Malaysia Smelting Bhd (XKLS:5916) EBIT: RM199 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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XKLS:5916 Malaysia Smelting Corp Bhd XKLS:5916
78 GF Score
Price RM1.90
GF Value RM1.44
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Malaysia Smelting Bhd EBIT?

Malaysia Smelting Bhd XKLS:5916 78 EBIT is RM199 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5916 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.44 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Malaysia Smelting Bhd's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM71 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM199 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Malaysia Smelting Bhd's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 18.55%. Malaysia Smelting Bhd's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 34.60%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. Malaysia Smelting Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.24%.


Malaysia Smelting Bhd  (XKLS:5916) EBIT Explanation

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

Malaysia Smelting 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 )
=280.924 * ( 1 - 23.83% )/( (1104.114 + 1203.372)/ 2 )
=213.9798108/1153.743
=18.55 %

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))
=1511.043 - 180.804 - ( 226.125 - max(0, 612.203 - 1008.191+226.125))
=1104.114

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))
=1648.517 - 250.505 - ( 194.64 - max(0, 702.35 - 1138.382+194.64))
=1203.372

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

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

Malaysia Smelting 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 )
=284.1/( ( (208.748 + max(534.796, 0)) + (359.194 + max(539.471, 0)) )/ 2 )
=284.1/( ( 743.544 + 898.665 )/ 2 )
=284.1/821.1045
=34.60 %

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)
=(10.164 + 678.601 + 92.154) - (180.804 + 0 + 65.319)
=534.796

Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(0.647 + 731.314 + 61.191) - (250.505 + 0 + 3.176)
=539.471

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:

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

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=198.955/1942.909
=10.24 %

* 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.


Malaysia Smelting Bhd EBIT Related Terms


Malaysia Smelting Bhd EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Malaysia Smelting 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.

Malaysia Smelting Bhd EBIT Chart

Malaysia Smelting Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBIT
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Malaysia Smelting Bhd Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Malaysia Smelting Bhd EBIT Competitor Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Malaysia Smelting 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.


Malaysia Smelting Bhd EV-to-EBIT vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Malaysia Smelting Bhd's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Malaysia Smelting 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 RM199 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 RM199 Mil mean?
Malaysia Smelting Bhd (XKLS:5916) has a EBIT of RM199 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Malaysia Smelting Bhd.
Is Malaysia Smelting Bhd's EBIT too high?
Malaysia Smelting Bhd's current EBIT is RM199 Mil. Overall, Malaysia Smelting Bhd has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Malaysia Smelting Bhd's EBIT compare to competitors?
Malaysia Smelting Bhd's EBIT of RM199 Mil can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good EBIT depends on the Metals & Mining 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 Malaysia Smelting Bhd. Malaysia Smelting Bhd's current EBIT is RM199 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Malaysia Smelting Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malaysia Smelting Bhd (XKLS:5916) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.44, compared to a current price of RM1.90 — trading 31.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is RM199 Mil. Malaysia Smelting Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 4 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 Malaysia Smelting Bhd (XKLS:5916), the current EBIT is RM199 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 Malaysia Smelting Bhd (XKLS:5916) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malaysia Smelting Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM1.90 is trading 31.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.44. GuruFocus considers Malaysia Smelting Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5916:

  • EBIT: RM199 Mil
  • GF Value™: RM1.44 vs. price of RM1.90 (31.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5916 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Malaysia Smelting Bhd Business Description

Other Exchanges NPW:Singapore
Address Jalan Perigi Nanas 6/1, Lot 6, 8 & 9, Pulau Indah Industrial Park, West Port, Port Klang, SGR, MYS, 42920
Malaysia Smelting Corp Bhd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, it is engaged in smelting of tin concentrates and tin-bearing materials, the production of various grades of refined tin metal under the MSC brand name, and the sales and delivery of refined tin metal and by-products. The group has three reportable operating segments: Tin smelting, Tin Mining, and Others. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Tin Smelting segment, which includes the smelting of tin concentrates and tin-bearing materials, the production of various grades of refined tin metal, and the sale and delivery of refined tin metal and by-products. Geographically, the group mainly operates in Malaysia.
78GF Score

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