Harn Len Bhd (XKLS:7501) Debt-to-EBITDA : 1.61 (As of May. 2026) — 46% Below Median

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XKLS:7501 Harn Len Corp Bhd XKLS:7501
46 GF Score
Price RM0.60
GF Value RM0.59
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Harn Len Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA?

Harn Len Bhd XKLS:7501 46 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.61 as of May. 2026, which is 46% below its 10-year median of 2.98. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7501 with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.59 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,553 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Harn Len Bhd ranks better than 56.79% on this metric.

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

Harn Len Bhd's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was RM27.0 Mil. Harn Len Bhd's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was RM87.8 Mil. Harn Len Bhd's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was RM71.2 Mil. Harn Len Bhd's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 1.61.

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

XKLS:7501' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.29   Med: 2.98   Max: 36.56
Current: 1.58

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Harn Len Bhd was 36.56. The lowest was -4.29. And the median was 2.98.

XKLS:7501's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
56.79% of 1553 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 2.07 vs XKLS:7501: 1.58

Harn Len Bhd  (XKLS:7501) 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.


Harn Len Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Harn Len Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Harn Len 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.

Harn Len Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Harn Len Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 May24 May25 May26
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.72 36.56 3.04 1.66 1.58

Harn Len Bhd Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Mar23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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 0.86 1.98 1.03 2.54 1.61

XKLS:7501 vs ADM, BG, TSN: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Farm Products subindustry, Harn Len 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.


Harn Len Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Harn Len Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Harn Len Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Harn Len Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(27.037 + 87.754) / 72.659
=1.58

Harn Len Bhd's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(27.037 + 87.754) / 71.22
=1.61

* 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 (May. 2026) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.61 mean?
Harn Len Bhd (XKLS:7501) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.61 as of May. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Harn Len Bhd. This is 46% below median its historical median of 2.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Harn Len Bhd ranks #671 out of 1553 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 43.2%.
Is Harn Len Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Harn Len Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.61 is 46% below median its 10-year median of 2.98. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.07. Harn Len Bhd's value of 1.61 is 22.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Harn Len Bhd ranks #671 out of 1553 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Harn Len Bhd has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Harn Len Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Harn Len Bhd ranks #671 out of 1553 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Harn Len Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.07. Harn Len Bhd's value of 1.61 is 22.2% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.98 vs. the industry median of 2.07, Harn Len 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 2.07, based on 1,553 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. Harn Len Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.61 is 22.2% 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 Harn Len Bhd. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Harn Len Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.61, which is 46% below median its own 10-year median of 2.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Harn Len Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Harn Len Bhd (XKLS:7501) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.59, compared to a current price of RM0.60 — trading 1.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.61, which is 46% below median its 10-year median of 2.98 and 22.2% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 2.07. Harn Len Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 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 Harn Len Bhd (XKLS:7501), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.61 as of May. 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 Harn Len Bhd (XKLS:7501) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Harn Len Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM0.60 is trading 1.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.59. GuruFocus considers Harn Len Bhd to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:7501:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.61 (46% below median its 10-year median of 2.98)
  • GF Value™: RM0.59 vs. price of RM0.60 (1.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 46/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 22.2% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#671 of 1553)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7501 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Harn Len Bhd Business Description

Address 15 Jalan Gereja, 6th Floor, Johor Tower, Ibrahim International Business District, Johor Darul, JHR, MYS, 80888
Harn Len Corp Bhd is involved in the operation of oil palm plantations and oil milling operations. The operating segments of the company are: Plantation and Property & Others. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Plantation segment, which is engaged in the operation of oil palm estates, oil palm mills, sales and purchases of Fresh Fruit Bunches (FFB), cultivation of pineapples, sales and trading of Crude Palm Oil (CPO) and Palm Kernels (PK), and the provision of plantation development contract services. The Property and Others segment is involved in property investment in land, commercial, and industrial buildings. Other business includes the operation of a food and beverage outlet.
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