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Kossan Rubber Industries BhdXKLS:7153 -0.95%69 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.11 as of Mar. 2026, which is 67% below its 10-year median of 0.33. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7153 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.66 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 469 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd ranks better than 89.77% 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 Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:7153'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.07 Med: 0.33 Max: 1.49
Current: 0.11
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd was 1.49. The lowest was 0.07. And the median was 0.33.
XKLS:7153's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 89.77% of 469
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 1.6
vs XKLS:7153: 0.11
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.
Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Kossan Rubber Industries 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:7153 vs ISRG, BDX, MDLN: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Kossan Rubber Industries 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.
Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kossan Rubber Industries 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.
Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd (XKLS:7153) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.11 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 Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd. This is 67% below median its historical median of 0.33. Over the past decade, Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.07 to 1.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd ranks #48 out of 469 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 10.2%.
Is Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.11 is 67% below median its 10-year median of 0.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.07 to a high of 1.49. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.60. Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd's value of 0.11 is 93.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd ranks #48 out of 469 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to ISRG and BDX?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd ranks #48 out of 469 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.60. Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd's value of 0.11 is 93.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.07 to 1.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.33 vs. the industry median of 1.60, Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd has consistently been below 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 1.60, based on 469 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. Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.11 is 93.1% below 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 Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.11, which is 67% below median its own 10-year median of 0.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd (XKLS:7153) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.66, compared to a current price of RM1.04 — trading 37.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.11, which is 67% below median its 10-year median of 0.33 and 93.1% below the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 1.60. Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd (XKLS:7153), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.11 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 Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd (XKLS:7153) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM1.04 is trading 37.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.66.
GuruFocus considers Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:7153:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.11 (67% below median its 10-year median of 0.33)
GF Value™: RM1.66 vs. price of RM1.04 (37.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 93.1% below the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#48 of 469)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7153 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd manufactures industrial rubber products and disposable latex gloves. The firm's segments are: Technical Rubber Products, Gloves, Cleanroom Products, and Others. The Gloves segment generates the majority of revenue. The Technical Rubber Products business manufactures and distributes high technical input rubber products. The Gloves business manufactures medical-grade examination gloves and specialty gloves for healthcare and industrial applications. The Cleanroom Products business sells rubber products that can be used in cleanrooms. The majority of Kossan Rubber's revenue is generated from Malaysia, while it also has its presence outside Malaysia.
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