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Taliworks BhdXKLS:8524 +3.57%81 Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.82 as of Mar. 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 2.56. GuruFocus rates XKLS:8524 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.12 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 170 Waste Management companies, Taliworks Bhd ranks better than 74.71% 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 Taliworks Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:8524'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.28 Med: 2.56 Max: 3.18
Current: 1.47
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Taliworks Bhd was 3.18. The lowest was 1.28. And the median was 2.56.
XKLS:8524's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 74.71% of 170
companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: 3.07
vs XKLS:8524: 1.47
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.
Taliworks Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Taliworks Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Taliworks 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:8524 vs WM, RSG, WCN: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Waste Management subindustry, Taliworks 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.
Taliworks Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Taliworks Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Taliworks 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.
Taliworks Bhd (XKLS:8524) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.82 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 Taliworks Bhd. This is 10% above median its historical median of 2.56. Over the past decade, Taliworks Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.28 to 3.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Taliworks Bhd ranks #43 out of 170 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 25.3%.
Is Taliworks Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Taliworks Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.82 is 10% above median its 10-year median of 2.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.28 to a high of 3.18. The Waste Management industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.07. Taliworks Bhd's value of 2.82 is 8.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Taliworks Bhd ranks #43 out of 170 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Taliworks Bhd has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Taliworks Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to WM and RSG?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Taliworks Bhd ranks #43 out of 170 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Taliworks Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.07. Taliworks Bhd's value of 2.82 is 8.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Taliworks Bhd's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.28 to 3.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.56 vs. the industry median of 3.07, Taliworks 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 Waste Management company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Waste Management companies is 3.07, based on 170 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. Taliworks Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.82 is 8.1% 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 Taliworks Bhd. For the Waste Management industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Taliworks Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.82, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 2.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Taliworks Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taliworks Bhd (XKLS:8524) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.12, compared to a current price of RM0.29 — trading 74.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.82, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 2.56 and 8.1% below the Waste Management industry median of 3.07. Taliworks Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 2 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 Taliworks Bhd (XKLS:8524), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.82 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 Taliworks Bhd (XKLS:8524) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taliworks Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.29 is trading 74.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.12.
GuruFocus considers Taliworks Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:8524:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 2.82 (10% above median its 10-year median of 2.56)
GF Value™: RM1.12 vs. price of RM0.29 (74.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 8.1% below the Waste Management median (#43 of 170)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:8524 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Taliworks Corp Bhd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, it operates in the following segments: Water, Waste management, Construction, Toll highway, Renewables, and others. Maximum revenue is generated from the Waste management segment, which includes solid waste collection, public cleansing management, and other related activities. Its Water segment includes management, operations, and maintenance of water treatment plants and water distribution systems. The Construction segment is engaged in the provision of contracting, project, and management services relating to construction contracts. The Toll highway segment includes operations and maintenance of toll highways. The Renewables segment includes business development of solar and other renewable energy projects.
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