HSS Engineers Bhd (XKLS:0185) EV-to-EBIT: 10.42 (As of Sep. 21, 2026) — 27% Below Median

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XKLS:0185 HSS Engineers Bhd XKLS:0185
65 GF Score
Price RM0.48
GF Value RM0.96
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is HSS Engineers Bhd EV-to-EBIT?

HSS Engineers Bhd XKLS:0185 65 EV-to-EBIT is 10.42 as of Sep. 21, 2026, which is 27% below its 10-year median of 14.26. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0185 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.96 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,416 Construction companies, HSS Engineers Bhd ranks better than 52.82% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, HSS Engineers Bhd's Enterprise Value is RM295.5 Mil. HSS Engineers Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was RM28.4 Mil. Therefore, HSS Engineers Bhd's EV-to-EBIT for today is 10.42.

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

XKLS:0185' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.2   Med: 14.26   Max: 43.76
Current: 10.53

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of HSS Engineers Bhd was 43.76. The lowest was -7.20. And the median was 14.26.

XKLS:0185's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
52.82% of 1416 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 11.085 vs XKLS:0185: 10.53

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. HSS Engineers Bhd's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was RM277.7 Mil. HSS Engineers Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was RM28.4 Mil. HSS Engineers Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 10.21%.


HSS Engineers Bhd  (XKLS:0185) 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) %.

HSS Engineers Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Jun. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=28.366/277.7352
=10.21 %

HSS Engineers Bhd's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was RM277.7 Mil.
HSS Engineers Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was RM28.4 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.


HSS Engineers Bhd EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


HSS Engineers Bhd EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for HSS Engineers 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.

HSS Engineers Bhd EV-to-EBIT Chart

HSS Engineers Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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HSS Engineers Bhd Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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XKLS:0185 vs PWR, FIX, EME: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, HSS Engineers 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.


HSS Engineers Bhd EV-to-EBIT vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, HSS Engineers Bhd's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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HSS Engineers Bhd EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=295.532/28.366
=10.42

HSS Engineers Bhd's current Enterprise Value is RM295.5 Mil.
HSS Engineers Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was RM28.4 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 10.42 mean?
HSS Engineers Bhd (XKLS:0185) has a EV-to-EBIT of 10.42 as of Sep. 21, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on HSS Engineers Bhd and its competitors. This is 27% below median its historical median of 14.26. According to the industry distribution chart, HSS Engineers Bhd ranks #668 out of 1416 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 47.2%.
Is HSS Engineers Bhd's EV-to-EBIT too high?
HSS Engineers Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT of 10.42 is 27% below median its 10-year median of 14.26. The Construction industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.09. HSS Engineers Bhd's value of 10.42 is 6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HSS Engineers Bhd ranks #668 out of 1416 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, HSS Engineers Bhd has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HSS Engineers Bhd's EV-to-EBIT compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, HSS Engineers Bhd ranks #668 out of 1416 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts HSS Engineers Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.09. HSS Engineers Bhd's value of 10.42 is 6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 14.26 vs. the industry median of 11.09, HSS Engineers 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 a Construction company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Construction companies is 11.09, based on 1,416 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. HSS Engineers Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT of 10.42 is 6% 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 HSS Engineers Bhd and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HSS Engineers Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT is 10.42, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 14.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HSS Engineers Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HSS Engineers Bhd (XKLS:0185) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.96, compared to a current price of RM0.48 — trading 50.5% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 10.42, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 14.26 and 6% below the Construction industry median of 11.09. HSS Engineers Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 HSS Engineers Bhd (XKLS:0185), the current EV-to-EBIT is 10.42 as of Sep. 21, 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 HSS Engineers Bhd (XKLS:0185) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HSS Engineers Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.48 is trading 50.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.96. GuruFocus considers HSS Engineers Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:0185:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 10.42 (27% below median its 10-year median of 14.26)
  • GF Value™: RM0.96 vs. price of RM0.48 (50.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 6% below the Construction median (#668 of 1416)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0185 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


HSS Engineers Bhd Business Description

Address No. 21, Jalan 5/106 Bandar Sri Permaisuri, B1 (1-4), Block B, Plaza Dwitasik, Wilayah Persekutuan, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 56000
HSS Engineers Bhd through its subsidiaries is engaged in providing engineering and project management services including engineering design, project management, construction supervision, recurring income and digital transformation services. The company projects include airports, bridge, buildings and township, drainage and irrigation, industrial and power plant, ports, railways, roads and highway and other projects.
65GF Score

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