HPP Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0228) EV-to-EBIT: 12.32 (As of Aug. 16, 2026) — Near Median

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XKLS:0228 HPP Holdings Bhd XKLS:0228
51 GF Score
Price RM0.32
GF Value RM0.34
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is HPP Holdings Bhd EV-to-EBIT?

HPP Holdings Bhd XKLS:0228 51 EV-to-EBIT is 12.32 as of Aug. 16, 2026, which is 0% below its 10-year median of 12.36. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0228 with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.34 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 332 Packaging & Containers companies, HPP Holdings Bhd ranks better than 56.02% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, HPP Holdings Bhd's Enterprise Value is RM99.38 Mil. HPP Holdings Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was RM8.06 Mil. Therefore, HPP Holdings Bhd's EV-to-EBIT for today is 12.32.

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

XKLS:0228' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.32   Med: 12.36   Max: 50.28
Current: 12.32

During the past 9 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of HPP Holdings Bhd was 50.28. The lowest was 5.32. And the median was 12.36.

XKLS:0228's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
56.02% of 332 companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 13.195 vs XKLS:0228: 12.32

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. HPP Holdings Bhd's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was RM111.04 Mil. HPP Holdings Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was RM8.06 Mil. HPP Holdings Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 7.26%.


HPP Holdings Bhd  (XKLS:0228) 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) %.

HPP Holdings Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: May. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: May. 2026 )
=8.064/111.043
=7.26 %

HPP Holdings Bhd's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was RM111.04 Mil.
HPP Holdings Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was RM8.06 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.


HPP Holdings Bhd EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


HPP Holdings Bhd EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for HPP 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.

HPP Holdings Bhd EV-to-EBIT Chart

HPP Holdings Bhd Annual Data
Trend May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25 May26
EV-to-EBIT
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HPP Holdings Bhd Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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XKLS:0228 vs SW, PKG, IP: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, HPP 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.


HPP Holdings Bhd EV-to-EBIT vs Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, HPP Holdings Bhd's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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HPP Holdings Bhd EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=99.383/8.064
=12.32

HPP Holdings Bhd's current Enterprise Value is RM99.38 Mil.
HPP Holdings Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was RM8.06 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 12.32 mean?
HPP Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0228) has a EV-to-EBIT of 12.32 as of Aug. 16, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on HPP Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 12.36. Over the past decade, HPP Holdings Bhd's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 5.32 to 50.28. According to the industry distribution chart, HPP Holdings Bhd ranks #146 out of 332 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 44%.
Is HPP Holdings Bhd's EV-to-EBIT too high?
HPP Holdings Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT of 12.32 is near median its 10-year median of 12.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.32 to a high of 50.28. The Packaging & Containers industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.20. HPP Holdings Bhd's value of 12.32 is 6.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HPP Holdings Bhd ranks #146 out of 332 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, HPP Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HPP Holdings Bhd's EV-to-EBIT compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, HPP Holdings Bhd ranks #146 out of 332 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts HPP Holdings Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.20. HPP Holdings Bhd's value of 12.32 is 6.6% below this benchmark. Historically, HPP Holdings Bhd's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 5.32 to 50.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.36 vs. the industry median of 13.20, HPP Holdings 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Packaging & Containers companies is 13.20, based on 332 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. HPP Holdings Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT of 12.32 is 6.6% 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 HPP Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HPP Holdings Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT is 12.32, which is near median its own 10-year median of 12.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HPP Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HPP Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0228) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.34, compared to a current price of RM0.32 — trading 5.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 12.32, which is near median its 10-year median of 12.36 and 6.6% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 13.20. HPP Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 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 HPP Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0228), the current EV-to-EBIT is 12.32 as of Aug. 16, 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 HPP Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0228) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HPP Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.32 is trading 5.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.34. GuruFocus considers HPP Holdings Bhd to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:0228:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 12.32 (near median its 10-year median of 12.36)
  • GF Value™: RM0.34 vs. price of RM0.32 (5.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 6.6% below the Packaging & Containers median (#146 of 332)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0228 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


HPP Holdings Bhd Business Description

Address No. 37, Jalan TTC 29, Taman Teknologi Cheng, Melaka, MLA, MYS, 75250
HPP Holdings Bhd is an investment holding company principally engaged in printing, production, sales, and marketing of paper-based packaging. Its product range includes corrugated and non-corrugated packaging, paper pulp molded packaging, rigid boxes, as well as brochures, leaflets, labels, and paper bags. The company operates in multiple countries, including Malaysia, Thailand, the United States, Singapore, and Taiwan. It serves markets such as consumer electronics, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, and household products. HPP generates revenue prominently through the sale and provision of packaging solutions.
51GF Score

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