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Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia BhdXKLS:2836 -0.25%81 EBITDA Margin % is 18.37% as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 19.90. GuruFocus rates XKLS:2836 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of RM19.38 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 209 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd ranks better than 76.08% on this metric.
Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:2836) 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.
Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd EBITDA Margin % Chart
XKLS:2836 vs BUD, STZ, TAP: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Beverages - Brewers subindustry, Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia 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.
Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd EBITDA Margin % vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd's EBITDA Margin % falls into.
* 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.
Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:2836) has a EBITDA Margin % of 18.37% 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 Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 19.90. Over the past decade, Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 14.56 to 24.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd ranks #50 out of 209 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 23.9%.
Is Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd's current EBITDA Margin % of 18.37% is near median its 10-year median of 19.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.56 to a high of 24.83. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median EBITDA Margin % is 11.19. Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd's value of 18.37% is 64.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd ranks #50 out of 209 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia 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 Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd's EBITDA Margin % compare to BUD and STZ?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd ranks #50 out of 209 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 11.19. Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd's value of 18.37% is 64.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 14.56 to 24.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.90 vs. the industry median of 11.19, Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 11.19, based on 209 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. Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd's current EBITDA Margin % of 18.37% is 64.2% 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 Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 11.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd's current EBITDA Margin % is 18.37%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 19.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:2836) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM19.38, compared to a current price of RM16.10 — trading 16.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 18.37%, which is near median its 10-year median of 19.90 and 64.2% above the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 11.19. Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:2836), the current EBITDA Margin % is 18.37% 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 Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:2836) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM16.10 is trading 16.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM19.38.
GuruFocus considers Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:2836:
EBITDA Margin %: 18.37% (near median its 10-year median of 19.90)
GF Value™: RM19.38 vs. price of RM16.10 (16.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 64.2% above the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#50 of 209)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:2836 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd Business Description
Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd produces and sells beer, stout, cider, shandy, and nonalcoholic malt beverages in Asia. The company produces its products in Malaysia, and nearly all sales are in Malaysia and Singapore. The company also exports products to Sri Lanka, Thailand, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. Carlsberg is the company's flagship brand. Other brands include Kronenbourg 1664, Somersby Ciders, Asahi Dry, Royal Stout, Skol, Jolly Shandy, Nutrimalt, Connor's Stout Porter, and Corona Extra. The company has three segments: Malaysia, Singapore, and Others. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Malaysia segment, which includes manufacturing, marketing, and distribution of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages by entities in Malaysia.
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