GDB Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0198) EBITDA Margin %: 16.06% (As of Mar. 2026) — 55% Above Median


XKLS:0198 GDB Holdings Bhd XKLS:0198
68 GF Score
Price RM0.50
GF Value RM0.64
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is GDB Holdings Bhd EBITDA Margin %?

GDB Holdings Bhd XKLS:0198 -3.85% 68 EBITDA Margin % is 16.06% as of Mar. 2026, which is 55% above its 10-year median of 10.37. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0198 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.64 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,762 Construction companies, GDB Holdings Bhd ranks better than 51.36% on this metric.

EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. GDB Holdings Bhd's EBITDA for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM27.1 Mil. GDB Holdings Bhd's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM169.0 Mil. Therefore, GDB Holdings Bhd's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 16.06%.


GDB Holdings Bhd  (XKLS:0198) EBITDA Margin % Explanation

EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.


GDB Holdings Bhd EBITDA Margin % Related Terms


GDB Holdings Bhd EBITDA Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for GDB Holdings Bhd's EBITDA Margin % 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.

GDB Holdings Bhd EBITDA Margin % Chart

GDB Holdings Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBITDA Margin %
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GDB Holdings 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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XKLS:0198 vs PWR, FIX, EME: EBITDA Margin % Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, GDB Holdings Bhd's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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.


GDB Holdings Bhd EBITDA Margin % vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, GDB Holdings Bhd's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where GDB Holdings Bhd's EBITDA Margin % falls into.


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GDB Holdings Bhd EBITDA Margin % Calculation

EBITDA margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

GDB Holdings Bhd's EBITDA Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=72.823/748.092
=9.73 %

GDB Holdings Bhd's EBITDA Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=27.139/168.951
=16.06 %

* 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 EBITDA Margin % →
What does a EBITDA Margin % of 16.06% mean?
GDB Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0198) has a EBITDA Margin % of 16.06% as of Mar. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on GDB Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 55% above median its historical median of 10.37. Over the past decade, GDB Holdings Bhd's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 5.07 to 16.80. According to the industry distribution chart, GDB Holdings Bhd ranks #857 out of 1762 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 48.6%.
Is GDB Holdings Bhd's EBITDA Margin % too high?
GDB Holdings Bhd's current EBITDA Margin % of 16.06% is 55% above median its 10-year median of 10.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.07 to a high of 16.80. The Construction industry median EBITDA Margin % is 9.15. GDB Holdings Bhd's value of 16.06% is 75.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, GDB Holdings Bhd ranks #857 out of 1762 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, GDB Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GDB Holdings Bhd's EBITDA Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, GDB Holdings Bhd ranks #857 out of 1762 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This puts GDB Holdings Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 9.15. GDB Holdings Bhd's value of 16.06% is 75.5% above this benchmark. Historically, GDB Holdings Bhd's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 5.07 to 16.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.37 vs. the industry median of 9.15, GDB 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 EBITDA Margin % for a Construction company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Construction companies is 9.15, based on 1,762 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. GDB Holdings Bhd's current EBITDA Margin % of 16.06% is 75.5% 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 EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on GDB Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 9.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. GDB Holdings Bhd's current EBITDA Margin % is 16.06%, which is 55% above median its own 10-year median of 10.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GDB Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GDB Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0198) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.64, compared to a current price of RM0.50 — trading 21.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 16.06%, which is 55% above median its 10-year median of 10.37 and 75.5% above the Construction industry median of 9.15. GDB Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For GDB Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0198), the current EBITDA Margin % is 16.06% 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 GDB Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0198) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GDB Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.50 is trading 21.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.64. GuruFocus considers GDB Holdings Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:0198:

  • EBITDA Margin %: 16.06% (55% above median its 10-year median of 10.37)
  • GF Value™: RM0.64 vs. price of RM0.50 (21.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 75.5% above the Construction median (#857 of 1762)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0198 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


GDB Holdings Bhd Business Description

Address Sekitar 26 Enterprise, A-02-01, F-02-01 & F-02-02, Persiaran Hulu Selangor, Seksyen 26, Shah Alam, SGR, MYS, 40400
GDB Holdings Bhd is engaged in providing construction services, for residential, commercial, and mixed-development projects. The company is involved in the implementation of construction projects which includes daily management of all the works required for the timely completion of the projects. It also engages subcontractors to provide certain services such as the supply and installation of construction materials, machinery and equipment, and other specialized trade work. The group principally operates in Malaysia. The key revenue is derived from construction activities.
68GF Score

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