A-Rank Bhd (XKLS:7214) Debt-to-EBITDA : 4.09 (As of Apr. 2026) — 72% Above Median

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XKLS:7214 A-Rank Bhd XKLS:7214
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Price RM0.39
GF Value RM0.41
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is A-Rank Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA?

A-Rank Bhd XKLS:7214 50 Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.09 as of Apr. 2026, which is 72% above its 10-year median of 2.38. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7214 with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.41 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 602 Metals & Mining companies, A-Rank Bhd ranks worse than 78.07% on this metric.

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

A-Rank Bhd's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was RM82.0 Mil. A-Rank Bhd's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was RM16.7 Mil. A-Rank Bhd's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was RM24.1 Mil. A-Rank Bhd's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 4.09.

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

XKLS:7214' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.81   Med: 2.38   Max: 4.79
Current: 4.5

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of A-Rank Bhd was 4.79. The lowest was 0.81. And the median was 2.38.

XKLS:7214's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
78.07% of 602 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 1.155 vs XKLS:7214: 4.50

A-Rank Bhd  (XKLS:7214) 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.


A-Rank Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


A-Rank Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for A-Rank 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.

A-Rank Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

A-Rank Bhd Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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A-Rank 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 4.69 3.00 4.63 4.02 4.09

XKLS:7214 vs AA, CENX, CSTM: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Aluminum subindustry, A-Rank 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.


A-Rank Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, A-Rank Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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A-Rank Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

A-Rank Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(51.825 + 26.922) / 26.309
=2.99

A-Rank 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
=(82.041 + 16.735) / 24.14
=4.09

* 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 4.09 mean?
A-Rank Bhd (XKLS:7214) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.09 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 A-Rank Bhd. This is 72% above median its historical median of 2.38. Over the past decade, A-Rank Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.81 to 4.79. According to the industry distribution chart, A-Rank Bhd ranks #470 out of 602 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 78.1%.
Is A-Rank Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
A-Rank Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.09 is 72% above median its 10-year median of 2.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.81 to a high of 4.79. The Metals & Mining industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.16. A-Rank Bhd's value of 4.09 is 254.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, A-Rank Bhd ranks #470 out of 602 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, A-Rank Bhd has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does A-Rank Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to AA and CENX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, A-Rank Bhd ranks #470 out of 602 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places A-Rank Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.16. A-Rank Bhd's value of 4.09 is 254.1% above this benchmark. Historically, A-Rank Bhd's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.81 to 4.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.38 vs. the industry median of 1.16, A-Rank 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 a Metals & Mining company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Metals & Mining companies is 1.16, based on 602 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. A-Rank Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.09 is 254.1% 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 A-Rank Bhd. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. A-Rank Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.09, which is 72% above median its own 10-year median of 2.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is A-Rank Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, A-Rank Bhd (XKLS:7214) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.41, compared to a current price of RM0.39 — trading 6.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.09, which is 72% above median its 10-year median of 2.38 and 254.1% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.16. A-Rank Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 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 A-Rank Bhd (XKLS:7214), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.09 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 A-Rank Bhd (XKLS:7214) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, A-Rank Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.39 is trading 6.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.41. GuruFocus considers A-Rank Bhd to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:7214:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 4.09 (72% above median its 10-year median of 2.38)
  • GF Value™: RM0.41 vs. price of RM0.39 (6.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 254.1% above the Metals & Mining median (#470 of 602)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7214 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


A-Rank Bhd Business Description

Address Lot 2-33, Jalan Perindustrian Mahkota 7, Taman Perindustrian Mahkota, Beranang, SGR, MYS, 43700
A-Rank Bhd is an investment holding company that has categorised its business operations into two segments, namely the Aluminium Segment, which represents the Group's core business, which includes manufacturing and marketing of aluminium billets and operates solely from its production facilities in Beranang, Selangor and; Property Segment, which provides for property development. The firm mainly operates in two geographical segments: Malaysia and South East Asia, other than Malaysia. The company also exports its products to Africa, Europe, South Asia, and Southeast Asia. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from Malaysia.
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