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Plytec Holding BhdXKLS:0289 36 EV-to-EBIT is 89.28 as of Aug. 15, 2026, which is 522% above its 10-year median of 14.36. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0289 with a GF Score™ of 36/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.28 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 321 Building Materials companies, Plytec Holding Bhd ranks worse than 96.57% on this metric.
Plytec Holding Bhd (XKLS:0289) 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.
Plytec Holding Bhd's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM177.2 Mil.
Plytec Holding 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 RM2.2 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.
Plytec Holding Bhd EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Plytec Holding Bhd EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Plytec Holding 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 Building Materials subindustry, Plytec Holding 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.
Plytec Holding Bhd EV-to-EBIT vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Plytec Holding Bhd's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Plytec Holding Bhd's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Plytec Holding Bhd's current Enterprise Value is RM195.4 Mil.
Plytec Holding 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 RM2.2 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.
Plytec Holding Bhd (XKLS:0289) has a EV-to-EBIT of 89.28 as of Aug. 15, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Plytec Holding Bhd and its competitors. This is 522% above median its historical median of 14.36. Over the past decade, Plytec Holding Bhd's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 10.63 to 93.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Plytec Holding Bhd ranks #310 out of 321 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 96.6%.
Is Plytec Holding Bhd's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Plytec Holding Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT of 89.28 is 522% above median its 10-year median of 14.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.63 to a high of 93.44. The Building Materials industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.71. Plytec Holding Bhd's value of 89.28 is 551.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Plytec Holding Bhd ranks #310 out of 321 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Plytec Holding Bhd has a GF Score™ of 36/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Plytec Holding Bhd's EV-to-EBIT compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Plytec Holding Bhd ranks #310 out of 321 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Plytec Holding Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.71. Plytec Holding Bhd's value of 89.28 is 551.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Plytec Holding Bhd's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 10.63 to 93.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.36 vs. the industry median of 13.71, Plytec Holding 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 a Building Materials company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Building Materials companies is 13.71, based on 321 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. Plytec Holding Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT of 89.28 is 551.2% 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 Plytec Holding Bhd and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Plytec Holding Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT is 89.28, which is 522% above median its own 10-year median of 14.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Plytec Holding Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Plytec Holding Bhd (XKLS:0289) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.28, compared to a current price of RM0.18 — trading 37.5% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 89.28, which is 522% above median its 10-year median of 14.36 and 551.2% above the Building Materials industry median of 13.71. Plytec Holding Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 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 Plytec Holding Bhd (XKLS:0289), the current EV-to-EBIT is 89.28 as of Aug. 15, 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 Plytec Holding Bhd (XKLS:0289) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Plytec Holding Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.18 is trading 37.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.28.
GuruFocus considers Plytec Holding Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0289:
EV-to-EBIT: 89.28 (522% above median its 10-year median of 14.36)
GF Value™: RM0.28 vs. price of RM0.18 (37.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 551.2% above the Building Materials median (#310 of 321)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0289 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Plytec Holding Bhd is principally involved in the provision of construction engineering solutions and trading and distribution of core and general building materials for construction projects. Its construction engineering solutions and services include CME Solutions, DDE Solutions, and PC Solutions, which are aimed at increasing the efficiency and safety in construction activities via the adoption of industrialization practices. The company's reportable segments are Construction method engineering solutions, Manufacturing, trading and distribution of building materials, Digital design and engineering solutions, Prefabricated construction solutions and Polymer material compounding and product. The majority of revenue is generated from construction method engineering solutions.
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