KSL Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5038) EBITDA Margin %: 33.60% (As of Mar. 2026) — 27% Below Median

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XKLS:5038 KSL Holdings Bhd XKLS:5038
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Price RM2.92
GF Value RM2.15
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is KSL Holdings Bhd EBITDA Margin %?

KSL Holdings Bhd XKLS:5038 -0.34% 65 EBITDA Margin % is 33.60% as of Mar. 2026, which is 27% below its 10-year median of 46.29. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5038 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of RM2.15 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,745 Real Estate companies, KSL Holdings Bhd ranks better than 70.26% on this metric.

EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. KSL Holdings Bhd's EBITDA for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM96 Mil. KSL Holdings Bhd's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM287 Mil. Therefore, KSL Holdings Bhd's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 33.60%.


KSL Holdings Bhd  (XKLS:5038) 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.


KSL Holdings Bhd EBITDA Margin % Related Terms


KSL Holdings Bhd EBITDA Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for KSL Holdings 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.

KSL Holdings Bhd EBITDA Margin % Chart

KSL Holdings Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBITDA Margin %
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KSL Holdings Bhd Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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KSL Holdings Bhd EBITDA Margin % Competitor Comparison

For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, KSL Holdings 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.


KSL Holdings Bhd EBITDA Margin % vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, KSL Holdings Bhd's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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KSL Holdings Bhd EBITDA Margin % Calculation

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

KSL Holdings 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 )
=704.861/1514.711
=46.53 %

KSL Holdings 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 )
=96.47/287.106
=33.60 %

* 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 33.60% mean?
KSL Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5038) has a EBITDA Margin % of 33.60% 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 KSL Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 27% below median its historical median of 46.29. According to the industry distribution chart, KSL Holdings Bhd ranks #519 out of 1745 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 29.7%.
Is KSL Holdings Bhd's EBITDA Margin % too high?
KSL Holdings Bhd's current EBITDA Margin % of 33.60% is 27% below median its 10-year median of 46.29. The Real Estate industry median EBITDA Margin % is 21.62. KSL Holdings Bhd's value of 33.60% is 55.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KSL Holdings Bhd ranks #519 out of 1745 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, KSL Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KSL Holdings Bhd's EBITDA Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, KSL Holdings Bhd ranks #519 out of 1745 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This puts KSL Holdings Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 21.62. KSL Holdings Bhd's value of 33.60% is 55.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 46.29 vs. the industry median of 21.62, KSL Holdings 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 Real Estate company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Real Estate companies is 21.62, based on 1,745 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. KSL Holdings Bhd's current EBITDA Margin % of 33.60% is 55.4% 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 KSL Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 21.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KSL Holdings Bhd's current EBITDA Margin % is 33.60%, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 46.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KSL Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KSL Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5038) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM2.15, compared to a current price of RM2.92 — trading 35.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 33.60%, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 46.29 and 55.4% above the Real Estate industry median of 21.62. KSL Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 5 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 KSL Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5038), the current EBITDA Margin % is 33.60% 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 KSL Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5038) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KSL Holdings Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM2.92 is trading 35.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM2.15. GuruFocus considers KSL Holdings Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5038:

  • EBITDA Margin %: 33.60% (27% below median its 10-year median of 46.29)
  • GF Value™: RM2.15 vs. price of RM2.92 (35.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 55.4% above the Real Estate median (#519 of 1745)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5038 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


KSL Holdings Bhd Business Description

Address Wisma KSL, No. 148, Batu 1 1/2, Jalan Buloh Kasap, Segamat, JHR, MYS, 85000
KSL Holdings Bhd is a holding company. It is engaged in real estate services. The company has four reportable segments: Property development, Property investment, Investment holding, and Car park operation. Property development includes the development of residential and commercial properties; Property investment includes an investment in real properties and hotels; Investment holding includes the provision of management services to the subsidiaries, and Car park operation includes car park management services. KSL derives the majority of its revenue from Property development.
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