Sapura Industrial Bhd (XKLS:7811) Debt-to-EBITDA : 1.64 (As of Apr. 2026) — Near Median

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XKLS:7811 Sapura Industrial Bhd XKLS:7811
58 GF Score
Price RM0.80
GF Value RM0.78
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Sapura Industrial Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA?

Sapura Industrial Bhd XKLS:7811 -2.44% 58 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.64 as of Apr. 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 1.61. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7811 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.78 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,096 Vehicles & Parts companies, Sapura Industrial Bhd ranks better than 62.32% on this metric.

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

Sapura Industrial Bhd's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was RM16.8 Mil. Sapura Industrial Bhd's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was RM33.6 Mil. Sapura Industrial Bhd's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was RM30.7 Mil. Sapura Industrial Bhd's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 1.64.

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

XKLS:7811' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.26   Med: 1.61   Max: 3.59
Current: 1.58

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Sapura Industrial Bhd was 3.59. The lowest was 1.26. And the median was 1.61.

XKLS:7811's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
62.32% of 1096 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 2.255 vs XKLS:7811: 1.58

Sapura Industrial Bhd  (XKLS:7811) 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.


Sapura Industrial Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Sapura Industrial Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sapura Industrial 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.

Sapura Industrial Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Sapura Industrial Bhd Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
Debt-to-EBITDA
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Sapura Industrial Bhd Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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 2.34 1.46 2.44 1.35 1.64

XKLS:7811 vs ORLY, AZO: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, Sapura Industrial 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.


Sapura Industrial Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sapura Industrial Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Sapura Industrial Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Sapura Industrial Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(14.965 + 32.806) / 30.055
=1.59

Sapura Industrial Bhd's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(16.833 + 33.595) / 30.732
=1.64

* 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 (Apr. 2026) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.64 mean?
Sapura Industrial Bhd (XKLS:7811) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.64 as of Apr. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Sapura Industrial Bhd. This is near median its historical median of 1.61. Over the past decade, Sapura Industrial Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.26 to 3.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Sapura Industrial Bhd ranks #413 out of 1096 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 37.7%.
Is Sapura Industrial Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Sapura Industrial Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.64 is near median its 10-year median of 1.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.26 to a high of 3.59. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.26. Sapura Industrial Bhd's value of 1.64 is 27.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sapura Industrial Bhd ranks #413 out of 1096 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sapura Industrial Bhd has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sapura Industrial Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Sapura Industrial Bhd ranks #413 out of 1096 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Sapura Industrial Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.26. Sapura Industrial Bhd's value of 1.64 is 27.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Sapura Industrial Bhd's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.26 to 3.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.61 vs. the industry median of 2.26, Sapura Industrial 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Vehicles & Parts companies is 2.26, based on 1,096 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. Sapura Industrial Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.64 is 27.3% 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 Sapura Industrial Bhd. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sapura Industrial Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.64, which is near 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 Sapura Industrial Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sapura Industrial Bhd (XKLS:7811) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.78, compared to a current price of RM0.80 — trading 2.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.64, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.61 and 27.3% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 2.26. Sapura Industrial Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 4 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 Sapura Industrial Bhd (XKLS:7811), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.64 as of Apr. 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 Sapura Industrial Bhd (XKLS:7811) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sapura Industrial Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM0.80 is trading 2.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.78. GuruFocus considers Sapura Industrial Bhd to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:7811:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.64 (near median its 10-year median of 1.61)
  • GF Value™: RM0.78 vs. price of RM0.80 (2.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 27.3% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#413 of 1096)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7811 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sapura Industrial Bhd Business Description

Address Lot 2 & 4, Jalan P/11, Seksyen 10, Kawasan Perindustrian Bangi, Bandar Baru Bangi, SGR, MYS, 43650
Sapura Industrial Bhd is an automotive components manufacturer. The company is organized into three business segments namely Manufacturing engaged in the manufacture and supply of products for the automotive, electronics, and electrical industries, and the manufacture of butt-weld fittings for oil and gas industries; Investment holding engaged in the holding of investments and provision of management services to subsidiaries; and Others engaged in trading of auto parts in the retail and after-sales market, providing computer-aided design and manufacture of sub-systems and systems for applications in production and testing and other dormant companies. The company earns the majority of its revenue from the Manufacturing segment. The company's operations are carried out solely in Malaysia.
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