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Techbase Industries BhdXKLS:8966 Debt-to-EBITDA is -14.49 as of Apr. 2026. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 813 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Techbase Industries Bhd ranks worse than 123001.11% 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 Techbase Industries Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:8966'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.75 Med: 1.89 Max: 3.35
Current: -0.53
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Techbase Industries Bhd was 3.35. The lowest was -2.75. And the median was 1.89.
XKLS:8966's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 100% of 813
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 2.68
vs XKLS:8966: -0.53
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.
Techbase Industries Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Techbase Industries Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
* 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:8966 vs RL, LEVI, VFC: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Techbase 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.
Techbase Industries Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Techbase Industries Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Techbase Industries 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 (Apr. 2026) EBITDA data.
Techbase Industries Bhd (XKLS:8966) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of -14.49 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 Techbase Industries Bhd. According to the industry distribution chart, Techbase Industries Bhd ranks #999999 out of 813 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry.
Is Techbase Industries Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Techbase Industries Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -14.49. Based on the distribution chart, Techbase Industries Bhd ranks #999999 out of 813 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does Techbase Industries Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Techbase Industries Bhd ranks #999999 out of 813 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Techbase Industries Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.68. 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 2.68, based on 813 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. 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 Techbase Industries Bhd. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Techbase Industries Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -14.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Techbase Industries Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Techbase Industries Bhd (XKLS:8966) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.10, compared to a current price of RM0.05 — trading 50% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is -14.49. 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 Techbase Industries Bhd (XKLS:8966), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is -14.49 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.
Techbase Industries Bhd is engaged in Apparel Manufacturing and the Textile industry. Its apparel section includes products such as outerwear, tops, and bottoms, children's and adult wear. The company has four reportable operating segments: Apparel, Textile, Advertising, and Others. The majority of revenue is earned from the apparel segment.
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