Knm Group Bhd (XKLS:7164) Debt-to-EBITDA : -12.08 (As of Jun. 2025)

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What is Knm Group Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA?

Knm Group Bhd XKLS:7164 Debt-to-EBITDA is -12.08 as of Jun. 2025.

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

Knm Group Bhd's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was RM1,385.1 Mil. Knm Group Bhd's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was RM1.4 Mil. Knm Group Bhd's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was RM-114.8 Mil. Knm Group Bhd's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was -12.07.

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

XKLS:7164's Debt-to-EBITDA is not ranked *
in the Industrial Products industry.
Industry Median: 1.71
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Debt-to-EBITDA only.

Knm Group Bhd  (XKLS:7164) 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.


Knm Group Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Knm Group Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Knm Group 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.

Knm Group Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Knm Group Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec24
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -4.95 7.45 20.59 -3.39 -33.04

Knm Group Bhd Quarterly Data
Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25
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 13.78 -16.19 25.10 35.62 -12.08

XKLS:7164 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Knm Group 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.


Knm Group Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Knm Group Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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



Knm Group Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Knm Group Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(1333.712 + 0.732) / -40.39
=-33.04

Knm Group Bhd's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(1385.135 + 1.359) / -114.828
=-12.07

* 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 (Jun. 2025) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of -12.08 mean?
Knm Group Bhd (XKLS:7164) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of -12.08 as of Jun. 2025. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Knm Group Bhd.
Is Knm Group Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Knm Group Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -12.08.
How does Knm Group Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to GEV and ETN?
Knm Group Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA of -12.08 can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.71. 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 1.71, based on 2,325 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. 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 Knm Group Bhd. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Knm Group Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -12.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Knm Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Knm Group Bhd (XKLS:7164) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of -12.08. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is -12.08. 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 Knm Group Bhd (XKLS:7164), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is -12.08 as of Jun. 2025. 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.

Knm Group Bhd Business Description

Address 15, Jalan Dagang SB 4/1, Taman Sungai Besi Indah, Seri Kembangan, MYS, 43300
Knm Group Bhd is a Malaysia-based company offering project management, engineering, manufacturing, and construction services for renewable energy, power, utilities, refining, and petrochemical industries. The company manufactures customized process equipment and modular systems under the brands of KNM, BORSIG, and FBM Hudson. Its geographical segments include Asia and Oceania; Europe; and America. The company derives a majority of its revenue from the Europe Segment. The Europe segment includes Germany, Italy, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, the British Virgin Islands, the Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, and the Isle of Man.