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EP Manufacturing BhdXKLS:7773 40 Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.77 as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 4.03. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7773 with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.47 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,095 Vehicles & Parts companies, EP Manufacturing Bhd ranks worse than 66.48% 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 EP Manufacturing Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:7773'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.87 Med: 4.03 Max: 5.65
Current: 3.52
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of EP Manufacturing Bhd was 5.65. The lowest was 2.87. And the median was 4.03.
XKLS:7773's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 66.48% of 1095
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 2.25
vs XKLS:7773: 3.52
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.
EP Manufacturing Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
EP Manufacturing Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for EP Manufacturing 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.
For the Auto Parts subindustry, EP Manufacturing 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.
EP Manufacturing Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, EP Manufacturing Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where EP Manufacturing 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.
EP Manufacturing Bhd (XKLS:7773) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.77 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 EP Manufacturing Bhd. This is near median its historical median of 4.03. Over the past decade, EP Manufacturing Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.87 to 5.65. According to the industry distribution chart, EP Manufacturing Bhd ranks #728 out of 1095 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 66.5%.
Is EP Manufacturing Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
EP Manufacturing Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.77 is near median its 10-year median of 4.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.87 to a high of 5.65. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.25. EP Manufacturing Bhd's value of 3.77 is 67.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, EP Manufacturing Bhd ranks #728 out of 1095 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, EP Manufacturing Bhd has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does EP Manufacturing Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, EP Manufacturing Bhd ranks #728 out of 1095 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places EP Manufacturing Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.25. EP Manufacturing Bhd's value of 3.77 is 67.6% above this benchmark. Historically, EP Manufacturing Bhd's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.87 to 5.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.03 vs. the industry median of 2.25, EP Manufacturing 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Vehicles & Parts companies is 2.25, based on 1,095 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. EP Manufacturing Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.77 is 67.6% 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 EP Manufacturing Bhd. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. EP Manufacturing Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.77, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is EP Manufacturing Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EP Manufacturing Bhd (XKLS:7773) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.47, compared to a current price of RM0.42 — trading 10.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.77, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.03 and 67.6% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 2.25. EP Manufacturing Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 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 EP Manufacturing Bhd (XKLS:7773), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.77 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 EP Manufacturing Bhd (XKLS:7773) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EP Manufacturing Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.42 is trading 10.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.47.
GuruFocus considers EP Manufacturing Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:7773:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 3.77 (near median its 10-year median of 4.03)
GF Value™: RM0.47 vs. price of RM0.42 (10.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 67.6% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#728 of 1095)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7773 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
EP Manufacturing Bhd is an investment holding company. The company, along with its subsidiaries, operates in the Automotive sector. It includes the manufacturing of metal-based and plastic-based automotive components and the distribution of automotive parts. It supplies its products mainly to Honda, Perodua, Proton, KIA, Mazda, Proton, and Toyota. Its products include Inner Body Panels and Assemblies, Intake Air Fuel Modules, Chassis Assemblies, Fuel Rail Assemblies, Corner Modules, Automotive Accessories, Rear Axle Modules, Fuel Tank Modules, and other related products. It has operations in Malaysia and Saudi Arabia, with the majority of the revenue generated from Malaysia.
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