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Hong Leong Industries BhdXKLS:3301 +0.98%82 EBITDA Margin % is 29.49% as of Mar. 2026, which is 51% above its 10-year median of 19.53. GuruFocus rates XKLS:3301 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of RM13.88 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,320 Vehicles & Parts companies, Hong Leong Industries Bhd ranks better than 95.83% on this metric.
Hong Leong Industries Bhd (XKLS:3301) 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.
Hong Leong Industries Bhd EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
Hong Leong Industries 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.
XKLS:3301 vs TSLA, GM, F: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, Hong Leong Industries 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.
Hong Leong Industries Bhd EBITDA Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hong Leong Industries Bhd's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hong Leong Industries 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.
Hong Leong Industries Bhd (XKLS:3301) has a EBITDA Margin % of 29.49% 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 Hong Leong Industries Bhd and its competitors. This is 51% above median its historical median of 19.53. Over the past decade, Hong Leong Industries Bhd's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 11.75 to 28.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Hong Leong Industries Bhd ranks #55 out of 1320 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 4.2%.
Is Hong Leong Industries Bhd's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Hong Leong Industries Bhd's current EBITDA Margin % of 29.49% is 51% above median its 10-year median of 19.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.75 to a high of 28.42. The Vehicles & Parts industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.99. Hong Leong Industries Bhd's value of 29.49% is 228% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hong Leong Industries Bhd ranks #55 out of 1320 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hong Leong Industries Bhd has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hong Leong Industries Bhd's EBITDA Margin % compare to TSLA and GM?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Hong Leong Industries Bhd ranks #55 out of 1320 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Hong Leong Industries Bhd in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.99. Hong Leong Industries Bhd's value of 29.49% is 228% above this benchmark. Historically, Hong Leong Industries Bhd's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 11.75 to 28.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.53 vs. the industry median of 8.99, Hong Leong Industries 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 8.99, 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. Hong Leong Industries Bhd's current EBITDA Margin % of 29.49% is 228% 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 Hong Leong Industries Bhd and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 8.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hong Leong Industries Bhd's current EBITDA Margin % is 29.49%, which is 51% above median its own 10-year median of 19.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hong Leong Industries Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hong Leong Industries Bhd (XKLS:3301) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM13.88, compared to a current price of RM18.60 — trading 34% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 29.49%, which is 51% above median its 10-year median of 19.53 and 228% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 8.99. Hong Leong Industries Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Hong Leong Industries Bhd (XKLS:3301), the current EBITDA Margin % is 29.49% 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 Hong Leong Industries Bhd (XKLS:3301) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hong Leong Industries Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM18.60 is trading 34% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM13.88.
GuruFocus considers Hong Leong Industries Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:3301:
EBITDA Margin %: 29.49% (51% above median its 10-year median of 19.53)
GF Value™: RM13.88 vs. price of RM18.60 (34% above fair value)
Industry Position: 228% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#55 of 1320)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:3301 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hong Leong Industries Bhd is a Malaysia-based investment holding company. Its only operating segment is Consumer products. Consumer products segment manufacture and sale of consumer products comprises motorcycles, spare parts and ceramic tiles. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Malaysia.
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