Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd (XKLS:0351) EV-to-EBIT: 8.22 (As of Aug. 16, 2026) — 45% Below Median

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XKLS:0351 Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd XKLS:0351
92 GF Score
Price RM1.59
GF Value RM1.37
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd EV-to-EBIT?

Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd XKLS:0351 92 EV-to-EBIT is 8.22 as of Aug. 16, 2026, which is 45% below its 10-year median of 15.01. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0351 with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.37 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,426 Construction companies, Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd ranks better than 65.22% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd's Enterprise Value is RM1,287.0 Mil. Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM156.6 Mil. Therefore, Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd's EV-to-EBIT for today is 8.22.

The historical rank and industry rank for Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

XKLS:0351' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.88   Med: 15.01   Max: 43.16
Current: 8.22

During the past 7 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd was 43.16. The lowest was 3.88. And the median was 15.01.

XKLS:0351's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
65.22% of 1426 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 11.025 vs XKLS:0351: 8.22

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM1,421.2 Mil. Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM156.6 Mil. Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.02%.


Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd  (XKLS:0351) 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) %.

Lim Seong Hai Capital 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 )
=156.604/1421.168
=11.02 %

Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM1,421.2 Mil.
Lim Seong Hai Capital 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 RM156.6 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.


Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lim Seong Hai Capital 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.

Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd EV-to-EBIT Chart

Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd Annual Data
Trend Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 11.43 2.64 12.26 6.12 10.16

Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd Quarterly Data
Sep19 Dec19 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 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 5.63 4.45 10.16 10.83 9.07

XKLS:0351 vs PWR, FIX, EME: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Lim Seong Hai Capital 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.


Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd EV-to-EBIT vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=1287.031/156.604
=8.22

Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd's current Enterprise Value is RM1,287.0 Mil.
Lim Seong Hai Capital 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 RM156.6 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 8.22 mean?
Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd (XKLS:0351) has a EV-to-EBIT of 8.22 as of Aug. 16, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd and its competitors. This is 45% below median its historical median of 15.01. Over the past decade, Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 3.88 to 43.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd ranks #496 out of 1426 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 34.8%.
Is Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT of 8.22 is 45% below median its 10-year median of 15.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.88 to a high of 43.16. The Construction industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.03. Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd's value of 8.22 is 25.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd ranks #496 out of 1426 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd's EV-to-EBIT compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd ranks #496 out of 1426 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.03. Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd's value of 8.22 is 25.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 3.88 to 43.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.01 vs. the industry median of 11.03, Lim Seong Hai Capital 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 Construction company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Construction companies is 11.03, based on 1,426 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. Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT of 8.22 is 25.4% 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 Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT is 8.22, which is 45% below median its own 10-year median of 15.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd (XKLS:0351) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.37, compared to a current price of RM1.59 — trading 16.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 8.22, which is 45% below median its 10-year median of 15.01 and 25.4% below the Construction industry median of 11.03. Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 2 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 Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd (XKLS:0351), the current EV-to-EBIT is 8.22 as of Aug. 16, 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 Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd (XKLS:0351) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM1.59 is trading 16.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.37. GuruFocus considers Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:0351:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 8.22 (45% below median its 10-year median of 15.01)
  • GF Value™: RM1.37 vs. price of RM1.59 (16.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 92/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 25.4% below the Construction median (#496 of 1426)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0351 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd Business Description

Address 33 Jalan Gombak, Wisma Lim Seong Hai, Wilayah Persekutuan, Kuala Lumpur, MYS, 53000
Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, the company is engaged in the following reportable segments: i) distribution and/or retail of building materials, lighting products and related mechanical and electrical products and services, ii) wholesale and retail of hardware and tools, and rental of machinery, iii) investment holding, iv) business of construction, v) provision of construction and business related services & solutions, vi) property development, vii) facilities management, and viii) companies which are in dormant status. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the property development segment. Geographically, the company operates predominantly in Malaysia.
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