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Qes Group BhdXKLS:0196 +2.48%67 EV-to-EBIT is 16.19 as of Aug. 18, 2026, which is 18% above its 10-year median of 13.74. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0196 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.59 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,771 Hardware companies, Qes Group Bhd ranks better than 58.1% on this metric.
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.
Qes Group Bhd's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM224.1 Mil.
Qes Group 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 RM28.2 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.
Qes Group Bhd EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Qes Group Bhd EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Qes Group 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.
For the Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, Qes Group 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.
Qes Group Bhd EV-to-EBIT vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Qes Group Bhd's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Qes Group Bhd's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Qes Group Bhd's current Enterprise Value is RM457.3 Mil.
Qes Group 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 RM28.2 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.
Qes Group Bhd (XKLS:0196) has a EV-to-EBIT of 16.19 as of Aug. 18, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Qes Group Bhd and its competitors. This is 18% above median its historical median of 13.74. Over the past decade, Qes Group Bhd's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 5.20 to 37.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Qes Group Bhd ranks #742 out of 1771 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 41.9%.
Is Qes Group Bhd's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Qes Group Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT of 16.19 is 18% above median its 10-year median of 13.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.20 to a high of 37.85. The Hardware industry median EV-to-EBIT is 21.29. Qes Group Bhd's value of 16.19 is 24% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Qes Group Bhd ranks #742 out of 1771 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Qes Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Qes Group Bhd's EV-to-EBIT compare to SNX and ARW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Qes Group Bhd ranks #742 out of 1771 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Qes Group Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 21.29. Qes Group Bhd's value of 16.19 is 24% below this benchmark. Historically, Qes Group Bhd's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 5.20 to 37.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.74 vs. the industry median of 21.29, Qes Group 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 Hardware company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Hardware companies is 21.29, based on 1,771 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. Qes Group Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT of 16.19 is 24% 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 Qes Group Bhd and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 21.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Qes Group Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT is 16.19, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 13.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Qes Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Qes Group Bhd (XKLS:0196) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.59, compared to a current price of RM0.62 — trading 5.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 16.19, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 13.74 and 24% below the Hardware industry median of 21.29. Qes Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 5 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 Qes Group Bhd (XKLS:0196), the current EV-to-EBIT is 16.19 as of Aug. 18, 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 Qes Group Bhd (XKLS:0196) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Qes Group Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM0.62 is trading 5.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.59.
GuruFocus considers Qes Group Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0196:
EV-to-EBIT: 16.19 (18% above median its 10-year median of 13.74)
GF Value™: RM0.59 vs. price of RM0.62 (5.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 24% below the Hardware median (#742 of 1771)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0196 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Qes Group Bhd is a Malaysia-based investment holding. The company has multiple businesses that includes, the Equipment segment which derives maximum revenue includes marketing and servicing of scientific instruments. The materials and Engineering solutions distribution segment includes trading and servicing of industrial parts, equipment, and scientific instruments. The manufacturing division includes manufacturing, trading, and servicing industrial parts and equipment and providing a vision software solution for automated equipment, mechanical and electrical engineering consultancy service, and investment holding, that invests in shares.
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