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Zecon BhdXKLS:7028 28 Debt-to-EBITDA is 12.94 as of Mar. 2026, which is 78% above its 10-year median of 7.27. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7028 with a GF Score™ of 28/100. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,407 Construction companies, Zecon Bhd ranks worse than 86.07% 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 Zecon Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:7028'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -211.41 Med: 7.27 Max: 19.63
Current: 8.14
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Zecon Bhd was 19.63. The lowest was -211.41. And the median was 7.27.
XKLS:7028's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 86.07% of 1407
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 2.14
vs XKLS:7028: 8.14
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.
Zecon Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Zecon Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Zecon 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:7028 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Zecon 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.
Zecon Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Zecon Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Zecon 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.
Zecon Bhd (XKLS:7028) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 12.94 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 Zecon Bhd. This is 78% above median its historical median of 7.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Zecon Bhd ranks #1211 out of 1407 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 86.1%.
Is Zecon Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Zecon Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 12.94 is 78% above median its 10-year median of 7.27. The Construction industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.14. Zecon Bhd's value of 12.94 is 504.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zecon Bhd ranks #1211 out of 1407 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Zecon Bhd has a GF Score™ of 28/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zecon Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Zecon Bhd ranks #1211 out of 1407 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Zecon Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.14. Zecon Bhd's value of 12.94 is 504.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.27 vs. the industry median of 2.14, Zecon 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 1,407 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. Zecon Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 12.94 is 504.7% 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 Zecon 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. Zecon Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 12.94, which is 78% above median its own 10-year median of 7.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zecon Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Zecon Bhd (XKLS:7028) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 12.94. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 12.94, which is 78% above median its 10-year median of 7.27 and 504.7% above the Construction industry median of 2.14. Zecon Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 28/100 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 Zecon Bhd (XKLS:7028), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 12.94 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.
Zecon Bhd provides civil engineering and building construction services. The company operates through the following business segments: Construction, Property Development, Service Concession, Property Holding, Renewable Energy, Hotel Operations, Car Park Management, and Others. The Construction segment engages in piling works, foundation engineering, and building construction. The Property Development segment engages in property holding and development. The Service Concession segment engages in the construction, operation, and maintenance of the hospital. The Other segment engages in management services. The firm derives the majority of its revenue from the Service concession segment.
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