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Asia Brands BhdXKLS:7722 37 Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.86 as of Mar. 2026, which is 24% above its 10-year median of 2.30. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7722 with a GF Score™ of 37/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.44 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 903 Retail - Cyclical companies, Asia Brands Bhd ranks worse than 90.48% 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 Asia Brands Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:7722'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -18.04 Med: 2.3 Max: 9.13
Current: 9.13
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Asia Brands Bhd was 9.13. The lowest was -18.04. And the median was 2.30.
XKLS:7722's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 90.48% of 903
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 2.37
vs XKLS:7722: 9.13
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.
Asia Brands Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Asia Brands Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Asia Brands 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:7722 vs TJX, ROST, BURL: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Asia Brands 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.
Asia Brands Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Asia Brands Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Asia Brands 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.
Asia Brands Bhd (XKLS:7722) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.86 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 Asia Brands Bhd. This is 24% above median its historical median of 2.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Asia Brands Bhd ranks #817 out of 903 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 90.5%.
Is Asia Brands Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Asia Brands Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.86 is 24% above median its 10-year median of 2.30. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.37. Asia Brands Bhd's value of 2.86 is 20.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Asia Brands Bhd ranks #817 out of 903 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Asia Brands Bhd has a GF Score™ of 37/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Asia Brands Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to TJX and ROST?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Asia Brands Bhd ranks #817 out of 903 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Asia Brands Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.37. Asia Brands Bhd's value of 2.86 is 20.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.30 vs. the industry median of 2.37, Asia Brands 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.37, based on 903 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. Asia Brands Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.86 is 20.7% 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 Asia Brands Bhd. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Asia Brands Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.86, which is 24% above median its own 10-year median of 2.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Asia Brands Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asia Brands Bhd (XKLS:7722) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.44, compared to a current price of RM0.50 — trading 13.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.86, which is 24% above median its 10-year median of 2.30 and 20.7% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 2.37. Asia Brands Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 37/100 with 9 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 Asia Brands Bhd (XKLS:7722), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.86 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 Asia Brands Bhd (XKLS:7722) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asia Brands Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM0.50 is trading 13.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.44.
GuruFocus considers Asia Brands Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:7722:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 2.86 (24% above median its 10-year median of 2.30)
GF Value™: RM0.44 vs. price of RM0.50 (13.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 20.7% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#817 of 903)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7722 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Asia Brands Bhd is an investment holding company. The company is engaged in the wholesale, retail, and distribution of ready-made casual wear, baby and children's wear, lingerie and ladies' wear, and their related accessories. Geographically, it operates and derives revenue from Malaysia. The company has two divisions, namely Baby Products and Lingerie Products. The company earns maximum revenue from the Baby Products Division. Its Brands are Anakku, Disney Baby, Audrey, Zucca, and Elle.
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