Ho Wah Genting Bhd (XKLS:9601) EBITDA Margin %: -0.93% (As of Mar. 2026)

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What is Ho Wah Genting Bhd EBITDA Margin %?

Ho Wah Genting Bhd XKLS:9601 EBITDA Margin % is -0.93% as of Mar. 2026. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,037 Industrial Products companies, Ho Wah Genting Bhd ranks worse than 77.15% on this metric.

EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Ho Wah Genting Bhd's EBITDA for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-0.4 Mil. Ho Wah Genting Bhd's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM41.4 Mil. Therefore, Ho Wah Genting Bhd's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -0.93%.


Ho Wah Genting Bhd  (XKLS:9601) 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.


Ho Wah Genting Bhd EBITDA Margin % Related Terms


Ho Wah Genting Bhd EBITDA Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ho Wah Genting 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.

Ho Wah Genting Bhd EBITDA Margin % Chart

Ho Wah Genting Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Apr22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBITDA Margin %
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Ho Wah Genting Bhd Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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XKLS:9601 vs VRT, BE, HUBB: EBITDA Margin % Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Ho Wah Genting 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.


Ho Wah Genting Bhd EBITDA Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Ho Wah Genting Bhd's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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



Ho Wah Genting Bhd EBITDA Margin % Calculation

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

Ho Wah Genting 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 )
=6.15/271.185
=2.27 %

Ho Wah Genting 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 )
=-0.385/41.405
=-0.93 %

* 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 -0.93% mean?
Ho Wah Genting Bhd (XKLS:9601) has a EBITDA Margin % of -0.93% 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 Ho Wah Genting Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ho Wah Genting Bhd ranks #2343 out of 3037 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 77.1%.
Is Ho Wah Genting Bhd's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Ho Wah Genting Bhd's current EBITDA Margin % is -0.93%. Based on the distribution chart, Ho Wah Genting Bhd ranks #2343 out of 3037 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does Ho Wah Genting Bhd's EBITDA Margin % compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Ho Wah Genting Bhd ranks #2343 out of 3037 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Ho Wah Genting Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 9.50. 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 9.50, based on 3,037 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. 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 Ho Wah Genting Bhd and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 9.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ho Wah Genting Bhd's current EBITDA Margin % is -0.93%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ho Wah Genting Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ho Wah Genting Bhd (XKLS:9601) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.15, compared to a current price of RM0.08 — trading 46.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is -0.93%. 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 Ho Wah Genting Bhd (XKLS:9601), the current EBITDA Margin % is -0.93% 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.

Ho Wah Genting Bhd Business Description

Address No. 35, Jalan Maharajalela, 3rd Floor, Wisma Ho Wah Genting, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 50150
Ho Wah Genting Bhd is an integrated manufacturer engaged in manufacturing of wires and cables, power supply cord sets, and moulded cable assemblies for original equipment manufacturers (OEM) of electrical and electronic devices and for original design manufacturers (ODM). Its segments include Investment engaged in investment in properties and investment by the holding company; Moulded power supply cord sets engaged in manufacturing and trading of wires and cables, moulded power supply cord sets and cable assemblies for electrical and electronic devices and equipment; and Healthcare engaged in healthcare related businesses which includes the health supplement, biotechnology and healthcare technology.