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Southern Cable Group BhdXKLS:0225 +4.17%80 EV-to-EBIT is 16.06 as of Aug. 07, 2026, which is 23% above its 10-year median of 13.01. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0225 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.22 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,378 Industrial Products companies, Southern Cable Group Bhd ranks better than 58.54% on this metric.
Southern Cable Group Bhd (XKLS:0225) 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.
Southern Cable Group Bhd's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM2,013 Mil.
Southern Cable 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 RM197 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.
Southern Cable Group Bhd EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Southern Cable Group Bhd EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
* 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 Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Southern Cable 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.
Southern Cable Group Bhd EV-to-EBIT vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Southern Cable Group Bhd's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Southern Cable Group Bhd's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Southern Cable Group Bhd's current Enterprise Value is RM3,168 Mil.
Southern Cable 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 RM197 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.
Southern Cable Group Bhd (XKLS:0225) has a EV-to-EBIT of 16.06 as of Aug. 07, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Southern Cable Group Bhd and its competitors. This is 23% above median its historical median of 13.01. Over the past decade, Southern Cable Group Bhd's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 8.81 to 27.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Southern Cable Group Bhd ranks #986 out of 2378 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 41.5%.
Is Southern Cable Group Bhd's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Southern Cable Group Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT of 16.06 is 23% above median its 10-year median of 13.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.81 to a high of 27.73. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-EBIT is 19.86. Southern Cable Group Bhd's value of 16.06 is 19.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Southern Cable Group Bhd ranks #986 out of 2378 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Southern Cable Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Southern Cable Group Bhd's EV-to-EBIT compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Southern Cable Group Bhd ranks #986 out of 2378 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Southern Cable Group Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 19.86. Southern Cable Group Bhd's value of 16.06 is 19.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Southern Cable Group Bhd's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 8.81 to 27.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.01 vs. the industry median of 19.86, Southern Cable 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Industrial Products companies is 19.86, based on 2,378 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. Southern Cable Group Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT of 16.06 is 19.1% 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 Southern Cable Group Bhd and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 19.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Southern Cable Group Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT is 16.06, which is 23% above median its own 10-year median of 13.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Southern Cable Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Cable Group Bhd (XKLS:0225) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.22, compared to a current price of RM2.50 — trading 104.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 16.06, which is 23% above median its 10-year median of 13.01 and 19.1% below the Industrial Products industry median of 19.86. Southern Cable Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 4 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 Southern Cable Group Bhd (XKLS:0225), the current EV-to-EBIT is 16.06 as of Aug. 07, 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 Southern Cable Group Bhd (XKLS:0225) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Cable Group Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM2.50 is trading 104.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.22.
GuruFocus considers Southern Cable Group Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0225:
EV-to-EBIT: 16.06 (23% above median its 10-year median of 13.01)
GF Value™: RM1.22 vs. price of RM2.50 (104.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 19.1% below the Industrial Products median (#986 of 2378)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0225 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Southern Cable Group Bhd is a manufacturer of cables and wires. The company's portfolio includes cables and wires used for power distribution and transmission, communications, as well as control and instrumentation applications. Its reportable operating segments are Power cables and wires, Communications cables and wires, Control and instrumentation cables and wires, and Related products and services. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Power cables and wires, which are used in electrical systems for the distribution of power. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from its local markets and also exports its products to other regions.
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