DRB-Hicom Bhd (XKLS:1619) EBITDA Margin %: 13.77% (As of Mar. 2026) — 13% Above Median

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XKLS:1619 DRB-Hicom Bhd XKLS:1619
81 GF Score
Price RM0.99
GF Value RM1.29
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is DRB-Hicom Bhd EBITDA Margin %?

DRB-Hicom Bhd XKLS:1619 -1.50% 81 EBITDA Margin % is 13.77% as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 12.23. GuruFocus rates XKLS:1619 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.29 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,320 Vehicles & Parts companies, DRB-Hicom Bhd ranks better than 74.77% on this metric.

EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. DRB-Hicom Bhd's EBITDA for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM656 Mil. DRB-Hicom Bhd's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM4,761 Mil. Therefore, DRB-Hicom Bhd's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 13.77%.


DRB-Hicom Bhd  (XKLS:1619) 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.


DRB-Hicom Bhd EBITDA Margin % Related Terms


DRB-Hicom Bhd EBITDA Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for DRB-Hicom 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.

DRB-Hicom Bhd EBITDA Margin % Chart

DRB-Hicom Bhd Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBITDA Margin %
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DRB-Hicom Bhd Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
EBITDA Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 12.29 13.20 12.08 17.83 13.77

XKLS:1619 vs TSLA, GM, F: EBITDA Margin % Comparison

For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, DRB-Hicom 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.


DRB-Hicom Bhd EBITDA Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, DRB-Hicom Bhd's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where DRB-Hicom Bhd's EBITDA Margin % falls into.


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DRB-Hicom Bhd EBITDA Margin % Calculation

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

DRB-Hicom 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 )
=2406.361/17309.528
=13.90 %

DRB-Hicom 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 )
=655.519/4761.414
=13.77 %

* 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 13.77% mean?
DRB-Hicom Bhd (XKLS:1619) has a EBITDA Margin % of 13.77% 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 DRB-Hicom Bhd and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 12.23. Over the past decade, DRB-Hicom Bhd's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 2.30 to 15.03. According to the industry distribution chart, DRB-Hicom Bhd ranks #333 out of 1320 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 25.2%.
Is DRB-Hicom Bhd's EBITDA Margin % too high?
DRB-Hicom Bhd's current EBITDA Margin % of 13.77% is 13% above median its 10-year median of 12.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.30 to a high of 15.03. The Vehicles & Parts industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.96. DRB-Hicom Bhd's value of 13.77% is 53.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DRB-Hicom Bhd ranks #333 out of 1320 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, DRB-Hicom Bhd has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DRB-Hicom Bhd's EBITDA Margin % compare to TSLA and GM?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, DRB-Hicom Bhd ranks #333 out of 1320 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This puts DRB-Hicom Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.96. DRB-Hicom Bhd's value of 13.77% is 53.7% above this benchmark. Historically, DRB-Hicom Bhd's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 2.30 to 15.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.23 vs. the industry median of 8.96, DRB-Hicom 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 8.96, based on 1,320 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. DRB-Hicom Bhd's current EBITDA Margin % of 13.77% is 53.7% 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 DRB-Hicom Bhd and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 8.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DRB-Hicom Bhd's current EBITDA Margin % is 13.77%, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 12.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DRB-Hicom Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DRB-Hicom Bhd (XKLS:1619) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.29, compared to a current price of RM0.99 — trading 23.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 13.77%, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 12.23 and 53.7% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 8.96. DRB-Hicom Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 7 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 DRB-Hicom Bhd (XKLS:1619), the current EBITDA Margin % is 13.77% 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 DRB-Hicom Bhd (XKLS:1619) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DRB-Hicom Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.99 is trading 23.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.29. GuruFocus considers DRB-Hicom Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:1619:

  • EBITDA Margin %: 13.77% (13% above median its 10-year median of 12.23)
  • GF Value™: RM1.29 vs. price of RM0.99 (23.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 53.7% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#333 of 1320)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:1619 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


DRB-Hicom Bhd Business Description

Address No. 2, Jalan Usahawan U1/8, Level 5, Wisma DRB-HICOM, Seksyen U1, Shah Alam, SGR, MYS, 40150
DRB-Hicom Bhd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, the company operates in the following reportable segments: Automotive, Aerospace and Defence, Postal, Banking, Services, and Properties. It generates maximum revenue from the Automotive segment, which is engaged in manufacturing, assembly, vehicle importation, pre-delivery inspection, vehicle leasing, distribution and sale of motor vehicles, motorcycles, and related spare parts and services. Geographically, the company generates a majority of its revenue from its operations within Malaysia, and also has a presence in other markets.
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