PPB Group Bhd (XKLS:4065) EBITDA Margin %: 20.34% (As of Mar. 2026) — 37% Below Median

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XKLS:4065 PPB Group Bhd XKLS:4065
77 GF Score
Price RM9.55
GF Value RM13.17
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is PPB Group Bhd EBITDA Margin %?

PPB Group Bhd XKLS:4065 +0.63% 77 EBITDA Margin % is 20.34% as of Mar. 2026, which is 37% below its 10-year median of 32.29. GuruFocus rates XKLS:4065 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of RM13.17 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,955 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, PPB Group Bhd ranks worse than 95.81% on this metric.

EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. PPB Group Bhd's EBITDA for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM261 Mil. PPB Group Bhd's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM1,285 Mil. Therefore, PPB Group Bhd's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 20.34%.


PPB Group Bhd  (XKLS:4065) 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.


PPB Group Bhd EBITDA Margin % Related Terms


PPB Group Bhd EBITDA Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for PPB 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.

PPB Group Bhd EBITDA Margin % Chart

PPB Group Bhd Annual Data
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EBITDA Margin %
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PPB Group Bhd Quarterly Data
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XKLS:4065 vs ADM, BG, TSN: EBITDA Margin % Comparison

For the Farm Products subindustry, PPB 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.


PPB Group Bhd EBITDA Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, PPB Group Bhd's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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PPB Group Bhd EBITDA Margin % Calculation

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

PPB 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 )
=-2362.204/5431.848
=-43.49 %

PPB 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 )
=261.464/1285.326
=20.34 %

* 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 20.34% mean?
PPB Group Bhd (XKLS:4065) has a EBITDA Margin % of 20.34% 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 PPB Group Bhd and its competitors. This is 37% below median its historical median of 32.29. According to the industry distribution chart, PPB Group Bhd ranks #1873 out of 1955 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 95.8%.
Is PPB Group Bhd's EBITDA Margin % too high?
PPB Group Bhd's current EBITDA Margin % of 20.34% is 37% below median its 10-year median of 32.29. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EBITDA Margin % is 9.01. PPB Group Bhd's value of 20.34% is 125.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PPB Group Bhd ranks #1873 out of 1955 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, PPB Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PPB Group Bhd's EBITDA Margin % compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, PPB Group Bhd ranks #1873 out of 1955 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places PPB Group Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 9.01. PPB Group Bhd's value of 20.34% is 125.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 32.29 vs. the industry median of 9.01, PPB 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 a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 9.01, based on 1,955 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. PPB Group Bhd's current EBITDA Margin % of 20.34% is 125.7% 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 PPB Group Bhd and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 9.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PPB Group Bhd's current EBITDA Margin % is 20.34%, which is 37% below median its own 10-year median of 32.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PPB Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PPB Group Bhd (XKLS:4065) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM13.17, compared to a current price of RM9.55 — trading 27.5% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 20.34%, which is 37% below median its 10-year median of 32.29 and 125.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 9.01. PPB Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 PPB Group Bhd (XKLS:4065), the current EBITDA Margin % is 20.34% 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 PPB Group Bhd (XKLS:4065) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PPB Group Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM9.55 is trading 27.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM13.17. GuruFocus considers PPB Group Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:4065:

  • EBITDA Margin %: 20.34% (37% below median its 10-year median of 32.29)
  • GF Value™: RM13.17 vs. price of RM9.55 (27.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 125.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1873 of 1955)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:4065 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


PPB Group Bhd Business Description

Address No. 10 Jalan P. Ramlee, 12th Floor, UBN Tower, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 50250
PPB Group Bhd is a diversified company working in food and waste management, film distribution, and property development. The company operates flour and animal feed mills, trades grains, and conducts livestock farming across Asia. Its operating segments comprise Grains and agribusiness; Consumer products; Film exhibition and distribution; Property; and Investments and Other Operations. It derives the majority of its revenue from Grains and agribusiness. The Grains and Agribusiness segment comprises flour milling, animal feed manufacturing, and livestock farming.
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