Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5129) EBIT: RM6.3 Mil (TTM As of May. 2026)

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XKLS:5129 Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd XKLS:5129
55 GF Score
Price RM0.49
GF Value RM1.84
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd EBIT?

Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd XKLS:5129 55 EBIT is RM6.3 Mil as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5129 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.84 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the three months ended in May. 2026 was RM1.9 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was RM6.3 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was -0.70%. Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 192.94%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 7.73%.


Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd  (XKLS:5129) EBIT Explanation

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

Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: May. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Feb. 2026 ) + Invested Capital (Q: May. 2026 ))/ count )
=-20.924 * ( 1 - 90.65% )/( (281.644 + 276.184)/ 2 )
=-1.956394/278.914
=-0.70 %

where

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

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

Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: May. 2026 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Feb. 2026  Q: May. 2026
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=7.764/( ( (4.09 + max(-22.582, 0)) + (3.958 + max(-57.521, 0)) )/ 2 )
=7.764/( ( 4.09 + 3.958 )/ 2 )
=7.764/4.024
=192.94 %

where Working Capital is:

Working Capital(Q: Feb. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(146.361 + 50.605 + -0.00099999999997635) - (219.541 + 0 + 0.0060000000000002)
=-22.582

Working Capital(Q: May. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(133.864 + 41.857 + 0.71399999999994) - (233.95 + 0 + 0.0060000000000002)
=-57.521

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

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

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

Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for today is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: May. 2026 )
=6.287/81.344
=7.73 %

* 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.


Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd EBIT Related Terms


Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Melati Ehsan Holdings 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.

Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd EBIT Chart

Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
EBIT
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Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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XKLS:5129 vs PWR, FIX, EME: EBIT Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Melati Ehsan Holdings 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.


Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd EV-to-EBIT vs Construction Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Melati Ehsan Holdings 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 May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was RM6.3 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 RM6.3 Mil mean?
Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5129) has a EBIT of RM6.3 Mil as of May. 2026. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd.
Is Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd's EBIT too high?
Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd's current EBIT is RM6.3 Mil. Overall, Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd's EBIT compare to PWR and FIX?
Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd's EBIT of RM6.3 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 Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd. Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd's current EBIT is RM6.3 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5129) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.84, compared to a current price of RM0.49 — trading 73.4% below its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is RM6.3 Mil. Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5129), the current EBIT is RM6.3 Mil as of May. 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 Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5129) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.49 is trading 73.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.84. GuruFocus considers Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5129:

  • EBIT: RM6.3 Mil
  • GF Value™: RM1.84 vs. price of RM0.49 (73.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5129 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd Business Description

Address No. 5, Jalan Titiwangsa, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 53200
Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd is a Malaysia-based investment holding company. The principal activities of the company include turnkey contracting, property development, trading of construction materials, rental of machinery, and money-lending services. The Group's reporting segments comprise the Construction segment, which includes turnkey construction activities; the Trading segment, which includes the trading of construction materials and rental of machinery; and the Property Development segment, which relates to the development of residential and commercial properties. The company operates principally in Malaysia and generates the majority of its revenue from the Construction segment.
55GF Score

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