SWS Capital Bhd (XKLS:7186) Debt-to-EBITDA : 1.88 (As of Mar. 2026) — 51% Below Median

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XKLS:7186 SWS Capital Bhd XKLS:7186
36 GF Score
Price RM0.12
GF Value RM0.10
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is SWS Capital Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA?

SWS Capital Bhd XKLS:7186 +4.55% 36 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.88 as of Mar. 2026, which is 51% below its 10-year median of 3.83. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7186 with a GF Score™ of 36/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.10 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 331 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, SWS Capital Bhd ranks worse than 302114.5% on this metric.

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

SWS Capital Bhd's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM15.26 Mil. SWS Capital Bhd's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM6.82 Mil. SWS Capital Bhd's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM11.74 Mil. SWS Capital Bhd's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.88.

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

XKLS:7186' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -10.69   Med: 3.83   Max: 6.88
Current: -10.69

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of SWS Capital Bhd was 6.88. The lowest was -10.69. And the median was 3.83.

XKLS:7186's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 331 companies
in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry
Industry Median: 1.91 vs XKLS:7186: -10.69

SWS Capital Bhd  (XKLS:7186) 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.


SWS Capital Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


SWS Capital Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SWS Capital 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.

SWS Capital Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

SWS Capital Bhd Annual Data
Trend Aug15 Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 4.23 3.05 6.88 3.16 3.27

SWS Capital Bhd Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 15.68 -4.01 -2.09 -10.81 1.88

XKLS:7186 vs SN, SGI, MHK: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, SWS Capital 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.


SWS Capital Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, SWS Capital Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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SWS Capital Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

SWS Capital Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(15.685 + 7.619) / 7.128
=3.27

SWS Capital Bhd's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(15.255 + 6.821) / 11.74
=1.88

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.88 mean?
SWS Capital Bhd (XKLS:7186) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.88 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 SWS Capital Bhd. This is 51% below median its historical median of 3.83. According to the industry distribution chart, SWS Capital Bhd ranks #999999 out of 331 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry.
Is SWS Capital Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
SWS Capital Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.88 is 51% below median its 10-year median of 3.83. The Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.91. SWS Capital Bhd's value of 1.88 is 1.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SWS Capital Bhd ranks #999999 out of 331 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, SWS Capital Bhd has a GF Score™ of 36/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SWS Capital Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to SN and SGI?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, SWS Capital Bhd ranks #999999 out of 331 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places SWS Capital Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.91. SWS Capital Bhd's value of 1.88 is 1.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.83 vs. the industry median of 1.91, SWS Capital 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 1.91, based on 331 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. SWS Capital Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.88 is 1.6% 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 SWS Capital Bhd. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SWS Capital Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.88, which is 51% below median its own 10-year median of 3.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SWS Capital Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SWS Capital Bhd (XKLS:7186) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.10, compared to a current price of RM0.12 — trading 15% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.88, which is 51% below median its 10-year median of 3.83 and 1.6% below the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median of 1.91. SWS Capital Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 with 2 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 SWS Capital Bhd (XKLS:7186), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.88 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 SWS Capital Bhd (XKLS:7186) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SWS Capital Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM0.12 is trading 15% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.10. GuruFocus considers SWS Capital Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:7186:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.88 (51% below median its 10-year median of 3.83)
  • GF Value™: RM0.10 vs. price of RM0.12 (15% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 36/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1.6% below the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances median (#999999 of 331)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7186 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


SWS Capital Bhd Business Description

Address PTD 6001, Jalan Perindustrian 5, Kawasan Perindustrian Bukit Bakri, Batu 8, Muar, JHR, MYS, 84200
SWS Capital Bhd is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of dining furniture, occasional furniture and buffet and hutch, lamination of veneer and paper, and trading of various types of boards, nails, polyethylene, pneumatic fasteners, plastic wares, utensils, and goods and Marketing and distribution of plastic household and industrial products. It operates under two segments that are Investment holding and Manufacturing of plastic wares. The majority of its revenue comes from Plastic wares. Geographically, the company's products are exported to the Asia Pacific, Europe, and Others.
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