Leong Hup International Bhd (XKLS:6633) Debt-to-EBITDA : 2.54 (As of Mar. 2026) — 31% Below Median

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XKLS:6633 Leong Hup International Bhd XKLS:6633
67 GF Score
Price RM0.77
GF Value RM0.64
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Leong Hup International Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA?

Leong Hup International Bhd XKLS:6633 67 Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.54 as of Mar. 2026, which is 31% below its 10-year median of 3.69. GuruFocus rates XKLS:6633 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.64 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,553 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Leong Hup International Bhd ranks worse than 51.64% on this metric.

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

Leong Hup International Bhd's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM1,345 Mil. Leong Hup International Bhd's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM749 Mil. Leong Hup International Bhd's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM824 Mil. Leong Hup International Bhd's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.54.

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 Leong Hup International Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

XKLS:6633' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.66   Med: 3.69   Max: 6.15
Current: 2.21

During the past 11 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Leong Hup International Bhd was 6.15. The lowest was 1.66. And the median was 3.69.

XKLS:6633's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
51.64% of 1553 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 2.08 vs XKLS:6633: 2.21

Leong Hup International Bhd  (XKLS:6633) 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.


Leong Hup International Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Leong Hup International Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Leong Hup International 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.

Leong Hup International Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Leong Hup International Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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Leong Hup International Bhd Quarterly Data
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XKLS:6633 vs ADM, BG, TSN: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Farm Products subindustry, Leong Hup International 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.


Leong Hup International Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Leong Hup International Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Leong Hup International Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Leong Hup International Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Leong Hup International 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
=(1259.052 + 789.328) / 1232.608
=1.66

Leong Hup International 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
=(1344.994 + 748.594) / 824.244
=2.54

* 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 2.54 mean?
Leong Hup International Bhd (XKLS:6633) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.54 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 Leong Hup International Bhd. This is 31% below median its historical median of 3.69. Over the past decade, Leong Hup International Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.66 to 6.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Leong Hup International Bhd ranks #802 out of 1553 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 51.6%.
Is Leong Hup International Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Leong Hup International Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.54 is 31% below median its 10-year median of 3.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.66 to a high of 6.15. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.08. Leong Hup International Bhd's value of 2.54 is 22.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Leong Hup International Bhd ranks #802 out of 1553 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Leong Hup International Bhd has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Leong Hup International Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Leong Hup International Bhd ranks #802 out of 1553 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Leong Hup International Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.08. Leong Hup International Bhd's value of 2.54 is 22.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Leong Hup International Bhd's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.66 to 6.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.69 vs. the industry median of 2.08, Leong Hup International 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 2.08, based on 1,553 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. Leong Hup International Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.54 is 22.1% 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 Leong Hup International Bhd. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Leong Hup International Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.54, which is 31% below median its own 10-year median of 3.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Leong Hup International Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Leong Hup International Bhd (XKLS:6633) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.64, compared to a current price of RM0.77 — trading 20.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.54, which is 31% below median its 10-year median of 3.69 and 22.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 2.08. Leong Hup International Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Leong Hup International Bhd (XKLS:6633), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.54 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 Leong Hup International Bhd (XKLS:6633) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Leong Hup International Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM0.77 is trading 20.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.64. GuruFocus considers Leong Hup International Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:6633:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 2.54 (31% below median its 10-year median of 3.69)
  • GF Value™: RM0.64 vs. price of RM0.77 (20.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 22.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#802 of 1553)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:6633 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Leong Hup International Bhd Business Description

Address 3rd Floor, Wisma Westcourt, Number 126, Jalan Kelang Lama, Wilayah Persekutuan, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 58000
Leong Hup International Bhd is principally engaged in investment holding. The Group is involved in the production and distribution of breeder and broiler day-old-chick, broiler chickens, eggs, animal feeds, animal health products, consumer food products, and the sale of food and beverages. Its operations are mainly involved in the Feedmill business and Livestock business. The Group operates through two segments: Livestock and poultry-related products, which generate maximum revenue, and Feedmill, which is engaged in the manufacturing and trading of animal feeds. Geographically, the Group operates in Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, and the Philippines, with Indonesia generating the maximum revenue.
67GF Score

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