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WCT Holdings BhdXKLS:9679 -2.41%38 Debt-to-EBITDA is 10.93 as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 9.65. GuruFocus rates XKLS:9679 with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.59 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,410 Construction companies, WCT Holdings Bhd ranks worse than 89.43% 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 WCT Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:9679'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -344.63 Med: 9.65 Max: 245.5
Current: 10.44
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of WCT Holdings Bhd was 245.50. The lowest was -344.63. And the median was 9.65.
XKLS:9679's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 89.43% of 1410
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 2.1
vs XKLS:9679: 10.44
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.
WCT Holdings Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
WCT Holdings Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for WCT Holdings 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:9679 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, WCT 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.
WCT Holdings Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, WCT Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where WCT 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.
WCT Holdings Bhd (XKLS:9679) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 10.93 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 WCT Holdings Bhd. This is 13% above median its historical median of 9.65. According to the industry distribution chart, WCT Holdings Bhd ranks #1261 out of 1410 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 89.4%.
Is WCT Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
WCT Holdings Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 10.93 is 13% above median its 10-year median of 9.65. The Construction industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.10. WCT Holdings Bhd's value of 10.93 is 420.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, WCT Holdings Bhd ranks #1261 out of 1410 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, WCT Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does WCT Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, WCT Holdings Bhd ranks #1261 out of 1410 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places WCT Holdings Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.10. WCT Holdings Bhd's value of 10.93 is 420.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.65 vs. the industry median of 2.10, WCT 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 Construction company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Construction companies is 2.10, based on 1,410 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. WCT Holdings Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 10.93 is 420.5% 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 WCT Holdings Bhd. For the Construction industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. WCT Holdings Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 10.93, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 9.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is WCT Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WCT Holdings Bhd (XKLS:9679) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.59, compared to a current price of RM0.41 — trading 31.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 10.93, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 9.65 and 420.5% above the Construction industry median of 2.10. WCT Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 6 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 WCT Holdings Bhd (XKLS:9679), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 10.93 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 WCT Holdings Bhd (XKLS:9679) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WCT Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.41 is trading 31.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.59.
GuruFocus considers WCT Holdings Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:9679:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 10.93 (13% above median its 10-year median of 9.65)
GF Value™: RM0.59 vs. price of RM0.41 (31.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 420.5% above the Construction median (#1261 of 1410)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:9679 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
WCT Holdings Bhd is an investment holding company that provides management services to subsidiaries, joint ventures, and associates. Along with its subsidiaries, the company operates in three business segments; the Engineering and Construction segment includes engineering works specializing in earthworks, highway construction, and related infrastructure works; the Property Development segment includes the development of residential and commercial properties; and the Property Investment and Management segment includes holding and management of assets for capital appreciation and rental income. Maximum revenue is generated from the Engineering and Construction segment. Geographically, the group generates maximum revenue from Malaysia, followed by the Middle East, India, and other regions.
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