Pensonic Holdings Bhd (XKLS:9997) Debt-to-EBITDA : 4.49 (As of Feb. 2026) — 33% Below Median

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XKLS:9997 Pensonic Holdings Bhd XKLS:9997
41 GF Score
Price RM0.53
GF Value RM0.46
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Pensonic Holdings Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA?

Pensonic Holdings Bhd XKLS:9997 +23.26% 41 Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.49 as of Feb. 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 6.73. GuruFocus rates XKLS:9997 with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.46 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 332 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, Pensonic Holdings Bhd ranks worse than 88.55% on this metric.

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

Pensonic Holdings Bhd's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was RM65.1 Mil. Pensonic Holdings Bhd's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was RM18.5 Mil. Pensonic Holdings Bhd's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was RM18.6 Mil. Pensonic Holdings Bhd's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 4.49.

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

XKLS:9997' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3   Med: 6.73   Max: 31.78
Current: 9.37

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Pensonic Holdings Bhd was 31.78. The lowest was 3.00. And the median was 6.73.

XKLS:9997's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
88.55% of 332 companies
in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry
Industry Median: 1.91 vs XKLS:9997: 9.37

Pensonic Holdings Bhd  (XKLS:9997) 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.


Pensonic Holdings Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Pensonic Holdings Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Pensonic 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.

Pensonic Holdings Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Pensonic Holdings Bhd Annual Data
Trend May16 May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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Pensonic Holdings Bhd Quarterly Data
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XKLS:9997 vs SN, SGI, MHK: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Pensonic 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.


Pensonic Holdings Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Pensonic Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Pensonic Holdings Bhd Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Pensonic Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in May. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(63.006 + 19.734) / 6.636
=12.47

Pensonic Holdings Bhd's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(65.09 + 18.504) / 18.612
=4.49

* 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 (Feb. 2026) EBITDA data.

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What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.49 mean?
Pensonic Holdings Bhd (XKLS:9997) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.49 as of Feb. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Pensonic Holdings Bhd. This is 33% below median its historical median of 6.73. Over the past decade, Pensonic Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.00 to 31.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Pensonic Holdings Bhd ranks #294 out of 332 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 88.6%.
Is Pensonic Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Pensonic Holdings Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.49 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 6.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 31.78. The Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.91. Pensonic Holdings Bhd's value of 4.49 is 135.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pensonic Holdings Bhd ranks #294 out of 332 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Pensonic Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pensonic Holdings Bhd's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to SN and SGI?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, Pensonic Holdings Bhd ranks #294 out of 332 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Pensonic Holdings Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.91. Pensonic Holdings Bhd's value of 4.49 is 135.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Pensonic Holdings Bhd's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.00 to 31.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.73 vs. the industry median of 1.91, Pensonic 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 1.91, based on 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. Pensonic Holdings Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.49 is 135.1% 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 Pensonic Holdings Bhd. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pensonic Holdings Bhd's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.49, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 6.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pensonic Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pensonic Holdings Bhd (XKLS:9997) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.46, compared to a current price of RM0.53 — trading 15.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.49, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 6.73 and 135.1% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median of 1.91. Pensonic Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 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 Pensonic Holdings Bhd (XKLS:9997), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.49 as of Feb. 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 Pensonic Holdings Bhd (XKLS:9997) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pensonic Holdings Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM0.53 is trading 15.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.46. GuruFocus considers Pensonic Holdings Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:9997:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 4.49 (33% below median its 10-year median of 6.73)
  • GF Value™: RM0.46 vs. price of RM0.53 (15.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 41/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 135.1% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances median (#294 of 332)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:9997 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Pensonic Holdings Bhd Business Description

Address 1165 Lorong Perindustrian Bukit Minyak 16, Taman Perindustrian Bukit Minyak, Simpang Ampat, PNG, MYS, 14100
Pensonic Holdings Bhd is an investment holding company. Through its subsidiaries, it engages in the manufacturing, importing, exporting, distributing, and marketing of electrical home appliances for the domestic and international markets. It operates through the following reportable segments: Manufacturing, Trading, and Others. The Manufacturing segment manufactures, assembles, and sells electrical and electronic appliances. The Trading segment, which derives maximum revenue, sells and distributes electrical and electronic appliances, and the Others segment focuses on investment holding and the provision of management services. Geographically, the group derives its key revenue from Malaysia and the rest from other Asian countries, the Middle East, and other regions.
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