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Ekovest BhdXKLS:8877 -2.50%29 Debt-to-EBITDA is 31.43 as of Mar. 2026, which is 100% above its 10-year median of 15.71. GuruFocus rates XKLS:8877 with a GF Score™ of 29/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.30 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,411 Construction companies, Ekovest Bhd ranks worse than 94.05% 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 Ekovest Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:8877'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.73 Med: 15.71 Max: 29.49
Current: 15.99
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Ekovest Bhd was 29.49. The lowest was 6.73. And the median was 15.71.
XKLS:8877's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 94.05% of 1411
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 2.13
vs XKLS:8877: 15.99
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.
Ekovest Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Ekovest Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ekovest 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:8877 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Ekovest 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.
Ekovest Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Ekovest Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ekovest 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.
Ekovest Bhd (XKLS:8877) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 31.43 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 Ekovest Bhd. This is 100% above median its historical median of 15.71. Over the past decade, Ekovest Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 6.73 to 29.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Ekovest Bhd ranks #1327 out of 1411 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 94%.
Is Ekovest Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Ekovest Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 31.43 is 100% above median its 10-year median of 15.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.73 to a high of 29.49. The Construction industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.13. Ekovest Bhd's value of 31.43 is 1375.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ekovest Bhd ranks #1327 out of 1411 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ekovest Bhd has a GF Score™ of 29/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ekovest Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Ekovest Bhd ranks #1327 out of 1411 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Ekovest Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.13. Ekovest Bhd's value of 31.43 is 1375.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Ekovest Bhd's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 6.73 to 29.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.71 vs. the industry median of 2.13, Ekovest 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 Construction company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Construction companies is 2.13, based on 1,411 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. Ekovest Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 31.43 is 1375.6% 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 Ekovest Bhd. For the Construction industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ekovest Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 31.43, which is 100% above median its own 10-year median of 15.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ekovest Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ekovest Bhd (XKLS:8877) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.30, compared to a current price of RM0.20 — trading 35% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 31.43, which is 100% above median its 10-year median of 15.71 and 1375.6% above the Construction industry median of 2.13. Ekovest Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 29/100 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 Ekovest Bhd (XKLS:8877), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 31.43 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 Ekovest Bhd (XKLS:8877) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ekovest Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.20 is trading 35% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.30.
GuruFocus considers Ekovest Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:8877:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 31.43 (100% above median its 10-year median of 15.71)
GF Value™: RM0.30 vs. price of RM0.20 (35% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1375.6% above the Construction median (#1327 of 1411)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:8877 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ekovest Bhd is a Malaysia-based company principally engaged in investment holding and civil engineering and building works. The group's operating segments are business units that provide different products and services, including Construction operations, Property development, Toll Operations, Plantation, Food and beverages, Property investment, and Others. The group's operations are carried out in Malaysia, with the majority of revenue generated from Construction operations.
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