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Smart Asia Chemical BhdXKLS:0306 29 EV-to-EBIT is 13.74 as of Aug. 08, 2026, which is 51% below its 10-year median of 28.02. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0306 with a GF Score™ of 29/100. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,243 Chemicals companies, Smart Asia Chemical Bhd ranks better than 62.67% on this metric.
Smart Asia Chemical Bhd (XKLS:0306) 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.
Smart Asia Chemical Bhd's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM83.82 Mil.
Smart Asia Chemical 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 RM6.10 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.
Smart Asia Chemical Bhd EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Smart Asia Chemical 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 Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Smart Asia Chemical 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.
Smart Asia Chemical Bhd EV-to-EBIT vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Smart Asia Chemical Bhd's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Smart Asia Chemical Bhd's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Smart Asia Chemical Bhd's current Enterprise Value is RM83.83 Mil.
Smart Asia Chemical 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 RM6.10 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.
Smart Asia Chemical Bhd (XKLS:0306) has a EV-to-EBIT of 13.74 as of Aug. 08, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Smart Asia Chemical Bhd and its competitors. This is 51% below median its historical median of 28.02. Over the past decade, Smart Asia Chemical Bhd's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 12.53 to 87.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Smart Asia Chemical Bhd ranks #464 out of 1243 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 37.3%.
Is Smart Asia Chemical Bhd's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Smart Asia Chemical Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT of 13.74 is 51% below median its 10-year median of 28.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.53 to a high of 87.81. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-EBIT is 17.59. Smart Asia Chemical Bhd's value of 13.74 is 21.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Smart Asia Chemical Bhd ranks #464 out of 1243 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Smart Asia Chemical Bhd has a GF Score™ of 29/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Smart Asia Chemical Bhd's EV-to-EBIT compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Smart Asia Chemical Bhd ranks #464 out of 1243 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Smart Asia Chemical Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 17.59. Smart Asia Chemical Bhd's value of 13.74 is 21.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Smart Asia Chemical Bhd's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 12.53 to 87.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 28.02 vs. the industry median of 17.59, Smart Asia Chemical 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 Chemicals company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Chemicals companies is 17.59, based on 1,243 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. Smart Asia Chemical Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT of 13.74 is 21.9% 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 Smart Asia Chemical Bhd and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 17.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Smart Asia Chemical Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT is 13.74, which is 51% below median its own 10-year median of 28.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Smart Asia Chemical Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Smart Asia Chemical Bhd (XKLS:0306) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 13.74. The current EV-to-EBIT is 13.74, which is 51% below median its 10-year median of 28.02 and 21.9% below the Chemicals industry median of 17.59. Smart Asia Chemical Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 29/100 with 7 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 Smart Asia Chemical Bhd (XKLS:0306), the current EV-to-EBIT is 13.74 as of Aug. 08, 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.
Smart Asia Chemical Bhd is an investment holding company. Through its subsidiaries, it is involved in the development, manufacturing, distribution, and sale of decorative paints and protective coatings for household and industrial applications. Also involved in the development, manufacturing, distribution and sale of related products, namely colourants, and binding and coating chemicals; sale and trading of painting tools and accessories, aerosol spray paints and other related products to complement decorative paints and protective coatings offerings, ODM services of decorative paints, protective coatings as well as binding and coating chemicals for third party brand owners. Company has three segments manufacturing, sale and trading and other.
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