Mah Sing Group Bhd (XKLS:8583) Debt-to-EBITDA : 5.72 (As of Mar. 2026) — 63% Above Median

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XKLS:8583 Mah Sing Group Bhd XKLS:8583
81 GF Score
Price RM1.04
GF Value RM1.12
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Mah Sing Group Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA?

Mah Sing Group Bhd XKLS:8583 +2.97% 81 Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.72 as of Mar. 2026, which is 63% above its 10-year median of 3.52. GuruFocus rates XKLS:8583 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.12 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,274 Real Estate companies, Mah Sing Group Bhd ranks worse than 50.24% on this metric.

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

Mah Sing Group Bhd's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM343 Mil. Mah Sing Group Bhd's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM2,244 Mil. Mah Sing Group Bhd's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM453 Mil. Mah Sing Group Bhd's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.72.

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 Mah Sing Group Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

XKLS:8583' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.5   Med: 3.52   Max: 5.72
Current: 5.67

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Mah Sing Group Bhd was 5.72. The lowest was 1.50. And the median was 3.52.

XKLS:8583's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
50.24% of 1274 companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 5.64 vs XKLS:8583: 5.67

Mah Sing Group Bhd  (XKLS:8583) 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.


Mah Sing Group Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Mah Sing Group Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mah Sing Group 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.

Mah Sing Group Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Mah Sing Group Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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Mah Sing Group Bhd Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 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 3.26 4.29 4.80 4.89 5.72

Mah Sing Group Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Competitor Comparison

For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, Mah Sing Group 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.


Mah Sing Group Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Mah Sing Group Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Mah Sing Group Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Mah Sing Group Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Mah Sing Group Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(363.501 + 1979.917) / 513.41
=4.56

Mah Sing Group 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
=(343.408 + 2243.985) / 452.652
=5.72

* 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 5.72 mean?
Mah Sing Group Bhd (XKLS:8583) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.72 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 Mah Sing Group Bhd. This is 63% above median its historical median of 3.52. Over the past decade, Mah Sing Group Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.50 to 5.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Mah Sing Group Bhd ranks #640 out of 1274 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 50.2%.
Is Mah Sing Group Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Mah Sing Group Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.72 is 63% above median its 10-year median of 3.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.50 to a high of 5.72. The Real Estate industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.64. Mah Sing Group Bhd's value of 5.72 is 1.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mah Sing Group Bhd ranks #640 out of 1274 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Mah Sing Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mah Sing Group Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Mah Sing Group Bhd ranks #640 out of 1274 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Mah Sing Group Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.64. Mah Sing Group Bhd's value of 5.72 is 1.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Mah Sing Group Bhd's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.50 to 5.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.52 vs. the industry median of 5.64, Mah Sing Group 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 Real Estate company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Real Estate companies is 5.64, based on 1,274 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. Mah Sing Group Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.72 is 1.4% 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 Mah Sing Group Bhd. For the Real Estate industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mah Sing Group Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.72, which is 63% above median its own 10-year median of 3.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mah Sing Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mah Sing Group Bhd (XKLS:8583) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.12, compared to a current price of RM1.04 — trading 7.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.72, which is 63% above median its 10-year median of 3.52 and 1.4% above the Real Estate industry median of 5.64. Mah Sing Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Mah Sing Group Bhd (XKLS:8583), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.72 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 Mah Sing Group Bhd (XKLS:8583) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mah Sing Group Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM1.04 is trading 7.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.12. GuruFocus considers Mah Sing Group Bhd to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:8583:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 5.72 (63% above median its 10-year median of 3.52)
  • GF Value™: RM1.12 vs. price of RM1.04 (7.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1.4% above the Real Estate median (#640 of 1274)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:8583 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Mah Sing Group Bhd Business Description

Address No. 163, Jalan Sungai Besi, Penthouse Suite 1, Wisma Mah Sing, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 57100
Mah Sing Group Bhd is a Malaysia-based company that is mainly engaged in three segments: Property, Manufacturing, and Investment Holding and others. The Property segment, which accounts for the majority of the company's revenue, invests in and develops residential, commercial, and industrial properties. The Manufacturing segment manufactures and trades a range of plastic molded products and gloves. The Investment holding and others segment is engaged in the provision of management and property support services, construction of residential properties, provision of hospitality management services, and trading of building materials. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from Malaysia, followed by Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Philippines, United States, Australia, and other countries.
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