Sersol Bhd (XKLS:0055) EV-to-EBIT: -16.73 (As of Aug. 12, 2026)

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What is Sersol Bhd EV-to-EBIT?

Sersol Bhd XKLS:0055 EV-to-EBIT is -16.73 as of Aug. 12, 2026. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,248 Chemicals companies, Sersol Bhd ranks worse than 80128.13% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Sersol Bhd's Enterprise Value is RM23.21 Mil. Sersol Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-1.39 Mil. Therefore, Sersol Bhd's EV-to-EBIT for today is -16.73.

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

XKLS:0055' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -165.29   Med: -19.3   Max: 158.12
Current: -16.73

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Sersol Bhd was 158.12. The lowest was -165.29. And the median was -19.30.

XKLS:0055's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 1248 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 17.755 vs XKLS:0055: -16.73

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Sersol Bhd's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM27.23 Mil. Sersol Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-1.39 Mil. Sersol Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -5.09%.


Sersol Bhd  (XKLS:0055) 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) %.

Sersol 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 )
=-1.387/27.23279
=-5.09 %

Sersol Bhd's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM27.23 Mil.
Sersol 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-1.39 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.


Sersol Bhd EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Sersol Bhd EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sersol 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.

Sersol Bhd EV-to-EBIT Chart

Sersol Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Jun25
EV-to-EBIT
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Sersol Bhd Quarterly Data
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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 -15.36 -7.22 -9.70 -10.69 -19.63

XKLS:0055 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Sersol 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.


Sersol Bhd EV-to-EBIT vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sersol Bhd's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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



Sersol Bhd EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=23.210/-1.387
=-16.73

Sersol Bhd's current Enterprise Value is RM23.21 Mil.
Sersol 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-1.39 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 -16.73 mean?
Sersol Bhd (XKLS:0055) has a EV-to-EBIT of -16.73 as of Aug. 12, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Sersol Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sersol Bhd ranks #999999 out of 1248 companies in the Chemicals industry.
Is Sersol Bhd's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Sersol Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT is -16.73. Based on the distribution chart, Sersol Bhd ranks #999999 out of 1248 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does Sersol Bhd's EV-to-EBIT compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sersol Bhd ranks #999999 out of 1248 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Sersol Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 17.76. 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 Chemicals company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Chemicals companies is 17.76, based on 1,248 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 Sersol Bhd and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 17.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sersol Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT is -16.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sersol Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sersol Bhd (XKLS:0055) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.05, compared to a current price of RM0.03 — trading 40% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -16.73. 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 Sersol Bhd (XKLS:0055), the current EV-to-EBIT is -16.73 as of Aug. 12, 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.

Sersol Bhd Business Description

Address No. 28, Jalan Canggih 1, Taman Perindustrian Cemerlang, Johor Darul Takzim, Ulu Tiram, JHR, MYS, 81800
Sersol Bhd is a Malaysian company which is principally involved in the coatings business relating to buildings, furniture, electrical and electronic products. The company operates through its geographical segment namely Malaysia and Thailand. Its Malaysia segment involved in manufacturing and selling of coatings, thinners and industrial chemical, investment holding and provision of management services and trading of architectural coating and wall surface finishing material. The Thailand segment manufactures and sales of coatings, thinners and industrial chemical. It derives a majority of revenue from Malaysia. There are three main operating segments, namely the plastic and metal coatings, decorative coatings segments and provision of money lending services.