Tek Seng Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7200) Debt-to-EBITDA : 0.32 (As of Mar. 2026) — 58% Below Median

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XKLS:7200 Tek Seng Holdings Bhd XKLS:7200
38 GF Score
Price RM0.23
GF Value RM0.25
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Tek Seng Holdings Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA?

Tek Seng Holdings Bhd XKLS:7200 38 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.32 as of Mar. 2026, which is 58% below its 10-year median of 0.77. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7200 with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.25 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 812 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Tek Seng Holdings Bhd ranks better than 87.93% on this metric.

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

Tek Seng Holdings Bhd's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM0.3 Mil. Tek Seng Holdings Bhd's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM10.2 Mil. Tek Seng Holdings Bhd's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM32.5 Mil. Tek Seng Holdings Bhd's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.32.

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 Tek Seng Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

XKLS:7200' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.82   Med: 0.77   Max: 1.05
Current: 0.41

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Tek Seng Holdings Bhd was 1.05. The lowest was -0.82. And the median was 0.77.

XKLS:7200's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
87.93% of 812 companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 2.705 vs XKLS:7200: 0.41

Tek Seng Holdings Bhd  (XKLS:7200) 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.


Tek Seng Holdings Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Tek Seng Holdings Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tek Seng Holdings 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.

Tek Seng Holdings Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Tek Seng Holdings Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.62 0.85 1.05 0.96 0.86

Tek Seng Holdings 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 0.81 0.95 0.84 0.83 0.32

XKLS:7200 vs AIN: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Tek Seng Holdings 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.


Tek Seng Holdings Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Tek Seng Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Tek Seng Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Tek Seng Holdings Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Tek Seng Holdings 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
=(10.248 + 10.222) / 23.684
=0.86

Tek Seng Holdings 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
=(0.294 + 10.16) / 32.54
=0.32

* 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 0.32 mean?
Tek Seng Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7200) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.32 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 Tek Seng Holdings Bhd. This is 58% below median its historical median of 0.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Tek Seng Holdings Bhd ranks #98 out of 812 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 12.1%.
Is Tek Seng Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Tek Seng Holdings Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.32 is 58% below median its 10-year median of 0.77. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.71. Tek Seng Holdings Bhd's value of 0.32 is 88.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tek Seng Holdings Bhd ranks #98 out of 812 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Tek Seng Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tek Seng Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to AIN?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Tek Seng Holdings Bhd ranks #98 out of 812 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Tek Seng Holdings Bhd in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.71. Tek Seng Holdings Bhd's value of 0.32 is 88.2% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.77 vs. the industry median of 2.71, Tek Seng Holdings 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 2.71, based on 812 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. Tek Seng Holdings Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.32 is 88.2% 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 Tek Seng Holdings Bhd. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tek Seng Holdings Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.32, which is 58% below median its own 10-year median of 0.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tek Seng Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tek Seng Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7200) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.25, compared to a current price of RM0.23 — trading 8% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.32, which is 58% below median its 10-year median of 0.77 and 88.2% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 2.71. Tek Seng Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 5 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 Tek Seng Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7200), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.32 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 Tek Seng Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7200) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tek Seng Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.23 is trading 8% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.25. GuruFocus considers Tek Seng Holdings Bhd to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:7200:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.32 (58% below median its 10-year median of 0.77)
  • GF Value™: RM0.25 vs. price of RM0.23 (8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 38/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 88.2% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#98 of 812)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7200 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Tek Seng Holdings Bhd Business Description

Address Plot 159, MK13, Jalan Perindustrian Bukit Minyak 7, Bukit Minyak Industrial Park, Bukit Mertajam, PNG, MYS, 14000
Tek Seng Holdings Bhd is an investment holding company. It operates through three segments: the polyvinyl chloride (PVC) segment, the Photovoltaic Solar segment, and the Property investment segment. The PVC segment is engaged in the manufacturing and trading of PVC sheeting, PolyPropylene (PP) Non-Woven, PVC leather-related products for industrial and consumer use. Whereas the Solar segment is engaged in the Trading of Solar Cell products and generating and supplying renewable energy. The Property investment segment is engaged in rental income from investment properties. The majority of revenue is from the PVC segment. Geographically, the majority of revenue is derived from Malaysia.
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