Kein Hing International Bhd (XKLS:7199) Debt-to-EBITDA : 2.37 (As of Apr. 2026) — 40% Above Median

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XKLS:7199 Kein Hing International Bhd XKLS:7199
75 GF Score
Price RM1.04
GF Value RM1.31
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Kein Hing International Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA?

Kein Hing International Bhd XKLS:7199 -0.95% 75 Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.37 as of Apr. 2026, which is 40% above its 10-year median of 1.69. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7199 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.31 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,332 Industrial Products companies, Kein Hing International Bhd ranks better than 55.57% on this metric.

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

Kein Hing International Bhd's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was RM24.7 Mil. Kein Hing International Bhd's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was RM10.8 Mil. Kein Hing International Bhd's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was RM15.0 Mil. Kein Hing International Bhd's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 2.37.

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 Kein Hing International Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

XKLS:7199' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.02   Med: 1.69   Max: 2.6
Current: 1.37

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Kein Hing International Bhd was 2.60. The lowest was 1.02. And the median was 1.69.

XKLS:7199's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
55.57% of 2332 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.7 vs XKLS:7199: 1.37

Kein Hing International Bhd  (XKLS:7199) 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.


Kein Hing International Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Kein Hing International Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kein Hing International 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.

Kein Hing International Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Kein Hing International Bhd Annual Data
Trend Apr17 Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25 Apr26
Debt-to-EBITDA
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Kein Hing International Bhd Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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 2.08 1.17 1.62 1.54 2.37

XKLS:7199 vs CRS, ATI, MLI: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Kein Hing International 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.


Kein Hing International Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA vs Industrial Products Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Kein Hing International Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Kein Hing International Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Kein Hing International Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(24.723 + 10.847) / 25.901
=1.37

Kein Hing International Bhd's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(24.723 + 10.847) / 15.02
=2.37

* 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 (Apr. 2026) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.37 mean?
Kein Hing International Bhd (XKLS:7199) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.37 as of Apr. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Kein Hing International Bhd. This is 40% above median its historical median of 1.69. Over the past decade, Kein Hing International Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.02 to 2.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Kein Hing International Bhd ranks #1036 out of 2332 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 44.4%.
Is Kein Hing International Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Kein Hing International Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.37 is 40% above median its 10-year median of 1.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.02 to a high of 2.60. The Industrial Products industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.70. Kein Hing International Bhd's value of 2.37 is 39.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kein Hing International Bhd ranks #1036 out of 2332 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kein Hing International Bhd has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kein Hing International Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to CRS and ATI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Kein Hing International Bhd ranks #1036 out of 2332 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Kein Hing International Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.70. Kein Hing International Bhd's value of 2.37 is 39.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Kein Hing International Bhd's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.02 to 2.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.69 vs. the industry median of 1.70, Kein Hing International 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Industrial Products companies is 1.70, based on 2,332 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. Kein Hing International Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.37 is 39.4% 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 Kein Hing International Bhd. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kein Hing International Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.37, which is 40% above median its own 10-year median of 1.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kein Hing International Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kein Hing International Bhd (XKLS:7199) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.31, compared to a current price of RM1.04 — trading 20.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.37, which is 40% above median its 10-year median of 1.69 and 39.4% above the Industrial Products industry median of 1.70. Kein Hing International Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Kein Hing International Bhd (XKLS:7199), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.37 as of Apr. 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 Kein Hing International Bhd (XKLS:7199) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kein Hing International Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM1.04 is trading 20.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.31. GuruFocus considers Kein Hing International Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:7199:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 2.37 (40% above median its 10-year median of 1.69)
  • GF Value™: RM1.31 vs. price of RM1.04 (20.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 39.4% above the Industrial Products median (#1036 of 2332)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7199 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kein Hing International Bhd Business Description

Address Lot 1863, Jalan Kolej, Seri Kembangan, SGR, MYS, 43300
Kein Hing International Bhd is a Malaysia-based investment holding company, whose principal activities include Sheet metal forming, precision machining, component assembly, and the manufacture and sales of gas appliances. The company's operating segment includes Manufacturing, Trading, and Investment Holding. It generates maximum revenue from the Manufacturing segment. The manufacturing segment includes sheet metal forming, precision machining, component assembly, and the manufacture and sale of gas appliances. Geographically, it derives the majority of its revenue from Vietnam and has a presence in Malaysia, America, Europe, Hong Kong, Thailand, Australia, Brazil, and Other Countries.
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