SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd (XKLS:9822) EBITDA Margin %: 10.18% (As of Mar. 2026) — 34% Below Median

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XKLS:9822 SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd XKLS:9822
72 GF Score
Price RM4.58
GF Value RM3.90
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd EBITDA Margin %?

SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd XKLS:9822 +5.77% 72 EBITDA Margin % is 10.18% as of Mar. 2026, which is 34% below its 10-year median of 15.44. GuruFocus rates XKLS:9822 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of RM3.90 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 351 Aerospace & Defense companies, SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd ranks better than 50.14% on this metric.

EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd's EBITDA for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM35 Mil. SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM348 Mil. Therefore, SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.18%.


SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd  (XKLS:9822) 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.


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SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd EBITDA Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) 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.

SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd EBITDA Margin % Chart

SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EBITDA Margin %
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SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) 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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XKLS:9822 vs SPCX, GE, RTX: EBITDA Margin % Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) 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.


SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd EBITDA Margin % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd's EBITDA Margin % falls into.


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SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd EBITDA Margin % Calculation

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

SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd's EBITDA Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (A: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (A: Mar. 2026 )
=173.993/1440.671
=12.08 %

SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) 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 )
=35.444/348.072
=10.18 %

* 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 10.18% mean?
SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd (XKLS:9822) has a EBITDA Margin % of 10.18% 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 SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd and its competitors. This is 34% below median its historical median of 15.44. Over the past decade, SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 12.08 to 17.76. According to the industry distribution chart, SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd ranks #175 out of 351 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 49.9%.
Is SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd's EBITDA Margin % too high?
SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd's current EBITDA Margin % of 10.18% is 34% below median its 10-year median of 15.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.08 to a high of 17.76. The Aerospace & Defense industry median EBITDA Margin % is 12.07. SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd's value of 10.18% is 15.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd ranks #175 out of 351 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd's EBITDA Margin % compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd ranks #175 out of 351 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This puts SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 12.07. SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd's value of 10.18% is 15.7% below this benchmark. Historically, SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 12.08 to 17.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.44 vs. the industry median of 12.07, SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 12.07, based on 351 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. SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd's current EBITDA Margin % of 10.18% is 15.7% 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 SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 12.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd's current EBITDA Margin % is 10.18%, which is 34% below median its own 10-year median of 15.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd (XKLS:9822) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM3.90, compared to a current price of RM4.58 — trading 17.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 10.18%, which is 34% below median its 10-year median of 15.44 and 15.7% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 12.07. SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd (XKLS:9822), the current EBITDA Margin % is 10.18% 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 SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd (XKLS:9822) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM4.58 is trading 17.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM3.90. GuruFocus considers SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:9822:

  • EBITDA Margin %: 10.18% (34% below median its 10-year median of 15.44)
  • GF Value™: RM3.90 vs. price of RM4.58 (17.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 15.7% below the Aerospace & Defense median (#175 of 351)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:9822 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd Business Description

Address Plot 17, Hilir Sungai Keluang Tiga, Bayan Lepas Free Industrial Zone, Phase 4, Bayan Lepas, PNG, MYS, 11900
SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd is a Malaysian company that provides precision machining, equipment integration, and automation solutions to aerospace and equipment industries. The company is engaged in providing manufacturing solutions for critical engine parts and other related equipment parts and also on engineering and high precision tooling including large format CNC machining parts. It also provides for the arrangement of equipment engineering and solutions for commercial, semiconductor, and other industries. The company manages its business in two segments namely Aerospace and Equipment manufacturing. It has a business presence in Malaysia, Asia (excluding Malaysia), North America, Latin America, and Europe.
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