Ralco Bhd (XKLS:7498) Debt-to-EBITDA : 2.48 (As of Jun. 2026) — 54% Above Median

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XKLS:7498 Ralco Corp Bhd XKLS:7498
37 GF Score
Price RM1.00
GF Value RM0.33
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Ralco Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA?

Ralco Bhd XKLS:7498 37 Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.48 as of Jun. 2026, which is 54% above its 10-year median of 1.61. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7498 with a GF Score™ of 37/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.33 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 341 Packaging & Containers companies, Ralco Bhd ranks better than 50.15% on this metric.

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

Ralco Bhd's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was RM1.20 Mil. Ralco Bhd's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was RM1.10 Mil. Ralco Bhd's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was RM2.41 Mil. Ralco Bhd's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.95.

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

XKLS:7498' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.87   Med: 1.61   Max: 12.02
Current: 2.44

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Ralco Bhd was 12.02. The lowest was -5.87. And the median was 1.61.

XKLS:7498's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
50.15% of 341 companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 2.45 vs XKLS:7498: 2.44

Ralco Bhd  (XKLS:7498) 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.


Ralco Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Ralco Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ralco 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.

Ralco Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Ralco Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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Ralco Bhd Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 -1.06 -1.85 -0.90 -11.30 2.48

XKLS:7498 vs SW, AMCR, PKG: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Ralco 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.


Ralco Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA vs Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Ralco Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Ralco Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Ralco 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
=(1.752779 + 1.69669) / -4.089369
=-0.84

Ralco Bhd's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(1.201 + 1.097) / 2.412
=0.95

* 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 (Jun. 2026) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.48 mean?
Ralco Bhd (XKLS:7498) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.48 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Ralco Bhd. This is 54% above median its historical median of 1.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Ralco Bhd ranks #170 out of 341 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 49.9%.
Is Ralco Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Ralco Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.48 is 54% above median its 10-year median of 1.61. The Packaging & Containers industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.45. Ralco Bhd's value of 2.48 is 1.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ralco Bhd ranks #170 out of 341 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ralco Bhd has a GF Score™ of 37/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ralco Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to SW and AMCR?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Ralco Bhd ranks #170 out of 341 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Ralco Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.45. Ralco Bhd's value of 2.48 is 1.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.61 vs. the industry median of 2.45, Ralco 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Packaging & Containers companies is 2.45, based on 341 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. Ralco Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.48 is 1.2% 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 Ralco Bhd. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ralco Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.48, which is 54% above median its own 10-year median of 1.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ralco Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ralco Bhd (XKLS:7498) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.33, compared to a current price of RM1.00 — trading 203% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.48, which is 54% above median its 10-year median of 1.61 and 1.2% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 2.45. Ralco Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 37/100 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 Ralco Bhd (XKLS:7498), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.48 as of Jun. 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 Ralco Bhd (XKLS:7498) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ralco Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM1.00 is trading 203% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.33. GuruFocus considers Ralco Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:7498:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 2.48 (54% above median its 10-year median of 1.61)
  • GF Value™: RM0.33 vs. price of RM1.00 (203% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 37/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1.2% above the Packaging & Containers median (#170 of 341)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7498 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Ralco Bhd Business Description

Address Lot 1476, Jalan Lengkok Emas 1, Nilai Industrial Estate, Nilai, NSN, MYS, 71800
Ralco Corp Bhd. is engaged in the manufacturing and trading of plastic products. Its product line comprises Jerrican (Blow molding) and Pail (Injection molding) in various sizes. Jerricans are widely used for the packing of the liquid form of chemical products, as well as for edible oils, while pails are utilized for packing paints for both household and industrial use. The company has two reportable segments: Plastic products and others. Plastic products include the manufacturing and sale of plastic products. Others include the supply of renewable energy. It generates a majority of its revenue from the Plastic products segment. Geographically, the company operates in Malaysia and Singapore.
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