Wentel Engineering Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0298) EV-to-EBIT: 9.17 (As of Sep. 15, 2026) — 16% Below Median

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XKLS:0298 Wentel Engineering Holdings Bhd XKLS:0298
48 GF Score
Price RM0.26
GF Value RM0.38
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Wentel Engineering Holdings Bhd EV-to-EBIT?

Wentel Engineering Holdings Bhd XKLS:0298 48 EV-to-EBIT is 9.17 as of Sep. 15, 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 10.90. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0298 with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.38 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,368 Industrial Products companies, Wentel Engineering Holdings Bhd ranks better than 78.25% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Wentel Engineering Holdings Bhd's Enterprise Value is RM247.7 Mil. Wentel Engineering Holdings Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was RM27.0 Mil. Therefore, Wentel Engineering Holdings Bhd's EV-to-EBIT for today is 9.17.

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

XKLS:0298' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.35   Med: 10.9   Max: 37.74
Current: 9.18

During the past 6 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Wentel Engineering Holdings Bhd was 37.74. The lowest was 7.35. And the median was 10.90.

XKLS:0298's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
78.25% of 2368 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 18.55 vs XKLS:0298: 9.18

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Wentel Engineering Holdings Bhd's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was RM247.7 Mil. Wentel Engineering Holdings Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was RM27.0 Mil. Wentel Engineering Holdings Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 10.90%.


Wentel Engineering Holdings Bhd  (XKLS:0298) 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) %.

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

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Jun. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=27.002/247.738
=10.90 %

Wentel Engineering Holdings Bhd's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was RM247.7 Mil.
Wentel Engineering Holdings Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was RM27.0 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.


Wentel Engineering Holdings Bhd EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Wentel Engineering Holdings Bhd EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Wentel Engineering 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.

Wentel Engineering Holdings Bhd EV-to-EBIT Chart

Wentel Engineering Holdings Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 0.00 0.00 11.55 9.46

Wentel Engineering Holdings Bhd Quarterly Data
Dec22 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
EV-to-EBIT Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 10.27 9.52 8.71 9.18

XKLS:0298 vs ATI, CRS, MLI: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Wentel Engineering 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.


Wentel Engineering Holdings Bhd EV-to-EBIT vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Wentel Engineering Holdings Bhd's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Wentel Engineering Holdings Bhd EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=247.738/27.002
=9.17

Wentel Engineering Holdings Bhd's current Enterprise Value is RM247.7 Mil.
Wentel Engineering Holdings Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was RM27.0 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 9.17 mean?
Wentel Engineering Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0298) has a EV-to-EBIT of 9.17 as of Sep. 15, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Wentel Engineering Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 16% below median its historical median of 10.90. Over the past decade, Wentel Engineering Holdings Bhd's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 7.35 to 37.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Wentel Engineering Holdings Bhd ranks #515 out of 2368 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 21.7%.
Is Wentel Engineering Holdings Bhd's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Wentel Engineering Holdings Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT of 9.17 is 16% below median its 10-year median of 10.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.35 to a high of 37.74. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-EBIT is 18.55. Wentel Engineering Holdings Bhd's value of 9.17 is 50.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wentel Engineering Holdings Bhd ranks #515 out of 2368 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Wentel Engineering Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wentel Engineering Holdings Bhd's EV-to-EBIT compare to ATI and CRS?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Wentel Engineering Holdings Bhd ranks #515 out of 2368 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Wentel Engineering Holdings Bhd in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 18.55. Wentel Engineering Holdings Bhd's value of 9.17 is 50.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Wentel Engineering Holdings Bhd's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 7.35 to 37.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.90 vs. the industry median of 18.55, Wentel Engineering 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Industrial Products companies is 18.55, based on 2,368 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. Wentel Engineering Holdings Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT of 9.17 is 50.6% 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 Wentel Engineering Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 18.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wentel Engineering Holdings Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT is 9.17, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 10.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wentel Engineering Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wentel Engineering Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0298) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.38, compared to a current price of RM0.26 — trading 31.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 9.17, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 10.90 and 50.6% below the Industrial Products industry median of 18.55. Wentel Engineering Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Wentel Engineering Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0298), the current EV-to-EBIT is 9.17 as of Sep. 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 Wentel Engineering Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0298) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wentel Engineering Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.26 is trading 31.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.38. GuruFocus considers Wentel Engineering Holdings Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:0298:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 9.17 (16% below median its 10-year median of 10.90)
  • GF Value™: RM0.38 vs. price of RM0.26 (31.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 50.6% below the Industrial Products median (#515 of 2368)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0298 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Wentel Engineering Holdings Bhd Business Description

Address No. 11, Jalan Gagah, Kawasan Perindustrian Larkin, Johor Bahru, JHR, MYS, 80350
Wentel Engineering Holdings Bhd is engaged in the fabrication of semifinished metal products, the fabrication of metal parts, and the assembly of finished products. Fabrication of semifinished metal products includes fabricating metal bodies and accessories to be used in security screening equipment and CNC machines. Fabrication of metal parts includes support blocks, brackets, panels, cover plates, cable covers, housings, channels, and tunnels, and Assembly of finished products involves the integration of electrical, electronic, and mechanical components to produce fully operational walk-through metal detectors. Maximum revenue is generated from the fabrication of semifinished metal products.
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