Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0160) EV-to-EBIT: 30.91 (As of Aug. 10, 2026) — 212% Above Median

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What is Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd EV-to-EBIT?

Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd XKLS:0160 EV-to-EBIT is 30.91 as of Aug. 10, 2026, which is 212% above its 10-year median of 9.90. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 702 Oil & Gas companies, Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd ranks worse than 86.47% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd's Enterprise Value is RM285.1 Mil. Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM9.2 Mil. Therefore, Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd's EV-to-EBIT for today is 30.91.

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

XKLS:0160' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -63.13   Med: 9.9   Max: 31.77
Current: 30.91

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd was 31.77. The lowest was -63.13. And the median was 9.90.

XKLS:0160's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
86.47% of 702 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 11.445 vs XKLS:0160: 30.91

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM291.1 Mil. Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM9.2 Mil. Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.17%.


Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd  (XKLS:0160) 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) %.

Hiap Huat 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 )
=9.224/291.054875
=3.17 %

Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM291.1 Mil.
Hiap Huat 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 RM9.2 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.


Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hiap Huat 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.

Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd EV-to-EBIT Chart

Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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Hiap Huat Holdings 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 28.58 31.26 21.62 29.70 31.55

XKLS:0160 vs MPC, VLO, PSX: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, Hiap Huat 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.


Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd EV-to-EBIT vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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



Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=285.130/9.224
=30.91

Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd's current Enterprise Value is RM285.1 Mil.
Hiap Huat 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 RM9.2 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 30.91 mean?
Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0160) has a EV-to-EBIT of 30.91 as of Aug. 10, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 212% above median its historical median of 9.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd ranks #607 out of 702 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 86.5%.
Is Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT of 30.91 is 212% above median its 10-year median of 9.90. The Oil & Gas industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.45. Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd's value of 30.91 is 170.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd ranks #607 out of 702 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd's EV-to-EBIT compare to MPC and VLO?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd ranks #607 out of 702 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.45. Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd's value of 30.91 is 170.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.90 vs. the industry median of 11.45, Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Oil & Gas companies is 11.45, based on 702 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. Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT of 30.91 is 170.1% 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 Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT is 30.91, which is 212% above median its own 10-year median of 9.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0160) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.26, compared to a current price of RM0.10 — trading 61.5% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 30.91, which is 212% above median its 10-year median of 9.90 and 170.1% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 11.45. 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 Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0160), the current EV-to-EBIT is 30.91 as of Aug. 10, 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.

Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address Jalan Sungai Pinang 5/3, Lot 102521, Fasa 2, Kawasan Perindustrian Pulau Indah, Pulau Indah, SGR, MYS, 42920
Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd, through its subsidiaries, is engaged in manufacturing, recycling, and refining petroleum-based products. The company is involved in various industries, such as scheduled waste management, oil and gas, petrochemicals, and laboratory services. The company has one operating segment that comprises mainly the manufacturing, recycling, and refining of all kinds of petroleum-based products. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from Singapore and also generates revenue from Vietnam, Italy, Finland, and Singapore. Its products include Fuel Oil, Base Oil, Petrochemicals, Lubricants, Grease, Paint, Refined Used Cooking Oil, Refined POME Oil, Refined Palm Acid Oil, and Container.