RGT Bhd (XKLS:9954) Debt-to-EBITDA : -15.44 (As of Mar. 2026)

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XKLS:9954 RGT Bhd XKLS:9954
36 GF Score
Price RM0.25
GF Value RM0.61
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is RGT Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA?

RGT Bhd XKLS:9954 +2.04% 36 Debt-to-EBITDA is -15.44 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:9954 with a GF Score™ of 36/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.61 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,241 Chemicals companies, RGT Bhd ranks worse than 88.48% on this metric.

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

RGT Bhd's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM25.5 Mil. RGT Bhd's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM42.3 Mil. RGT Bhd's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-4.4 Mil. RGT Bhd's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -15.44.

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.

The historical rank and industry rank for RGT Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

XKLS:9954' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.32   Med: 3.17   Max: 42.52
Current: 9.69

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of RGT Bhd was 42.52. The lowest was 0.32. And the median was 3.17.

XKLS:9954's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
88.48% of 1241 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 2.15 vs XKLS:9954: 9.69

RGT Bhd  (XKLS:9954) 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.


RGT Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


RGT Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for RGT 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.

RGT Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

RGT Bhd Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.88 2.72 3.75 3.61 6.65

RGT 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 4.66 27.99 5.08 4.04 -15.44

XKLS:9954 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, RGT 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.


RGT Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, RGT Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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RGT Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

RGT Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(27.94 + 43.151) / 10.685
=6.65

RGT 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
=(25.491 + 42.32) / -4.392
=-15.44

* 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 -15.44 mean?
RGT Bhd (XKLS:9954) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of -15.44 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 RGT Bhd. Over the past decade, RGT Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.32 to 42.52. According to the industry distribution chart, RGT Bhd ranks #1098 out of 1241 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 88.5%.
Is RGT Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
RGT Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -15.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.32 to a high of 42.52. Based on the distribution chart, RGT Bhd ranks #1098 out of 1241 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, RGT Bhd has a GF Score™ of 36/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does RGT Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, RGT Bhd ranks #1098 out of 1241 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places RGT Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.15. Historically, RGT Bhd's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.32 to 42.52 over the past decade. 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 Chemicals company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Chemicals companies is 2.15, based on 1,241 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 RGT Bhd. For the Chemicals industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. RGT Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -15.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is RGT Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RGT Bhd (XKLS:9954) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.61, compared to a current price of RM0.25 — trading 59% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is -15.44. RGT Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 with 8 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 RGT Bhd (XKLS:9954), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is -15.44 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 RGT Bhd (XKLS:9954) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RGT Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.25 is trading 59% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.61. GuruFocus considers RGT Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:9954:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: -15.44
  • GF Value™: RM0.61 vs. price of RM0.25 (59% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 36/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:9954 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


RGT Bhd Business Description

Address No 1032, Jalan Perindustrian Bukit Minya, Taman Perindustrian Bukit Minyak, Simpang Ampat, PNG, MYS, 14100
RGT Bhd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, it provides hygiene care solutions, automation, precision tools, and related accessories. Its product offerings include hand sanitizer systems, contemporary air fresheners, CNC components, wire cutting solutions, and precision spray painting solutions, among others. The company's reportable operating segments are Engineered polymer products, and Factory automation & precision engineering. It derives key revenue from the Engineered polymer products segment, which designs, manufactures, and sells high-precision engineered polymer products, including full assembly and related accessories. Geographically, it derives key revenue from Europe, and the rest from Malaysia, North America, other Asian countries, and other regions.
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