Unitrade Industries Bhd (XKLS:0247) EV-to-EBIT: 12.93 (As of Aug. 14, 2026) — 48% Below Median

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XKLS:0247 Unitrade Industries Bhd XKLS:0247
49 GF Score
Price RM0.23
GF Value RM0.26
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Unitrade Industries Bhd EV-to-EBIT?

Unitrade Industries Bhd XKLS:0247 +2.22% 49 EV-to-EBIT is 12.93 as of Aug. 14, 2026, which is 48% below its 10-year median of 25.02. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0247 with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.26 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 135 Industrial Distribution companies, Unitrade Industries Bhd ranks better than 50.37% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Unitrade Industries Bhd's Enterprise Value is RM934 Mil. Unitrade Industries Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM72 Mil. Therefore, Unitrade Industries Bhd's EV-to-EBIT for today is 12.93.

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

XKLS:0247' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.82   Med: 25.02   Max: 44.16
Current: 12.93

During the past 8 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Unitrade Industries Bhd was 44.16. The lowest was 12.82. And the median was 25.02.

XKLS:0247's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
50.37% of 135 companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 12.82 vs XKLS:0247: 12.93

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Unitrade Industries Bhd's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM950 Mil. Unitrade Industries Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM72 Mil. Unitrade Industries Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.60%.


Unitrade Industries Bhd  (XKLS:0247) 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) %.

Unitrade Industries Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Mar. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=72.219/950.1638
=7.60 %

Unitrade Industries Bhd's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM950 Mil.
Unitrade 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 RM72 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.


Unitrade Industries Bhd EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Unitrade Industries Bhd EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Unitrade Industries 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.

Unitrade Industries Bhd EV-to-EBIT Chart

Unitrade Industries Bhd Annual Data
Trend Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 21.81 18.98 42.35 13.29

Unitrade Industries Bhd Quarterly Data
Mar20 Mar21 Nov21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
EV-to-EBIT Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 42.35 26.71 19.91 17.18 13.29

XKLS:0247 vs GWW, FAST, FERG: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Unitrade 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.


Unitrade Industries Bhd EV-to-EBIT vs Industrial Distribution Industry

For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Unitrade Industries Bhd's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Unitrade Industries Bhd EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Unitrade Industries Bhd's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=933.857/72.219
=12.93

Unitrade Industries Bhd's current Enterprise Value is RM934 Mil.
Unitrade 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 RM72 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 12.93 mean?
Unitrade Industries Bhd (XKLS:0247) has a EV-to-EBIT of 12.93 as of Aug. 14, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Unitrade Industries Bhd and its competitors. This is 48% below median its historical median of 25.02. Over the past decade, Unitrade Industries Bhd's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 12.82 to 44.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Unitrade Industries Bhd ranks #67 out of 135 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 49.6%.
Is Unitrade Industries Bhd's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Unitrade Industries Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT of 12.93 is 48% below median its 10-year median of 25.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.82 to a high of 44.16. The Industrial Distribution industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.82. Unitrade Industries Bhd's value of 12.93 is 0.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Unitrade Industries Bhd ranks #67 out of 135 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Unitrade Industries Bhd has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Unitrade Industries Bhd's EV-to-EBIT compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Unitrade Industries Bhd ranks #67 out of 135 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Unitrade Industries Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.82. Unitrade Industries Bhd's value of 12.93 is 0.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Unitrade Industries Bhd's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 12.82 to 44.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 25.02 vs. the industry median of 12.82, Unitrade 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 Industrial Distribution company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Industrial Distribution companies is 12.82, based on 135 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. Unitrade Industries Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT of 12.93 is 0.9% 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 Unitrade Industries Bhd and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Unitrade Industries Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT is 12.93, which is 48% below median its own 10-year median of 25.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Unitrade Industries Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Unitrade Industries Bhd (XKLS:0247) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.26, compared to a current price of RM0.23 — trading 11.5% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 12.93, which is 48% below median its 10-year median of 25.02 and 0.9% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 12.82. Unitrade Industries Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 8 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 Unitrade Industries Bhd (XKLS:0247), the current EV-to-EBIT is 12.93 as of Aug. 14, 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 Unitrade Industries Bhd (XKLS:0247) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Unitrade Industries Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.23 is trading 11.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.26. GuruFocus considers Unitrade Industries Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:0247:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 12.93 (48% below median its 10-year median of 25.02)
  • GF Value™: RM0.26 vs. price of RM0.23 (11.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 0.9% above the Industrial Distribution median (#67 of 135)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0247 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Unitrade Industries Bhd Business Description

Address 2, Jalan Astaka U8/87, Seksyen U8, Bukit Jelutong, Shah Alam, SGR, MYS, 40150
Unitrade Industries Bhd is a supplier and distributor of construction materials including pipe fittings and valves. The segments of the company are the Wholesale and distribution of building materials for mechanical and engineering (M&E) works comprising pipes, valves, fittings, and accessories, and civil works comprising reinforcement steel, structural steel, and other building material; Metal recycling; Manufacturing and sale of pre-insulated pipes; Rental of temporary structural support equipment and Others. The company earns the maximum of its revenue from the Wholesale and distribution segment. The Group operates in Malaysia.
49GF Score

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