KKB Engineering Bhd (XKLS:9466) Debt-to-EBITDA : -0.02 (As of Mar. 2026)

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XKLS:9466 KKB Engineering Bhd XKLS:9466
48 GF Score
Price RM1.04
GF Value RM0.45
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is KKB Engineering Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA?

KKB Engineering Bhd XKLS:9466 48 Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.02 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:9466 with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.45 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,332 Industrial Products companies, KKB Engineering Bhd ranks better than 99.96% on this metric.

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

KKB Engineering Bhd's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM0.1 Mil. KKB Engineering Bhd's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM0.1 Mil. KKB Engineering Bhd's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-10.8 Mil. KKB Engineering Bhd's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -0.02.

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

XKLS:9466' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0   Med: 0.01   Max: 3.29
Current: 0.01

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of KKB Engineering Bhd was 3.29. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.01.

XKLS:9466's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
99.96% of 2332 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.695 vs XKLS:9466: 0.01

KKB Engineering Bhd  (XKLS:9466) 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.


KKB Engineering Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


KKB Engineering Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for KKB Engineering 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.

KKB Engineering Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

KKB Engineering Bhd Annual Data
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XKLS:9466 vs CRS, ATI, MLI: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, KKB Engineering 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.


KKB Engineering Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, KKB Engineering Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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KKB Engineering Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

KKB Engineering 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
=(0.091 + 0.092) / 25.362
=0.01

KKB Engineering 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
=(0.127 + 0.079) / -10.812
=-0.02

* 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 -0.02 mean?
KKB Engineering Bhd (XKLS:9466) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of -0.02 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 KKB Engineering Bhd. According to the industry distribution chart, KKB Engineering Bhd ranks #1 out of 2332 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 0%.
Is KKB Engineering Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
KKB Engineering Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.02. Based on the distribution chart, KKB Engineering Bhd ranks #1 out of 2332 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, KKB Engineering Bhd has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KKB Engineering Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to CRS and ATI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, KKB Engineering Bhd ranks #1 out of 2332 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places KKB Engineering Bhd in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.70. 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Industrial Products companies is 1.70, based on 2,332 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 KKB Engineering Bhd. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KKB Engineering Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KKB Engineering Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KKB Engineering Bhd (XKLS:9466) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.45, compared to a current price of RM1.04 — trading 131.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.02. KKB Engineering Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 9 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 KKB Engineering Bhd (XKLS:9466), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.02 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 KKB Engineering Bhd (XKLS:9466) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KKB Engineering Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM1.04 is trading 131.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.45. GuruFocus considers KKB Engineering Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:9466:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: -0.02
  • GF Value™: RM0.45 vs. price of RM1.04 (131.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:9466 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


KKB Engineering Bhd Business Description

Address Bintawa Industrial Estate, Lot 865, Section 66, Jalan Kilang, Kuching, SWK, MYS, 93450
KKB Engineering Bhd is a Malaysia-based company engaged in steel fabrication; civil construction; hot-dip galvanizing; the manufacturing of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders; structural steel fabrication for oil & gas facilities; and manufacturing and trading of steel pipes and pipe specials. The company operates through two segments namely Engineering and construction; and the Manufacturing sectors. The Engineering segment includes civil engineering works and construction, steel fabrication, and hot-dip galvanizing. The Manufacturing segment manufactures LPG cylinders, steel pipes, and related products. The company generates a vast majority of its revenue from the engineering and construction segment.
48GF Score

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