PLB Engineering Bhd (XKLS:7055) Debt-to-EBITDA : 55.97 (As of May. 2026) — 350% Above Median

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XKLS:7055 PLB Engineering Bhd XKLS:7055
48 GF Score
Price RM0.80
GF Value RM1.05
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is PLB Engineering Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA?

PLB Engineering Bhd XKLS:7055 48 Debt-to-EBITDA is 55.97 as of May. 2026, which is 350% above its 10-year median of 12.44. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7055 with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.05 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,409 Construction companies, PLB Engineering Bhd ranks worse than 60.26% on this metric.

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

PLB Engineering Bhd's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was RM27.8 Mil. PLB Engineering Bhd's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was RM38.5 Mil. PLB Engineering Bhd's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was RM1.2 Mil. PLB Engineering Bhd's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 55.97.

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 PLB Engineering Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

XKLS:7055' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.09   Med: 12.44   Max: 41.46
Current: 3.09

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of PLB Engineering Bhd was 41.46. The lowest was 3.09. And the median was 12.44.

XKLS:7055's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
60.26% of 1409 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 2.14 vs XKLS:7055: 3.09

PLB Engineering Bhd  (XKLS:7055) 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.


PLB Engineering Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


PLB Engineering Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for PLB Engineering 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.

PLB Engineering Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

PLB Engineering Bhd Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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PLB Engineering Bhd Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
Debt-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 21.23 9.10 30.09 0.77 55.97

XKLS:7055 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, PLB Engineering 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.


PLB Engineering Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, PLB Engineering Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where PLB Engineering Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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PLB Engineering Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

PLB Engineering Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(38.171 + 22.608) / 10.151
=5.99

PLB Engineering Bhd's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(27.815 + 38.452) / 1.184
=55.97

* 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 (May. 2026) EBITDA data.

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What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 55.97 mean?
PLB Engineering Bhd (XKLS:7055) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 55.97 as of May. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on PLB Engineering Bhd. This is 350% above median its historical median of 12.44. Over the past decade, PLB Engineering Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.09 to 41.46. According to the industry distribution chart, PLB Engineering Bhd ranks #849 out of 1409 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 60.3%.
Is PLB Engineering Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
PLB Engineering Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 55.97 is 350% above median its 10-year median of 12.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.09 to a high of 41.46. The Construction industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.14. PLB Engineering Bhd's value of 55.97 is 2515.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PLB Engineering Bhd ranks #849 out of 1409 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, PLB Engineering Bhd has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PLB Engineering Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, PLB Engineering Bhd ranks #849 out of 1409 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places PLB Engineering Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.14. PLB Engineering Bhd's value of 55.97 is 2515.4% above this benchmark. Historically, PLB Engineering Bhd's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.09 to 41.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.44 vs. the industry median of 2.14, PLB Engineering 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 1,409 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. PLB Engineering Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 55.97 is 2515.4% 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 PLB Engineering 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. PLB Engineering Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 55.97, which is 350% above median its own 10-year median of 12.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PLB Engineering Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PLB Engineering Bhd (XKLS:7055) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.05, compared to a current price of RM0.80 — trading 23.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 55.97, which is 350% above median its 10-year median of 12.44 and 2515.4% above the Construction industry median of 2.14. PLB Engineering Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 3 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 PLB Engineering Bhd (XKLS:7055), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 55.97 as of May. 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 PLB Engineering Bhd (XKLS:7055) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PLB Engineering Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.80 is trading 23.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.05. GuruFocus considers PLB Engineering Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:7055:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 55.97 (350% above median its 10-year median of 12.44)
  • GF Value™: RM1.05 vs. price of RM0.80 (23.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 2515.4% above the Construction median (#849 of 1409)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7055 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


PLB Engineering Bhd Business Description

Address 1320, Jalan Baru, Taman Chai Leng, Perai, PNG, MYS, 13700
PLB Engineering Bhd is a Malaysia-based firm engaged in property development, construction, and related services. The company operates in four segments: Construction, which involves the construction of industrial, residential, and commercial buildings and renovation work; Property development, which comprises housing and property development; Investment holding, which includes investment holding and property letting; and the Solar energy segment, which comprises the generation of electricity from the solar plant. The majority of its revenue comes from the Construction Segment.
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