PLB Engineering Bhd (XKLS:7055) EBITDA Margin %: 2.53% (As of May. 2026) — 79% Below Median

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XKLS:7055 PLB Engineering Bhd XKLS:7055
49 GF Score
Price RM0.86
GF Value RM1.05
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is PLB Engineering Bhd EBITDA Margin %?

PLB Engineering Bhd XKLS:7055 49 EBITDA Margin % is 2.53% as of May. 2026, which is 79% below its 10-year median of 11.78. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7055 with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.05 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,772 Construction companies, PLB Engineering Bhd ranks better than 82.79% on this metric.

EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. PLB Engineering Bhd's EBITDA for the three months ended in May. 2026 was RM0.3 Mil. PLB Engineering Bhd's Revenue for the three months ended in May. 2026 was RM11.7 Mil. Therefore, PLB Engineering Bhd's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 2.53%.


PLB Engineering Bhd  (XKLS:7055) 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.


PLB Engineering Bhd EBITDA Margin % Related Terms


PLB Engineering Bhd EBITDA Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for PLB Engineering 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.

PLB Engineering Bhd EBITDA Margin % Chart

PLB Engineering Bhd Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
EBITDA Margin %
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PLB Engineering Bhd Quarterly Data
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XKLS:7055 vs PWR, FIX, EME: EBITDA Margin % Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, PLB Engineering 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.


PLB Engineering Bhd EBITDA Margin % vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, PLB Engineering Bhd's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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PLB Engineering Bhd EBITDA Margin % Calculation

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

PLB Engineering Bhd's EBITDA Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (A: Aug. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Aug. 2025 )
=10.151/89.371
=11.36 %

PLB Engineering Bhd's EBITDA Margin % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (Q: May. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: May. 2026 )
=0.296/11.68
=2.53 %

* 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.

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What does a EBITDA Margin % of 2.53% mean?
PLB Engineering Bhd (XKLS:7055) has a EBITDA Margin % of 2.53% as of May. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on PLB Engineering Bhd and its competitors. This is 79% below median its historical median of 11.78. Over the past decade, PLB Engineering Bhd's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 5.53 to 26.18. According to the industry distribution chart, PLB Engineering Bhd ranks #305 out of 1772 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 17.2%.
Is PLB Engineering Bhd's EBITDA Margin % too high?
PLB Engineering Bhd's current EBITDA Margin % of 2.53% is 79% below median its 10-year median of 11.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.53 to a high of 26.18. The Construction industry median EBITDA Margin % is 9.17. PLB Engineering Bhd's value of 2.53% is 72.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PLB Engineering Bhd ranks #305 out of 1772 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, PLB Engineering Bhd has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PLB Engineering Bhd's EBITDA Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, PLB Engineering Bhd ranks #305 out of 1772 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places PLB Engineering Bhd in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 9.17. PLB Engineering Bhd's value of 2.53% is 72.4% below this benchmark. Historically, PLB Engineering Bhd's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 5.53 to 26.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.78 vs. the industry median of 9.17, PLB Engineering Bhd has consistently been below 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 Construction company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Construction companies is 9.17, based on 1,772 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. PLB Engineering Bhd's current EBITDA Margin % of 2.53% is 72.4% below 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 PLB Engineering Bhd and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 9.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PLB Engineering Bhd's current EBITDA Margin % is 2.53%, which is 79% below median its own 10-year median of 11.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PLB Engineering Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PLB Engineering Bhd (XKLS:7055) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.05, compared to a current price of RM0.86 — trading 18.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 2.53%, which is 79% below median its 10-year median of 11.78 and 72.4% below the Construction industry median of 9.17. PLB Engineering Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 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 PLB Engineering Bhd (XKLS:7055), the current EBITDA Margin % is 2.53% as of May. 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 PLB Engineering Bhd (XKLS:7055) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PLB Engineering Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.86 is trading 18.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.05. GuruFocus considers PLB Engineering Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:7055:

  • EBITDA Margin %: 2.53% (79% below median its 10-year median of 11.78)
  • GF Value™: RM1.05 vs. price of RM0.86 (18.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 72.4% below the Construction median (#305 of 1772)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7055 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


PLB Engineering Bhd Business Description

Address 1320, Jalan Baru, Taman Chai Leng, Perai, PNG, MYS, 13700
PLB Engineering Bhd is a Malaysia-based firm engaged in property development, construction, and related services. The company operates in four segments: Construction, which involves the construction of industrial, residential, and commercial buildings and renovation work; Property development, which comprises housing and property development; Investment holding, which includes investment holding and property letting; and the Solar energy segment, which comprises the generation of electricity from the solar plant. The majority of its revenue comes from the Construction Segment.
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