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Kelsian GroupASX:KLS -1.40%92 EV-to-EBIT is 14.28 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 17.30. GuruFocus rates ASX:KLS with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of A$6.03 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 868 Transportation companies, Kelsian Group ranks worse than 57.83% on this metric.
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
Kelsian Group's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$2,090 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Kelsian Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$147 Mil.
* 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.
Kelsian Group EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Kelsian Group EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kelsian Group's EV-to-EBIT 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.
For the Railroads subindustry, Kelsian Group's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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.
Kelsian Group EV-to-EBIT vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Kelsian Group's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kelsian Group's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Kelsian Group's current Enterprise Value is A$2,099 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Kelsian Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$147 Mil.
* 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.
Kelsian Group (ASX:KLS) has a EV-to-EBIT of 14.28 as of Jul. 14, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Kelsian Group and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 17.30. Over the past decade, Kelsian Group's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 12.01 to 826.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Kelsian Group ranks #502 out of 868 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 57.8%.
Is Kelsian Group's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Kelsian Group's current EV-to-EBIT of 14.28 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 17.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.01 to a high of 826.85. The Transportation industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.35. Kelsian Group's value of 14.28 is 15.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kelsian Group ranks #502 out of 868 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kelsian Group has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kelsian Group's EV-to-EBIT compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Kelsian Group ranks #502 out of 868 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Kelsian Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.35. Kelsian Group's value of 14.28 is 15.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Kelsian Group's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 12.01 to 826.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.30 vs. the industry median of 12.35, Kelsian Group 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Transportation company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Transportation companies is 12.35, based on 868 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kelsian Group's current EV-to-EBIT of 14.28 is 15.6% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Kelsian Group and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kelsian Group's current EV-to-EBIT is 14.28, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 17.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kelsian Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kelsian Group (ASX:KLS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$6.03, compared to a current price of A$4.22 — trading 30% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 14.28, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 17.30 and 15.6% above the Transportation industry median of 12.35. Kelsian Group's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kelsian Group (ASX:KLS), the current EV-to-EBIT is 14.28 as of Jul. 14, 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 Kelsian Group (ASX:KLS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kelsian Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$4.22 is trading 30% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$6.03.
GuruFocus considers Kelsian Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ASX:KLS:
EV-to-EBIT: 14.28 (17% below median its 10-year median of 17.30)
GF Value™: A$6.03 vs. price of A$4.22 (30% below fair value)
Industry Position: 15.6% above the Transportation median (#502 of 868)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:KLS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kelsian operates public transport bus services throughout Australia, Singapore, and the UK on behalf of state governments. In the private sector, the group provides commuter transport services to resource companies, corporates, and education providers in Australia and the United States. Kelsian also provides marine transportation and a variety of tourism-related services throughout Australia, including ferry services, leisure cruises, accommodation, bus tours, and packaged holidays. In February 2026, Kelsian announced it had entered into an agreement to divest the leisure-centric tourism assets.
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