Southern Cable Group Bhd (XKLS:0225) EBITDA Margin %: 11.53% (As of Mar. 2026) — 58% Above Median


XKLS:0225 Southern Cable Group Bhd XKLS:0225
84 GF Score
Price RM2.26
GF Value RM1.23
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Southern Cable Group Bhd EBITDA Margin %?

Southern Cable Group Bhd XKLS:0225 +0.89% 84 EBITDA Margin % is 11.53% as of Mar. 2026, which is 58% above its 10-year median of 7.30. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0225 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.23 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,039 Industrial Products companies, Southern Cable Group Bhd ranks better than 59.33% on this metric.

EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Southern Cable Group Bhd's EBITDA for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM50 Mil. Southern Cable Group Bhd's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM433 Mil. Therefore, Southern Cable Group Bhd's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.53%.


Southern Cable Group Bhd  (XKLS:0225) 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.


Southern Cable Group Bhd EBITDA Margin % Related Terms


Southern Cable Group Bhd EBITDA Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Southern Cable Group 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.

Southern Cable Group Bhd EBITDA Margin % Chart

Southern Cable Group Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBITDA Margin %
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Southern Cable Group Bhd Quarterly Data
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XKLS:0225 vs VRT, BE: EBITDA Margin % Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Southern Cable Group 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.


Southern Cable Group Bhd EBITDA Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Southern Cable Group Bhd's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Southern Cable Group Bhd's EBITDA Margin % falls into.


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Southern Cable Group Bhd EBITDA Margin % Calculation

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

Southern Cable Group 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 )
=204.247/1759.655
=11.61 %

Southern Cable Group 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 )
=49.877/432.656
=11.53 %

* 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.

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What does a EBITDA Margin % of 11.53% mean?
Southern Cable Group Bhd (XKLS:0225) has a EBITDA Margin % of 11.53% 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 Southern Cable Group Bhd and its competitors. This is 58% above median its historical median of 7.30. Over the past decade, Southern Cable Group Bhd's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 4.15 to 11.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Southern Cable Group Bhd ranks #1236 out of 3039 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 40.7%.
Is Southern Cable Group Bhd's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Southern Cable Group Bhd's current EBITDA Margin % of 11.53% is 58% above median its 10-year median of 7.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.15 to a high of 11.78. The Industrial Products industry median EBITDA Margin % is 9.45. Southern Cable Group Bhd's value of 11.53% is 22% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Southern Cable Group Bhd ranks #1236 out of 3039 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Southern Cable Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Southern Cable Group Bhd's EBITDA Margin % compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Southern Cable Group Bhd ranks #1236 out of 3039 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This puts Southern Cable Group Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 9.45. Southern Cable Group Bhd's value of 11.53% is 22% above this benchmark. Historically, Southern Cable Group Bhd's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 4.15 to 11.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.30 vs. the industry median of 9.45, Southern Cable Group 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 9.45, based on 3,039 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. Southern Cable Group Bhd's current EBITDA Margin % of 11.53% is 22% 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 Southern Cable Group Bhd and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 9.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Southern Cable Group Bhd's current EBITDA Margin % is 11.53%, which is 58% above median its own 10-year median of 7.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Southern Cable Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Cable Group Bhd (XKLS:0225) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.23, compared to a current price of RM2.26 — trading 83.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 11.53%, which is 58% above median its 10-year median of 7.30 and 22% above the Industrial Products industry median of 9.45. Southern Cable Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 3 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 Southern Cable Group Bhd (XKLS:0225), the current EBITDA Margin % is 11.53% 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 Southern Cable Group Bhd (XKLS:0225) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Cable Group Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM2.26 is trading 83.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.23. GuruFocus considers Southern Cable Group Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:0225:

  • EBITDA Margin %: 11.53% (58% above median its 10-year median of 7.30)
  • GF Value™: RM1.23 vs. price of RM2.26 (83.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 22% above the Industrial Products median (#1236 of 3039)

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Southern Cable Group Bhd Business Description

Address Lot 42, Jalan Merbau Pulas, Kawasan Perusahaan Kuala Ketil, Kuala Ketil, KDH, MYS, 09300
Southern Cable Group Bhd is a manufacturer of cables and wires. The company's portfolio includes cables and wires used for power distribution and transmission, communications, as well as control and instrumentation applications. Its reportable operating segments are Power cables and wires, Communications cables and wires, Control and instrumentation cables and wires, and Related products and services. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Power cables and wires, which are used in electrical systems for the distribution of power. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from its local markets and also exports its products to other regions.
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