Magma Group Bhd (XKLS:7243) Debt-to-EBITDA : -8.91 (As of Mar. 2026)

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XKLS:7243 Magma Group Bhd XKLS:7243
22 GF Score
Price RM0.29
GF Value RM0.10
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Magma Group Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA?

Magma Group Bhd XKLS:7243 +1.79% 22 Debt-to-EBITDA is -8.91 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7243 with a GF Score™ of 22/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.10 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 650 Travel & Leisure companies, Magma Group Bhd ranks worse than 153846% on this metric.

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

Magma Group Bhd's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM18.61 Mil. Magma Group Bhd's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM96.24 Mil. Magma Group Bhd's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-12.89 Mil. Magma Group Bhd's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -8.91.

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

XKLS:7243' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -73.37   Med: -3.52   Max: 185.22
Current: -3.26

During the past 12 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Magma Group Bhd was 185.22. The lowest was -73.37. And the median was -3.52.

XKLS:7243's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 650 companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 2.52 vs XKLS:7243: -3.26

Magma Group Bhd  (XKLS:7243) 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.


Magma Group Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Magma Group Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Magma Group 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.

Magma Group Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Magma Group Bhd Annual Data
Trend Jun10 Jun11 Jun12 Dec14 Jun17 Jun18 Jun21 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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Magma Group Bhd Quarterly Data
Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Sep22 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 -10.01 -12.86 -0.73 3.64 -8.91

XKLS:7243 vs MAR, HLT, H: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Lodging subindustry, Magma Group 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.


Magma Group Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Magma Group Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Magma Group Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Magma Group 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
=(11.347 + 96.637) / -37.429
=-2.89

Magma Group 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
=(18.612 + 96.236) / -12.892
=-8.91

* 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 -8.91 mean?
Magma Group Bhd (XKLS:7243) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of -8.91 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 Magma Group Bhd. According to the industry distribution chart, Magma Group Bhd ranks #999999 out of 650 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry.
Is Magma Group Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Magma Group Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -8.91. Based on the distribution chart, Magma Group Bhd ranks #999999 out of 650 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Magma Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 22/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Magma Group Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to MAR and HLT?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Magma Group Bhd ranks #999999 out of 650 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Magma Group Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.52. 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 Travel & Leisure company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Travel & Leisure companies is 2.52, based on 650 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. 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 Magma Group Bhd. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Magma Group Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -8.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Magma Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Magma Group Bhd (XKLS:7243) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.10, compared to a current price of RM0.29 — trading 185% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is -8.91. Magma Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 22/100 with 6 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 Magma Group Bhd (XKLS:7243), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is -8.91 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 Magma Group Bhd (XKLS:7243) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Magma Group Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM0.29 is trading 185% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.10. GuruFocus considers Magma Group Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:7243:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: -8.91
  • GF Value™: RM0.10 vs. price of RM0.29 (185% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 22/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7243 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Magma Group Bhd Business Description

Address No.1 Jalan Dutamas 1, D5-5-5, Solaris Dutamas, Kuala Lumpur, MYS, 50480
Magma Group Bhd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, the company operates in the hospitality industry in Malaysia. The company manages hotel properties and undertakes related hospitality activities. Its hotel properties include Wolo Kuala Lumpur, Impiana KLCC Hotel, Impiana Hotel Ipoh, and Impiana Hotel Senai. The company is organised into three operating segments: (i) Hospitality business: Management and operation of hotels and resorts, property investment and hotel development, (ii) Property development: Property development activities, and Others. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Hospitality business.
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