Nova MSC Bhd (XKLS:0026) EV-to-EBIT: -11.17 (As of Aug. 16, 2026)

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What is Nova MSC Bhd EV-to-EBIT?

Nova MSC Bhd XKLS:0026 +7.14% EV-to-EBIT is -11.17 as of Aug. 16, 2026. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,777 Software companies, Nova MSC Bhd ranks worse than 56274.56% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Nova MSC Bhd's Enterprise Value is RM156.15 Mil. Nova MSC Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-13.98 Mil. Therefore, Nova MSC Bhd's EV-to-EBIT for today is -11.17.

The historical rank and industry rank for Nova MSC Bhd's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

XKLS:0026' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -674.96   Med: -9.18   Max: 125.48
Current: -11.17

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Nova MSC Bhd was 125.48. The lowest was -674.96. And the median was -9.18.

XKLS:0026's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 1777 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 14.19 vs XKLS:0026: -11.17

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Nova MSC Bhd's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM91.55 Mil. Nova MSC Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-13.98 Mil. Nova MSC Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -15.27%.


Nova MSC Bhd  (XKLS:0026) EV-to-EBIT Explanation

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.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %.

Nova MSC Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Mar. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-13.983/91.550755
=-15.27 %

Nova MSC Bhd's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM91.55 Mil.
Nova MSC Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was RM-13.98 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.


Nova MSC Bhd EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Nova MSC Bhd EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nova MSC Bhd'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.

Nova MSC Bhd EV-to-EBIT Chart

Nova MSC Bhd Annual Data
Trend Mar15 Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -8.42 -8.81 -4.62 -10.89 -20.45

Nova MSC Bhd Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
EV-to-EBIT Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -21.98 -18.76 -15.33 -8.23 -6.55

XKLS:0026 vs QH, SHOP, UBER: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Nova MSC Bhd'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.


Nova MSC Bhd EV-to-EBIT vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Nova MSC Bhd's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Nova MSC Bhd's EV-to-EBIT falls into.



Nova MSC Bhd EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Nova MSC Bhd's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=156.148/-13.983
=-11.17

Nova MSC Bhd's current Enterprise Value is RM156.15 Mil.
Nova MSC Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was RM-13.98 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBIT →
What does a EV-to-EBIT of -11.17 mean?
Nova MSC Bhd (XKLS:0026) has a EV-to-EBIT of -11.17 as of Aug. 16, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Nova MSC Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Nova MSC Bhd ranks #999999 out of 1777 companies in the Software industry.
Is Nova MSC Bhd's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Nova MSC Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT is -11.17. Based on the distribution chart, Nova MSC Bhd ranks #999999 out of 1777 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does Nova MSC Bhd's EV-to-EBIT compare to QH and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Nova MSC Bhd ranks #999999 out of 1777 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Nova MSC Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 14.19. 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 Software company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Software companies is 14.19, based on 1,777 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. 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 Nova MSC Bhd and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 14.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nova MSC Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT is -11.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nova MSC Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nova MSC Bhd (XKLS:0026) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.05, compared to a current price of RM0.08 — trading 50% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -11.17. 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 Nova MSC Bhd (XKLS:0026), the current EV-to-EBIT is -11.17 as of Aug. 16, 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.

Nova MSC Bhd Business Description

Address No. 1, Medan Syed Putra Utara, Suite A-18-3, Northpoint, Mid Valley City, Tower A, Level 18, Wilayah Persekutuan, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 59200
Nova MSC Bhd is an investment holding company engaged in software research and development and the provision of e-business solutions through application software and professional services. The Group operates one segment, E-Business Solutions, covering software development, e-business solutions, and software-related consultancy services. Its products include Pavo for online submissions, Fornax for electronic plan checking, Vesalius for hospital functions, Avicenna for cloud-based patient management, EyScan for retinal photo analysis using SELENA+, and Dexie, a social robot for dementia care. The Company also provides consultancy, training, maintenance and customization services in Malaysia and Singapore.