Paragon Union Bhd (XKLS:9407) Debt-to-EBITDA : 0.95 (As of Mar. 2026) — 29% Below Median

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XKLS:9407 Paragon Union Bhd XKLS:9407
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Price RM1.64
GF Value RM4.06
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Paragon Union Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA?

Paragon Union Bhd XKLS:9407 -1.20% 50 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.95 as of Mar. 2026, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 1.33. GuruFocus rates XKLS:9407 with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of RM4.06 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,104 Vehicles & Parts companies, Paragon Union Bhd ranks better than 82.61% on this metric.

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

Paragon Union Bhd's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM3.0 Mil. Paragon Union Bhd's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM5.4 Mil. Paragon Union Bhd's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM8.8 Mil. Paragon Union Bhd's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.95.

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 Paragon Union Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

XKLS:9407' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.98   Med: 1.33   Max: 6.48
Current: 0.49

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Paragon Union Bhd was 6.48. The lowest was -8.98. And the median was 1.33.

XKLS:9407's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
82.61% of 1104 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 2.29 vs XKLS:9407: 0.49

Paragon Union Bhd  (XKLS:9407) 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.


Paragon Union Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Paragon Union Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Paragon Union 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.

Paragon Union Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Paragon Union Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.62 -7.57 -1.33 -8.98 0.90

Paragon Union 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 -17.42 0.00 0.85 0.28 0.95

XKLS:9407 vs ORLY, AZO: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, Paragon Union 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.


Paragon Union Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Paragon Union Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Paragon Union Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Paragon Union Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Paragon Union Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2023 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(5.494 + 5.643) / 12.434
=0.90

Paragon Union 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
=(3.011 + 5.418) / 8.84
=0.95

* 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 0.95 mean?
Paragon Union Bhd (XKLS:9407) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.95 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 Paragon Union Bhd. This is 29% below median its historical median of 1.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Paragon Union Bhd ranks #192 out of 1104 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 17.4%.
Is Paragon Union Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Paragon Union Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.95 is 29% below median its 10-year median of 1.33. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.29. Paragon Union Bhd's value of 0.95 is 58.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Paragon Union Bhd ranks #192 out of 1104 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Paragon Union Bhd has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Paragon Union Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Paragon Union Bhd ranks #192 out of 1104 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Paragon Union Bhd in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.29. Paragon Union Bhd's value of 0.95 is 58.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.33 vs. the industry median of 2.29, Paragon Union 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Vehicles & Parts companies is 2.29, based on 1,104 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. Paragon Union Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.95 is 58.5% 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 Paragon Union Bhd. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Paragon Union Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.95, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 1.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Paragon Union Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Paragon Union Bhd (XKLS:9407) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM4.06, compared to a current price of RM1.64 — trading 59.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.95, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 1.33 and 58.5% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 2.29. Paragon Union Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 4 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 Paragon Union Bhd (XKLS:9407), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.95 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 Paragon Union Bhd (XKLS:9407) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Paragon Union Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM1.64 is trading 59.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM4.06. GuruFocus considers Paragon Union Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:9407:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.95 (29% below median its 10-year median of 1.33)
  • GF Value™: RM4.06 vs. price of RM1.64 (59.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 58.5% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#192 of 1104)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:9407 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Paragon Union Bhd Business Description

Address Lot 14 Jalan CJ 1/1, Kawasan Perindustrian Cheras Jaya, Batu 11, Cheras, SGR, MYS, 43200
Paragon Union Bhd, through its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacturing and distribution of commercial carpets, rugs, automotive carpets, and NVH components. It has three reportable business segments: Automotive, Recycling, and Commercial. The Automotive segment covers car carpets and components, while the Commercial segment produces commercial carpets. The Recycling segment includes metal recycling and waste management. The Automotive segment generates the highest revenue for the company. Geographically, the company operates in Malaysia, Australia, China, Hong Kong, and other markets, with the majority of revenue derived from Malaysia.
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