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Kobay Technology BhdXKLS:6971 +2.75%73 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.72 as of Mar. 2026, which is 89% above its 10-year median of 0.91. GuruFocus rates XKLS:6971 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.89 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,332 Industrial Products companies, Kobay Technology Bhd ranks worse than 83.75% 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 Kobay Technology Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:6971'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.48 Med: 0.91 Max: 7.88
Current: 6.42
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Kobay Technology Bhd was 7.88. The lowest was 0.48. And the median was 0.91.
XKLS:6971's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 83.75% of 2332
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.7
vs XKLS:6971: 6.42
Kobay Technology Bhd (XKLS:6971) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation
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.
Kobay Technology Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Kobay Technology Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kobay Technology 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.
XKLS:6971 vs CRS, ATI, MLI: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Kobay Technology 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.
Kobay Technology Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Kobay Technology Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kobay Technology 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.
Kobay Technology Bhd (XKLS:6971) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.72 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 Kobay Technology Bhd. This is 89% above median its historical median of 0.91. Over the past decade, Kobay Technology Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.48 to 7.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Kobay Technology Bhd ranks #1953 out of 2332 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 83.7%.
Is Kobay Technology Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Kobay Technology Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.72 is 89% above median its 10-year median of 0.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.48 to a high of 7.88. The Industrial Products industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.70. Kobay Technology Bhd's value of 1.72 is 1.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kobay Technology Bhd ranks #1953 out of 2332 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kobay Technology Bhd has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kobay Technology Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to CRS and ATI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Kobay Technology Bhd ranks #1953 out of 2332 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Kobay Technology Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.70. Kobay Technology Bhd's value of 1.72 is 1.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Kobay Technology Bhd's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.48 to 7.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.91 vs. the industry median of 1.70, Kobay Technology 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 1.70, based on 2,332 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. Kobay Technology Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.72 is 1.2% 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 Kobay Technology Bhd. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kobay Technology Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.72, which is 89% above median its own 10-year median of 0.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kobay Technology Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kobay Technology Bhd (XKLS:6971) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.89, compared to a current price of RM2.24 — trading 18.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.72, which is 89% above median its 10-year median of 0.91 and 1.2% above the Industrial Products industry median of 1.70. Kobay Technology Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Kobay Technology Bhd (XKLS:6971), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.72 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 Kobay Technology Bhd (XKLS:6971) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kobay Technology Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM2.24 is trading 18.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.89.
GuruFocus considers Kobay Technology Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:6971:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.72 (89% above median its 10-year median of 0.91)
GF Value™: RM1.89 vs. price of RM2.24 (18.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1.2% above the Industrial Products median (#1953 of 2332)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:6971 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kobay Technology Bhd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, the company operates in the following segments: Manufacturing, Property development, Pharmaceutical and healthcare, Asset Management, Investment holding, and Others. It generates maximum revenue from the Manufacturing segment, which is engaged in the manufacturing of precision machined components, precision stamping, sheet metal parts, surface treatment, precision moulds, tooling and form dies, semiconductor assembly and testing equipment, metal works and structures, modules and parts for oil and gas production and extraction equipment, and components and sub-assemblies for aerospace parts. Geographically, it derives key revenue from Malaysia and the rest from Singapore, the USA, and other regions.
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