Mercury Industries Bhd (XKLS:8192) Debt-to-EBITDA : 1.64 (As of Mar. 2026) — 125% Above Median

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XKLS:8192 Mercury Industries Bhd XKLS:8192
54 GF Score
Price RM0.65
GF Value RM6.75
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Mercury Industries Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA?

Mercury Industries Bhd XKLS:8192 54 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.64 as of Mar. 2026, which is 125% above its 10-year median of 0.73. GuruFocus rates XKLS:8192 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of RM6.75 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,405 Construction companies, Mercury Industries Bhd ranks better than 77.51% on this metric.

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

Mercury Industries Bhd's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM10.19 Mil. Mercury Industries Bhd's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM3.16 Mil. Mercury Industries Bhd's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM8.16 Mil. Mercury Industries Bhd's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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 Mercury Industries Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

XKLS:8192' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -25.96   Med: 0.73   Max: 7.06
Current: 0.64

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Mercury Industries Bhd was 7.06. The lowest was -25.96. And the median was 0.73.

XKLS:8192's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
77.51% of 1405 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 2.14 vs XKLS:8192: 0.64

Mercury Industries Bhd  (XKLS:8192) 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.


Mercury Industries Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Mercury Industries Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mercury 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.

Mercury Industries Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Mercury Industries Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Jun25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -25.96 -0.12 -0.45 -1.87 0.37

Mercury Industries Bhd Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 1.95 0.10 0.58 0.51 1.64

XKLS:8192 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Mercury 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.


Mercury Industries Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Mercury Industries Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Mercury Industries Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Mercury Industries Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(3.779 + 1.78) / 14.892
=0.37

Mercury Industries Bhd's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(10.191 + 3.161) / 8.156
=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 (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.64 mean?
Mercury Industries Bhd (XKLS:8192) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.64 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 Mercury Industries Bhd. This is 125% above median its historical median of 0.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Mercury Industries Bhd ranks #316 out of 1405 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 22.5%.
Is Mercury Industries Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Mercury Industries Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.64 is 125% above median its 10-year median of 0.73. The Construction industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.14. Mercury Industries Bhd's value of 1.64 is 23.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mercury Industries Bhd ranks #316 out of 1405 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Mercury Industries Bhd has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mercury Industries Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Mercury Industries Bhd ranks #316 out of 1405 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Mercury Industries Bhd in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.14. Mercury Industries Bhd's value of 1.64 is 23.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.73 vs. the industry median of 2.14, Mercury 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. Mercury Industries Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.64 is 23.4% 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 Mercury 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. Mercury Industries Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.64, which is 125% above median its own 10-year median of 0.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mercury Industries Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mercury Industries Bhd (XKLS:8192) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM6.75, compared to a current price of RM0.65 — trading 90.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.64, which is 125% above median its 10-year median of 0.73 and 23.4% below the Construction industry median of 2.14. Mercury Industries Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 3 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 Mercury Industries Bhd (XKLS:8192), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.64 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 Mercury Industries Bhd (XKLS:8192) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mercury Industries Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.65 is trading 90.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM6.75. GuruFocus considers Mercury Industries Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:8192:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.64 (125% above median its 10-year median of 0.73)
  • GF Value™: RM6.75 vs. price of RM0.65 (90.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 23.4% below the Construction median (#316 of 1405)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:8192 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Mercury Industries Bhd Business Description

Address No. 9, Jalan 16/11, Off Jalan Damansara, Unit 3A10, Block G Phileo Damansara 1, Petaling Jaya, SGR, MYS, 46350
Mercury Industries Bhd is an investment holding company engaged in civil and building construction works. Its principal activities include sourcing and trading building materials and other associated products used in the construction and property development industry. The company's segments are property development, which undertakes the development of commercial and residential properties; investment holding, involving investment holding and provision of management services; and complementary business, covering civil and building construction and trading of building materials. and majority of revenue comes from property development. the company operates in Malaysia.
54GF Score

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