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Hextar Industries BhdXKLS:0161 41 EV-to-EBIT is 33.45 as of Aug. 12, 2026, which is 23% above its 10-year median of 27.18. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0161 with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.41 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 206 Agriculture companies, Hextar Industries Bhd ranks worse than 81.55% on this metric.
Hextar Industries Bhd (XKLS:0161) 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.
Hextar Industries Bhd's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM995 Mil.
Hextar Industries 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 RM27 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.
* 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 Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Hextar Industries 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.
Hextar Industries Bhd EV-to-EBIT vs Agriculture Industry
For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, Hextar Industries Bhd's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hextar Industries Bhd's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Hextar Industries Bhd's current Enterprise Value is RM902 Mil.
Hextar Industries 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 RM27 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.
Hextar Industries Bhd (XKLS:0161) has a EV-to-EBIT of 33.45 as of Aug. 12, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Hextar Industries Bhd and its competitors. This is 23% above median its historical median of 27.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Hextar Industries Bhd ranks #168 out of 206 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 81.6%.
Is Hextar Industries Bhd's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Hextar Industries Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT of 33.45 is 23% above median its 10-year median of 27.18. The Agriculture industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.28. Hextar Industries Bhd's value of 33.45 is 172.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hextar Industries Bhd ranks #168 out of 206 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hextar Industries Bhd has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hextar Industries Bhd's EV-to-EBIT compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, Hextar Industries Bhd ranks #168 out of 206 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Hextar Industries Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.28. Hextar Industries Bhd's value of 33.45 is 172.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 27.18 vs. the industry median of 12.28, Hextar Industries 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 Agriculture company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Agriculture companies is 12.28, based on 206 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. Hextar Industries Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT of 33.45 is 172.4% 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 Hextar Industries Bhd and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hextar Industries Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT is 33.45, which is 23% above median its own 10-year median of 27.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hextar Industries Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hextar Industries Bhd (XKLS:0161) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.41, compared to a current price of RM0.27 — trading 35.4% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 33.45, which is 23% above median its 10-year median of 27.18 and 172.4% above the Agriculture industry median of 12.28. Hextar Industries Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 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 Hextar Industries Bhd (XKLS:0161), the current EV-to-EBIT is 33.45 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.
Is Hextar Industries Bhd (XKLS:0161) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hextar Industries Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.27 is trading 35.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.41.
GuruFocus considers Hextar Industries Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0161:
EV-to-EBIT: 33.45 (23% above median its 10-year median of 27.18)
GF Value™: RM0.41 vs. price of RM0.27 (35.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 172.4% above the Agriculture median (#168 of 206)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0161 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hextar Industries Bhd is a Malaysia-based investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, the company operates in the following reportable segments: Fertilisers, Industrial and consumer, and Investment holding. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Fertilisers segment, which is engaged in manufacturing and formulating compound fertilisers, distributing and trading various fertilisers, as well as providing crop management solutions, professional agronomic advisory and consultation, and other related services. This segment's product portfolio mainly comprises NPK Compound fertilizer, Straight fertilizer, organic-enriched NPK Compound fertilizer, and Specialty fertilizers, among others. Geographically, the group derives maximum revenue from Malaysia.
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