SMRT Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0117) EV-to-EBIT: 2.65 (As of Aug. 15, 2026) — 45% Below Median

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XKLS:0117 SMRT Holdings Bhd XKLS:0117
47 GF Score
Price RM0.20
GF Value RM0.28
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is SMRT Holdings Bhd EV-to-EBIT?

SMRT Holdings Bhd XKLS:0117 -2.44% 47 EV-to-EBIT is 2.65 as of Aug. 15, 2026, which is 45% below its 10-year median of 4.83. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0117 with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.28 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 200 Education companies, SMRT Holdings Bhd ranks better than 84% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, SMRT Holdings Bhd's Enterprise Value is RM59.48 Mil. SMRT Holdings Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM22.46 Mil. Therefore, SMRT Holdings Bhd's EV-to-EBIT for today is 2.65.

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

XKLS:0117' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3420.69   Med: 4.83   Max: 35.06
Current: 2.65

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of SMRT Holdings Bhd was 35.06. The lowest was -3420.69. And the median was 4.83.

XKLS:0117's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
84% of 200 companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 9.755 vs XKLS:0117: 2.65

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. SMRT Holdings Bhd's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM32.16 Mil. SMRT Holdings Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM22.46 Mil. SMRT Holdings Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 69.83%.


SMRT Holdings Bhd  (XKLS:0117) 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) %.

SMRT Holdings 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 )
=22.455/32.1577
=69.83 %

SMRT Holdings Bhd's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM32.16 Mil.
SMRT Holdings 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 RM22.46 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.


SMRT Holdings Bhd EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


SMRT Holdings Bhd EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SMRT Holdings 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.

SMRT Holdings Bhd EV-to-EBIT Chart

SMRT Holdings Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Jun24 Jun25
EV-to-EBIT
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SMRT Holdings Bhd Quarterly Data
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XKLS:0117 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, SMRT Holdings 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.


SMRT Holdings Bhd EV-to-EBIT vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, SMRT Holdings Bhd's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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SMRT Holdings Bhd EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=59.479/22.455
=2.65

SMRT Holdings Bhd's current Enterprise Value is RM59.48 Mil.
SMRT Holdings 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 RM22.46 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 2.65 mean?
SMRT Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0117) has a EV-to-EBIT of 2.65 as of Aug. 15, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on SMRT Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 45% below median its historical median of 4.83. According to the industry distribution chart, SMRT Holdings Bhd ranks #32 out of 200 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 16%.
Is SMRT Holdings Bhd's EV-to-EBIT too high?
SMRT Holdings Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT of 2.65 is 45% below median its 10-year median of 4.83. The Education industry median EV-to-EBIT is 9.76. SMRT Holdings Bhd's value of 2.65 is 72.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SMRT Holdings Bhd ranks #32 out of 200 companies in the Education industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, SMRT Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SMRT Holdings Bhd's EV-to-EBIT compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, SMRT Holdings Bhd ranks #32 out of 200 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places SMRT Holdings Bhd in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 9.76. SMRT Holdings Bhd's value of 2.65 is 72.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.83 vs. the industry median of 9.76, SMRT Holdings 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 EV-to-EBIT for an Education company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Education companies is 9.76, based on 200 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. SMRT Holdings Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT of 2.65 is 72.8% 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 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 SMRT Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 9.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SMRT Holdings Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT is 2.65, which is 45% below median its own 10-year median of 4.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SMRT Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SMRT Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0117) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.28, compared to a current price of RM0.20 — trading 28.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 2.65, which is 45% below median its 10-year median of 4.83 and 72.8% below the Education industry median of 9.76. SMRT Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 2 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 SMRT Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0117), the current EV-to-EBIT is 2.65 as of Aug. 15, 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 SMRT Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0117) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SMRT Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.20 is trading 28.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.28. GuruFocus considers SMRT Holdings Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:0117:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 2.65 (45% below median its 10-year median of 4.83)
  • GF Value™: RM0.28 vs. price of RM0.20 (28.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 47/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 72.8% below the Education median (#32 of 200)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0117 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


SMRT Holdings Bhd Business Description

Address University of Cyberjaya Campus, Level 8, Tower Block, Persiaran Bestari, Cyber 11, Cyberjaya, SGR, MYS, 63000
SMRT Holdings Bhd is a Malaysian company that is principally engaged in investment holding. The operating segments of the company are Investment Holding and Technology. The Technology segment provides software consultancy and development and its related services and hence it generates maximum revenue for the company. The company operates solely in Malaysia.
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