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DKLS Industries BhdXKLS:7528 64 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.60 as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 1.70. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7528 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.78 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,405 Construction companies, DKLS Industries Bhd ranks better than 67.97% 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 DKLS Industries Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:7528'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.52 Med: 1.7 Max: 3.23
Current: 1.06
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of DKLS Industries Bhd was 3.23. The lowest was 0.52. And the median was 1.70.
XKLS:7528's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 67.97% of 1405
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 2.14
vs XKLS:7528: 1.06
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.
DKLS Industries Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
DKLS Industries Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for DKLS Industries 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:7528 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, DKLS Industries 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.
DKLS Industries Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, DKLS Industries Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DKLS Industries 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.
DKLS Industries Bhd (XKLS:7528) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.60 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 DKLS Industries Bhd. This is near median its historical median of 1.70. Over the past decade, DKLS Industries Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.52 to 3.23. According to the industry distribution chart, DKLS Industries Bhd ranks #450 out of 1405 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 32%.
Is DKLS Industries Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
DKLS Industries Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.60 is near median its 10-year median of 1.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.52 to a high of 3.23. The Construction industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.14. DKLS Industries Bhd's value of 1.60 is 25.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DKLS Industries Bhd ranks #450 out of 1405 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, DKLS Industries Bhd has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DKLS Industries Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, DKLS Industries Bhd ranks #450 out of 1405 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts DKLS Industries Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.14. DKLS Industries Bhd's value of 1.60 is 25.2% below this benchmark. Historically, DKLS Industries Bhd's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.52 to 3.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.70 vs. the industry median of 2.14, DKLS Industries 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 Construction company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Construction companies is 2.14, based on 1,405 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. DKLS Industries Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.60 is 25.2% 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 DKLS Industries Bhd. For the Construction industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DKLS Industries Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.60, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DKLS Industries Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DKLS Industries Bhd (XKLS:7528) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.78, compared to a current price of RM1.81 — trading 1.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.60, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.70 and 25.2% below the Construction industry median of 2.14. DKLS Industries Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 DKLS Industries Bhd (XKLS:7528), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.60 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 DKLS Industries Bhd (XKLS:7528) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DKLS Industries Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM1.81 is trading 1.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.78.
GuruFocus considers DKLS Industries Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:7528:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.60 (near median its 10-year median of 1.70)
GF Value™: RM1.78 vs. price of RM1.81 (1.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 25.2% below the Construction median (#450 of 1405)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7528 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
DKLS Industries Bhd is a company involved in the engineering and construction business sector. The company has various business segments, including Investment, Construction, Property development, quarry, Utilities, and Others. The company derives maximum revenue from the Quarry segment. Geographically company operates in Malaysia and the Lao People's Democratic Republic, out of which Malaysia accounts for the majority of revenue.
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