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Lotus Circular BHDXKLS:7234 42 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.23 as of Mar. 2026, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 0.46. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7234 with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.42 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 910 Retail - Cyclical companies, Lotus Circular BHD ranks better than 80.44% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
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 Lotus Circular BHD's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:7234'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -13.83 Med: 0.46 Max: 15.24
Current: 0.83
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Lotus Circular BHD was 15.24. The lowest was -13.83. And the median was 0.46.
XKLS:7234's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 80.44% of 910
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 2.305
vs XKLS:7234: 0.83
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.
Lotus Circular BHD Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Lotus Circular BHD Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lotus Circular 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.
XKLS:7234 vs TJX, ROST, BURL: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Lotus Circular 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.
Lotus Circular BHD Debt-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Lotus Circular BHD's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lotus Circular BHD's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.
* 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.
Lotus Circular BHD (XKLS:7234) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.23 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 Lotus Circular BHD. This is 50% below median its historical median of 0.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Lotus Circular BHD ranks #178 out of 910 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 19.6%.
Is Lotus Circular BHD's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Lotus Circular BHD's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.23 is 50% below median its 10-year median of 0.46. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.31. Lotus Circular BHD's value of 0.23 is 90% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lotus Circular BHD ranks #178 out of 910 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Lotus Circular BHD has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lotus Circular BHD's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to TJX and ROST?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Lotus Circular BHD ranks #178 out of 910 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Lotus Circular BHD in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.31. Lotus Circular BHD's value of 0.23 is 90% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.46 vs. the industry median of 2.31, Lotus Circular 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.31, based on 910 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. Lotus Circular BHD's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.23 is 90% 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 Lotus Circular BHD. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lotus Circular BHD's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.23, which is 50% below median its own 10-year median of 0.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lotus Circular BHD stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lotus Circular BHD (XKLS:7234) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.42, compared to a current price of RM0.31 — trading 26.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.23, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 0.46 and 90% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 2.31. Lotus Circular BHD's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 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 Lotus Circular BHD (XKLS:7234), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.23 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 Lotus Circular BHD (XKLS:7234) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lotus Circular BHD stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.31 is trading 26.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.42.
GuruFocus considers Lotus Circular BHD to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:7234:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.23 (50% below median its 10-year median of 0.46)
GF Value™: RM0.42 vs. price of RM0.31 (26.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 90% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#178 of 910)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7234 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lotus Circular BHD is an investment holding company. The company segment includes Retailing, Investment Holding, and Waste Recycling. It generates maximum revenue from the Retailing segment. The retailing segment is involved in the trading and retailing of leather products, apparel, and accessories. The investment holding segment is involved in investment holding, and the Waste recycling segment is involved in the waste recycling business. The Group operates predominantly in Malaysia.
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