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Chuan Huat Resources BhdXKLS:7016 -5.00%24 Debt-to-EBITDA is 29.34 as of Mar. 2026, which is 218% above its 10-year median of 9.22. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7016 with a GF Score™ of 24/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.36 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,405 Construction companies, Chuan Huat Resources Bhd ranks worse than 96.3% 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 Chuan Huat Resources Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:7016'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5 Med: 9.22 Max: 23.31
Current: 20.45
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Chuan Huat Resources Bhd was 23.31. The lowest was 5.00. And the median was 9.22.
XKLS:7016's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 96.3% of 1405
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 2.14
vs XKLS:7016: 20.45
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.
Chuan Huat Resources Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Chuan Huat Resources 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:7016 vs TT, JCI, CARR: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Chuan Huat Resources 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.
Chuan Huat Resources Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Chuan Huat Resources Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chuan Huat Resources 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.
Chuan Huat Resources Bhd (XKLS:7016) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 29.34 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 Chuan Huat Resources Bhd. This is 218% above median its historical median of 9.22. Over the past decade, Chuan Huat Resources Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.00 to 23.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Chuan Huat Resources Bhd ranks #1353 out of 1405 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 96.3%.
Is Chuan Huat Resources Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Chuan Huat Resources Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 29.34 is 218% above median its 10-year median of 9.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.00 to a high of 23.31. The Construction industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.14. Chuan Huat Resources Bhd's value of 29.34 is 1271% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chuan Huat Resources Bhd ranks #1353 out of 1405 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Chuan Huat Resources Bhd has a GF Score™ of 24/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chuan Huat Resources Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Chuan Huat Resources Bhd ranks #1353 out of 1405 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Chuan Huat Resources Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.14. Chuan Huat Resources Bhd's value of 29.34 is 1271% above this benchmark. Historically, Chuan Huat Resources Bhd's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.00 to 23.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.22 vs. the industry median of 2.14, Chuan Huat Resources 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 Construction company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Construction companies is 2.14, based on 1,405 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. Chuan Huat Resources Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 29.34 is 1271% 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 Chuan Huat Resources Bhd. For the Construction industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chuan Huat Resources Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 29.34, which is 218% above median its own 10-year median of 9.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chuan Huat Resources Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chuan Huat Resources Bhd (XKLS:7016) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.36, compared to a current price of RM0.19 — trading 47.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 29.34, which is 218% above median its 10-year median of 9.22 and 1271% above the Construction industry median of 2.14. Chuan Huat Resources Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 24/100 with 7 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 Chuan Huat Resources Bhd (XKLS:7016), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 29.34 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 Chuan Huat Resources Bhd (XKLS:7016) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chuan Huat Resources Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.19 is trading 47.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.36.
GuruFocus considers Chuan Huat Resources Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:7016:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 29.34 (218% above median its 10-year median of 9.22)
GF Value™: RM0.36 vs. price of RM0.19 (47.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1271% above the Construction median (#1353 of 1405)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7016 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chuan Huat Resources Bhd is engaged in the building material business sector. The company operates in segments that are Hardware and Building materials, Retailing of IT related - products, Property, Restaurant Operations, and Corporate. In terms of revenue, the company earns majority of its revenue from the sales of Hardware and Building Materials. The company only has its operations present in Malaysia.
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