malaysia.
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