Scientex Bhd (XKLS:4731) EBITDA Margin %: 18.44% (As of Apr. 2026) — Near Median

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XKLS:4731 Scientex Bhd XKLS:4731
93 GF Score
Price RM3.70
GF Value RM4.31
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Scientex Bhd EBITDA Margin %?

Scientex Bhd XKLS:4731 93 EBITDA Margin % is 18.44% as of Apr. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 17.51. GuruFocus rates XKLS:4731 with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of RM4.31 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 394 Packaging & Containers companies, Scientex Bhd ranks better than 86.04% on this metric.

EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Scientex Bhd's EBITDA for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was RM206 Mil. Scientex Bhd's Revenue for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was RM1,118 Mil. Therefore, Scientex Bhd's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 18.44%.


Scientex Bhd  (XKLS:4731) 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.


Scientex Bhd EBITDA Margin % Related Terms


Scientex Bhd EBITDA Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Scientex 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.

Scientex Bhd EBITDA Margin % Chart

Scientex Bhd Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
EBITDA Margin %
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Scientex Bhd Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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XKLS:4731 vs SW, PKG, IP: EBITDA Margin % Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Scientex 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.


Scientex Bhd EBITDA Margin % vs Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Scientex Bhd's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Scientex Bhd EBITDA Margin % Calculation

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

Scientex Bhd's EBITDA Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2025 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (A: Jul. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Jul. 2025 )
=895.625/4517.709
=19.82 %

Scientex Bhd's EBITDA Margin % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (Q: Apr. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=206.177/1117.855
=18.44 %

* 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 18.44% mean?
Scientex Bhd (XKLS:4731) has a EBITDA Margin % of 18.44% as of Apr. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Scientex Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 17.51. Over the past decade, Scientex Bhd's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 16.45 to 19.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Scientex Bhd ranks #55 out of 394 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 14%.
Is Scientex Bhd's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Scientex Bhd's current EBITDA Margin % of 18.44% is near median its 10-year median of 17.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.45 to a high of 19.82. The Packaging & Containers industry median EBITDA Margin % is 9.62. Scientex Bhd's value of 18.44% is 91.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Scientex Bhd ranks #55 out of 394 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Scientex Bhd has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Scientex Bhd's EBITDA Margin % compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Scientex Bhd ranks #55 out of 394 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Scientex Bhd in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 9.62. Scientex Bhd's value of 18.44% is 91.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Scientex Bhd's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 16.45 to 19.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.51 vs. the industry median of 9.62, Scientex 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Packaging & Containers companies is 9.62, based on 394 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. Scientex Bhd's current EBITDA Margin % of 18.44% is 91.7% 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 Scientex Bhd and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 9.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Scientex Bhd's current EBITDA Margin % is 18.44%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 17.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Scientex Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scientex Bhd (XKLS:4731) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM4.31, compared to a current price of RM3.70 — trading 14.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 18.44%, which is near median its 10-year median of 17.51 and 91.7% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 9.62. Scientex Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 4 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 Scientex Bhd (XKLS:4731), the current EBITDA Margin % is 18.44% as of Apr. 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 Scientex Bhd (XKLS:4731) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scientex Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM3.70 is trading 14.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM4.31. GuruFocus considers Scientex Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:4731:

  • EBITDA Margin %: 18.44% (near median its 10-year median of 17.51)
  • GF Value™: RM4.31 vs. price of RM3.70 (14.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 93/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 91.7% above the Packaging & Containers median (#55 of 394)

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Scientex Bhd Business Description

Address No. 9, Persiaran Selangor, Seksyen 15, Shah Alam, SGR, MYS, 40200
Scientex Bhd manufactures and sells plastic products. The company also engages in property development. The firm's two segments are based on the product type. The packaging segment, which generates the majority of revenue, is mainly in the business of manufacturing, selling, and marketing various flexible plastic packaging products, which can be further categorized into industrial and consumer-based packaging products. The segment also sells plastic automotive interior components. The property development segment in the business of constructing and developing mainly affordable housing in Peninsular Malaysia. Geographically, the company operates in Malaysia, Japan, Korea, Indonesia, Australia, Singapore, Thailand, Europe, Philippines, Myanmar, USA, and Others.
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