Cheetah Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7209) Debt-to-EBITDA : 0.74 (As of Mar. 2026) — 2367% Above Median

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XKLS:7209 Cheetah Holdings Bhd XKLS:7209
41 GF Score
Price RM0.12
GF Value RM0.09
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Cheetah Holdings Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA?

Cheetah Holdings Bhd XKLS:7209 -7.69% 41 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.74 as of Mar. 2026, which is 2367% above its 10-year median of 0.03. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7209 with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.09 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 812 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Cheetah Holdings Bhd ranks worse than 123152.59% on this metric.

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

Cheetah Holdings Bhd's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM12.4 Mil. Cheetah Holdings Bhd's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM0.8 Mil. Cheetah Holdings Bhd's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM17.8 Mil. Cheetah Holdings Bhd's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.74.

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

XKLS:7209' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.31   Med: 0.03   Max: 0.75
Current: -2.31

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Cheetah Holdings Bhd was 0.75. The lowest was -2.31. And the median was 0.03.

XKLS:7209's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 812 companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 2.705 vs XKLS:7209: -2.31

Cheetah Holdings Bhd  (XKLS:7209) 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.


Cheetah Holdings Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Cheetah Holdings Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cheetah 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.

Cheetah Holdings Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Cheetah Holdings Bhd Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.03 -0.61 -0.36 0.75 -0.33

Cheetah 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 0.54 -0.19 -0.43 -1.87 0.74

XKLS:7209 vs RL, LEVI, VFC: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Cheetah 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.


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

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

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


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Cheetah Holdings Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Cheetah Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year 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
=(2.56 + 1.542) / -12.504
=-0.33

Cheetah 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
=(12.441 + 0.764) / 17.752
=0.74

* 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 0.74 mean?
Cheetah Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7209) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.74 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 Cheetah Holdings Bhd. This is 2367% above median its historical median of 0.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Cheetah Holdings Bhd ranks #999999 out of 812 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry.
Is Cheetah Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Cheetah Holdings Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.74 is 2367% above median its 10-year median of 0.03. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.71. Cheetah Holdings Bhd's value of 0.74 is 72.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cheetah Holdings Bhd ranks #999999 out of 812 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Cheetah Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cheetah Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Cheetah Holdings Bhd ranks #999999 out of 812 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Cheetah Holdings Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.71. Cheetah Holdings Bhd's value of 0.74 is 72.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.03 vs. the industry median of 2.71, Cheetah 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. Cheetah Holdings Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.74 is 72.6% 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 Cheetah 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. Cheetah Holdings Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.74, which is 2367% above median its own 10-year median of 0.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cheetah Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cheetah Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7209) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.09, compared to a current price of RM0.12 — trading 33.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.74, which is 2367% above median its 10-year median of 0.03 and 72.6% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 2.71. Cheetah Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 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 Cheetah Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7209), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.74 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 Cheetah Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7209) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cheetah Holdings Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM0.12 is trading 33.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.09. GuruFocus considers Cheetah Holdings Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:7209:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.74 (2367% above median its 10-year median of 0.03)
  • GF Value™: RM0.09 vs. price of RM0.12 (33.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 41/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 72.6% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#999999 of 812)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7209 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Cheetah Holdings Bhd Business Description

Address Kawasan Perindustrian Kg. Bahru Balakong, Lot 1846, Jalan KPB 6, Darul Ehsan, Seri Kembangan, SGR, MYS, 43300
Cheetah Holdings Bhd Malaysia-based investment holding company engaged in product designing, product development, marketing, and retailing of sports apparel and accessories. Its brands include Cheeta Sports, C2 United, CTH Unlimited, GQ, C. Union, Arissa, Cheetah Junior, Baby Cheetah, Ladybird.
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