EPB Group Bhd (XKLS:0317) EV-to-EBIT: 3.06 (As of Aug. 17, 2026) — 59% Below Median

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XKLS:0317 EPB Group Bhd XKLS:0317
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What is EPB Group Bhd EV-to-EBIT?

EPB Group Bhd XKLS:0317 +2.27% 44 EV-to-EBIT is 3.06 as of Aug. 17, 2026, which is 59% below its 10-year median of 7.39. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0317 with a GF Score™ of 44/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,376 Industrial Products companies, EPB Group Bhd ranks better than 95.62% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, EPB Group Bhd's Enterprise Value is RM35.8 Mil. EPB Group Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM11.7 Mil. Therefore, EPB Group Bhd's EV-to-EBIT for today is 3.06.

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

XKLS:0317' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.58   Med: 7.39   Max: 42.4
Current: 3.06

During the past 6 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of EPB Group Bhd was 42.40. The lowest was 2.58. And the median was 7.39.

XKLS:0317's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
95.62% of 2376 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 20.005 vs XKLS:0317: 3.06

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. EPB Group Bhd's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM76.7 Mil. EPB Group Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM11.7 Mil. EPB Group Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 15.26%.


EPB Group Bhd  (XKLS:0317) 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) %.

EPB Group 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 )
=11.698/76.678
=15.26 %

EPB Group Bhd's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM76.7 Mil.
EPB Group 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 RM11.7 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.


EPB Group Bhd EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


EPB Group Bhd EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for EPB Group 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.

EPB Group Bhd EV-to-EBIT Chart

EPB Group 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 9.83 5.24

EPB Group Bhd Quarterly Data
Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 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 9.31 9.28 6.09 5.24 6.55

XKLS:0317 vs GEV, ETN, PH: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, EPB Group 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.


EPB Group Bhd EV-to-EBIT vs Industrial Products Industry

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

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


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EPB Group Bhd EV-to-EBIT Calculation

EPB Group Bhd's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=35.758/11.698
=3.06

EPB Group Bhd's current Enterprise Value is RM35.8 Mil.
EPB Group 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 RM11.7 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 3.06 mean?
EPB Group Bhd (XKLS:0317) has a EV-to-EBIT of 3.06 as of Aug. 17, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on EPB Group Bhd and its competitors. This is 59% below median its historical median of 7.39. Over the past decade, EPB Group Bhd's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 2.58 to 42.40. According to the industry distribution chart, EPB Group Bhd ranks #104 out of 2376 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 4.4%.
Is EPB Group Bhd's EV-to-EBIT too high?
EPB Group Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT of 3.06 is 59% below median its 10-year median of 7.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.58 to a high of 42.40. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-EBIT is 20.01. EPB Group Bhd's value of 3.06 is 84.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, EPB Group Bhd ranks #104 out of 2376 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, EPB Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 44/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does EPB Group Bhd's EV-to-EBIT compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, EPB Group Bhd ranks #104 out of 2376 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places EPB Group Bhd in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 20.01. EPB Group Bhd's value of 3.06 is 84.7% below this benchmark. Historically, EPB Group Bhd's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 2.58 to 42.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.39 vs. the industry median of 20.01, EPB Group 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 20.01, based on 2,376 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. EPB Group Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT of 3.06 is 84.7% 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 EPB Group Bhd and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 20.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. EPB Group Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT is 3.06, which is 59% below median its own 10-year median of 7.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is EPB Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
EPB Group Bhd (XKLS:0317) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 3.06. The current EV-to-EBIT is 3.06, which is 59% below median its 10-year median of 7.39 and 84.7% below the Industrial Products industry median of 20.01. EPB Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 5 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 EPB Group Bhd (XKLS:0317), the current EV-to-EBIT is 3.06 as of Aug. 17, 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.

EPB Group Bhd Business Description

Address Jalan Perindustrian Bukit Minyak 18, PMT 1186, Taman Perindustrian Bukit Minyak, Penang Science Park, Ampat, Pulau Pinang, Simpang, PHG, MYS, 14100
EPB Group Bhd is a one-stop provider of food processing and packaging machinery solutions. It is involved in the design, customisation, fabrication, integration, and automation of production lines for food manufacturing and processing companies, based on customers' needs. Also involved in the trading of cellulose casings, as well as the manufacturing and trading of flexible packaging materials.
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