Ecoscience International Bhd (XKLS:0255) EBIT: RM6.9 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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XKLS:0255 Ecoscience International Bhd XKLS:0255
38 GF Score
Price RM0.14
GF Value RM0.27
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Ecoscience International Bhd EBIT?

Ecoscience International Bhd XKLS:0255 +12.00% 38 EBIT is RM6.9 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0255 with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.27 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Ecoscience International Bhd's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-2.4 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM6.9 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Ecoscience International Bhd's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -15.67%. Ecoscience International Bhd's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -42.19%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. Ecoscience International Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.24%.


Ecoscience International Bhd  (XKLS:0255) EBIT Explanation

1. EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition.

Ecoscience International Bhd's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=-16.948 * ( 1 - 0% )/( (114.942 + 101.37)/ 2 )
=-16.948/108.156
=-15.67 %

where

Invested Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=163.677 - 32.024 - ( 16.711 - max(0, 108.493 - 133.334+16.711))
=114.942

Note: The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) data.

2. Joel Greenblatt's definition of Return on Capital:

Ecoscience International Bhd's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Dec. 2025  Q: Mar. 2026
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=-9.608/( ( (19.384 + max(7.134, 0)) + (19.033 + max(-17.212, 0)) )/ 2 )
=-9.608/( ( 26.518 + 19.033 )/ 2 )
=-9.608/22.7755
=-42.19 %

where Working Capital is:

Working Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(32.921 + 11.629 + 11.701) - (32.024 + 0 + 17.093)
=7.134

Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(20.926 + 8.497 + 3.628) - (37.869 + 0 + 12.394)
=-17.212

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

3. It is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of Earnings Yield:

Ecoscience International Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for today is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=6.911/95.432
=7.24 %

* 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.


Ecoscience International Bhd EBIT Related Terms


Ecoscience International Bhd EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ecoscience International Bhd's EBIT 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.

Ecoscience International Bhd EBIT Chart

Ecoscience International Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBIT
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Ecoscience International Bhd Quarterly Data
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XKLS:0255 vs PWR, FIX, EME: EBIT Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Ecoscience International Bhd's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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.


Ecoscience International Bhd EV-to-EBIT vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Ecoscience International Bhd's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ecoscience International Bhd's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Ecoscience International Bhd EBIT Calculation

EBIT, sometimes also called Earnings Before Interest and Taxes, is a measure of a firm's profit that includes all expenses except interest and income tax expenses. It is the difference between operating revenues and operating expenses. When a firm does not have non-operating income, then Operating Income is sometimes used as a synonym for EBIT and operating profit.

EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was RM6.9 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EBIT →
What does a EBIT of RM6.9 Mil mean?
Ecoscience International Bhd (XKLS:0255) has a EBIT of RM6.9 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Ecoscience International Bhd.
Is Ecoscience International Bhd's EBIT too high?
Ecoscience International Bhd's current EBIT is RM6.9 Mil. Overall, Ecoscience International 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 Ecoscience International Bhd's EBIT compare to PWR and FIX?
Ecoscience International Bhd's EBIT of RM6.9 Mil can be compared against companies in the Construction industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBIT for a Construction company?
A good EBIT depends on the Construction industry context. However, EBIT 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 EBIT mean?
A high EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Ecoscience International Bhd. Ecoscience International Bhd's current EBIT is RM6.9 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ecoscience International Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ecoscience International Bhd (XKLS:0255) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.27, compared to a current price of RM0.14 — trading 48.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is RM6.9 Mil. Ecoscience International Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBIT calculated?
EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ecoscience International Bhd (XKLS:0255), the current EBIT is RM6.9 Mil 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 Ecoscience International Bhd (XKLS:0255) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ecoscience International Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.14 is trading 48.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.27. GuruFocus considers Ecoscience International Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:0255:

  • EBIT: RM6.9 Mil
  • GF Value™: RM0.27 vs. price of RM0.14 (48.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 38/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0255 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Ecoscience International Bhd Business Description

Address PLO 555, Jalan Keluli 8, Pasir Gudang Industrial Estate, Pasir Gudang, JHR, MYS, 81700
Ecoscience International Bhd is a one-stop solution provider for the construction of palm oil mills and supporting facilities, and the fabrication of equipment. The core activities of the company are the construction of plants, which are mainly palm oil mills and facilities, supported by in-house fabrication of equipment. Other complementary activities include the supply of materials and equipment, spare parts, and the provision of maintenance services. The company's reportable segments are as follows which includes Construction of Plants and Facilities Segment, Fabrication of Equipment Segment, Supply of Materials and Equipment, and Others. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Construction of Plants and Facilities Segment in the Malaysia region itself.
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