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ETA Group BhdXKLS:9946 39 Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.27 as of Mar. 2026, which is 25% above its 10-year median of 2.61. GuruFocus rates XKLS:9946 with a GF Score™ of 39/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.14 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,553 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, ETA Group Bhd ranks worse than 52.67% 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 ETA Group Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:9946'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -15.69 Med: 2.61 Max: 18.94
Current: 2.27
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of ETA Group Bhd was 18.94. The lowest was -15.69. And the median was 2.61.
XKLS:9946's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 52.67% of 1553
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 2.07
vs XKLS:9946: 2.27
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.
ETA Group Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
ETA Group Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ETA Group 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.
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, ETA Group 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.
ETA Group Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, ETA Group Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ETA Group 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.
ETA Group Bhd (XKLS:9946) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.27 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 ETA Group Bhd. This is 25% above median its historical median of 2.61. According to the industry distribution chart, ETA Group Bhd ranks #818 out of 1553 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 52.7%.
Is ETA Group Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
ETA Group Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.27 is 25% above median its 10-year median of 2.61. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.07. ETA Group Bhd's value of 3.27 is 58% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ETA Group Bhd ranks #818 out of 1553 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, ETA Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 39/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ETA Group Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, ETA Group Bhd ranks #818 out of 1553 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places ETA Group Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.07. ETA Group Bhd's value of 3.27 is 58% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.61 vs. the industry median of 2.07, ETA Group 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 2.07, based on 1,553 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. ETA Group Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.27 is 58% 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 ETA Group Bhd. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ETA Group Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.27, which is 25% above median its own 10-year median of 2.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ETA Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ETA Group Bhd (XKLS:9946) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.14, compared to a current price of RM0.15 — trading 3.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.27, which is 25% above median its 10-year median of 2.61 and 58% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 2.07. ETA Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 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 ETA Group Bhd (XKLS:9946), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.27 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 ETA Group Bhd (XKLS:9946) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ETA Group Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM0.15 is trading 3.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.14.
GuruFocus considers ETA Group Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:9946:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 3.27 (25% above median its 10-year median of 2.61)
GF Value™: RM0.14 vs. price of RM0.15 (3.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 58% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#818 of 1553)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:9946 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ETA Group Bhd is engaged in property development, property management and property investment, as well as construction and construction-related activities, including the trading and supply of construction materials. Its activities include Sourcing of land, Architectural and engineering services, Submission and approvals, Construction, Project management, and Delivery of vacant possession. It operates in two segment the manufacture and distribution of canned food, beverages and premix products and the trading and distribution of construction materials. It derives revenue from Trading and distribution of construction materials segment. Geographically, it operates in Malaysia, Europe, USA, and Asia (excluding Malaysia) with majority of revenue deriving from USA.
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