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Greater Bay Holdings BhdXKLS:9148 40 Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.51 as of Mar. 2026, which is 1154% above its 10-year median of 0.28. GuruFocus rates XKLS:9148 with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.87 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 338 Packaging & Containers companies, Greater Bay Holdings Bhd ranks worse than 77.22% 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 Greater Bay Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:9148'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -115.92 Med: 0.28 Max: 55.02
Current: 5.08
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Greater Bay Holdings Bhd was 55.02. The lowest was -115.92. And the median was 0.28.
XKLS:9148's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 77.22% of 338
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 2.555
vs XKLS:9148: 5.08
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.
Greater Bay Holdings Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Greater Bay Holdings 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:9148 vs SW, PKG, IP: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Greater Bay Holdings 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.
Greater Bay Holdings Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Greater Bay Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Greater Bay Holdings 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.
Greater Bay Holdings Bhd (XKLS:9148) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.51 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 Greater Bay Holdings Bhd. This is 1154% above median its historical median of 0.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Greater Bay Holdings Bhd ranks #261 out of 338 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 77.2%.
Is Greater Bay Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Greater Bay Holdings Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.51 is 1154% above median its 10-year median of 0.28. The Packaging & Containers industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.56. Greater Bay Holdings Bhd's value of 3.51 is 37.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Greater Bay Holdings Bhd ranks #261 out of 338 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Greater Bay Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Greater Bay Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Greater Bay Holdings Bhd ranks #261 out of 338 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Greater Bay Holdings Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.56. Greater Bay Holdings Bhd's value of 3.51 is 37.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.28 vs. the industry median of 2.56, Greater Bay Holdings 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Packaging & Containers companies is 2.56, based on 338 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. Greater Bay Holdings Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.51 is 37.4% 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 Greater Bay Holdings Bhd. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Greater Bay Holdings Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.51, which is 1154% above median its own 10-year median of 0.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Greater Bay Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Greater Bay Holdings Bhd (XKLS:9148) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.87, compared to a current price of RM0.59 — trading 32.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.51, which is 1154% above median its 10-year median of 0.28 and 37.4% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 2.56. Greater Bay Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 7 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 Greater Bay Holdings Bhd (XKLS:9148), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.51 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 Greater Bay Holdings Bhd (XKLS:9148) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Greater Bay Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.59 is trading 32.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.87.
GuruFocus considers Greater Bay Holdings Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:9148:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 3.51 (1154% above median its 10-year median of 0.28)
GF Value™: RM0.87 vs. price of RM0.59 (32.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 37.4% above the Packaging & Containers median (#261 of 338)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:9148 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Greater Bay Holdings Bhd is principally engaged in the manufacturing business of Laminated Flexible Packaging for the Food and Medical Industries. Further, it is also involved in real estate/property investments and management. Geographically, the company operates in Malaysia, Mauritius, and Brunei, generating the highest revenue from Malaysian markets.
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