Media Prima Bhd (XKLS:4502) EBIT: RM52.9 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


XKLS:4502 Media Prima Bhd XKLS:4502
43 GF Score
Price RM0.29
GF Value RM0.37
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Media Prima Bhd EBIT?

Media Prima Bhd XKLS:4502 43 EBIT is RM52.9 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:4502 with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.37 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Media Prima Bhd's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM7.1 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM52.9 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Media Prima Bhd's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.15%. Media Prima Bhd's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.82%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. Media Prima Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 30.09%.

Media Prima Bhd  (XKLS:4502) EBIT Explanation

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

Media Prima 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 )
=15.984 * ( 1 - 35.06% )/( (907.576 + 891.598)/ 2 )
=10.3800096/899.587
=1.15 %

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))
=1395.89 - 346.745 - ( 404.366 - max(0, 433.132 - 574.701+404.366))
=907.576

Invested Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=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))
=1391.853 - 354.619 - ( 408.446 - max(0, 438.027 - 583.663+408.446))
=891.598

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

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

Media Prima 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 )
=28.22/( ( (367.683 + max(-182.122, 0)) + (353.69 + max(-185.098, 0)) )/ 2 )
=28.22/( ( 367.683 + 353.69 )/ 2 )
=28.22/360.6865
=7.82 %

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)
=(153.603 + 1.474 + 15.258) - (346.745 + 0 + 5.712)
=-182.122

Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(160.605 + 1.144 + 13.468) - (354.619 + 0 + 5.696)
=-185.098

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:

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

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=52.914/175.879
=30.09 %

* 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.

Media Prima Bhd EBIT Related Terms

Media Prima Bhd EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Media Prima 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.

Media Prima Bhd EBIT Chart

Media Prima Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Jun24 Jun25
EBIT
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Media Prima Bhd Quarterly Data
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XKLS:4502 vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: EBIT Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, Media Prima 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.

Media Prima Bhd EV-to-EBIT vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Media Prima Bhd's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Media Prima 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 RM52.9 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 RM52.9 Mil mean?
Media Prima Bhd (XKLS:4502) has a EBIT of RM52.9 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Media Prima Bhd.
Is Media Prima Bhd's EBIT too high?
Media Prima Bhd's current EBIT is RM52.9 Mil. Overall, Media Prima Bhd has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Media Prima Bhd's EBIT compare to NFLX and DIS?
Media Prima Bhd's EBIT of RM52.9 Mil can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good EBIT depends on the Media - Diversified 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 Media Prima Bhd. Media Prima Bhd's current EBIT is RM52.9 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Media Prima Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Media Prima Bhd (XKLS:4502) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.37, compared to a current price of RM0.29 — trading 23% below its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is RM52.9 Mil. Media Prima Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 5 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 Media Prima Bhd (XKLS:4502), the current EBIT is RM52.9 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 Media Prima Bhd (XKLS:4502) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Media Prima Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.29 is trading 23% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.37. GuruFocus considers Media Prima Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:4502:

  • EBIT: RM52.9 Mil
  • GF Value™: RM0.37 vs. price of RM0.29 (23% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 43/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:4502 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Media Prima Bhd Business Description

Address No. 31, Jalan Riong, Balai Berita, Anjung Riong, Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur, MYS, 59100
Media Prima Bhd is an integrated media company. It is engaged in commercial television and radio broadcasting, publishing, editorial services, provision of internet-based online services, general media advertising, provision of advertising space and related production works, sale of programme rights, cable and streaming rights, content production, property management services, procurement services and other media industry-related services. The company owns free-to-air television stations namely TV3, 8TV, ntv7 and TV9. It manages its business in segments namely Omnia, Broadcasting, Outdoor Media, Print Media, Digital Media, and Home Shopping. The company's majority of the revenue is generated from the Omnia segment.
43GF Score

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