Batu Kawan Bhd (XKLS:1899) EV-to-EBIT: 11.20 (As of Aug. 13, 2026) — Near Median

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XKLS:1899 Batu Kawan Bhd XKLS:1899
56 GF Score
Price RM20.74
GF Value RM21.37
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Batu Kawan Bhd EV-to-EBIT?

Batu Kawan Bhd XKLS:1899 -0.67% 56 EV-to-EBIT is 11.20 as of Aug. 13, 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 11.78. GuruFocus rates XKLS:1899 with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of RM21.37 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 450 Conglomerates companies, Batu Kawan Bhd ranks better than 51.78% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Batu Kawan Bhd's Enterprise Value is RM26,821 Mil. Batu Kawan Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM2,395 Mil. Therefore, Batu Kawan Bhd's EV-to-EBIT for today is 11.20.

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

XKLS:1899' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.56   Med: 11.78   Max: 18.28
Current: 11.2

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Batu Kawan Bhd was 18.28. The lowest was 6.56. And the median was 11.78.

XKLS:1899's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
51.78% of 450 companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 11.575 vs XKLS:1899: 11.20

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Batu Kawan Bhd's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM27,045 Mil. Batu Kawan Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM2,395 Mil. Batu Kawan Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.86%.


Batu Kawan Bhd  (XKLS:1899) 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) %.

Batu Kawan 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 )
=2394.876/27045.0691
=8.86 %

Batu Kawan Bhd's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM27,045 Mil.
Batu Kawan 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 RM2,395 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.


Batu Kawan Bhd EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Batu Kawan Bhd EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Batu Kawan 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.

Batu Kawan Bhd EV-to-EBIT Chart

Batu Kawan Bhd Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 7.31 6.84 17.41 17.48 13.82

Batu Kawan Bhd Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 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 14.48 12.89 13.82 11.65 11.29

XKLS:1899 vs MMM, HON: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Batu Kawan 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.


Batu Kawan Bhd EV-to-EBIT vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Batu Kawan Bhd's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Batu Kawan Bhd EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Batu Kawan Bhd's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=26821.337/2394.876
=11.20

Batu Kawan Bhd's current Enterprise Value is RM26,821 Mil.
Batu Kawan 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 RM2,395 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 11.20 mean?
Batu Kawan Bhd (XKLS:1899) has a EV-to-EBIT of 11.20 as of Aug. 13, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Batu Kawan Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 11.78. Over the past decade, Batu Kawan Bhd's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 6.56 to 18.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Batu Kawan Bhd ranks #217 out of 450 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 48.2%.
Is Batu Kawan Bhd's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Batu Kawan Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT of 11.20 is near median its 10-year median of 11.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.56 to a high of 18.28. The Conglomerates industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.58. Batu Kawan Bhd's value of 11.20 is 3.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Batu Kawan Bhd ranks #217 out of 450 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Batu Kawan Bhd has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Batu Kawan Bhd's EV-to-EBIT compare to MMM and HON?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Batu Kawan Bhd ranks #217 out of 450 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Batu Kawan Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.58. Batu Kawan Bhd's value of 11.20 is 3.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Batu Kawan Bhd's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 6.56 to 18.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.78 vs. the industry median of 11.58, Batu Kawan 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 Conglomerates company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Conglomerates companies is 11.58, based on 450 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. Batu Kawan Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT of 11.20 is 3.2% 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 Batu Kawan Bhd and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Batu Kawan Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT is 11.20, which is near median its own 10-year median of 11.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Batu Kawan Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Batu Kawan Bhd (XKLS:1899) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM21.37, compared to a current price of RM20.74 — trading 2.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 11.20, which is near median its 10-year median of 11.78 and 3.2% below the Conglomerates industry median of 11.58. Batu Kawan Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Batu Kawan Bhd (XKLS:1899), the current EV-to-EBIT is 11.20 as of Aug. 13, 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 Batu Kawan Bhd (XKLS:1899) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Batu Kawan Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM20.74 is trading 2.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM21.37. GuruFocus considers Batu Kawan Bhd to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:1899:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 11.20 (near median its 10-year median of 11.78)
  • GF Value™: RM21.37 vs. price of RM20.74 (2.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 3.2% below the Conglomerates median (#217 of 450)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:1899 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Batu Kawan Bhd Business Description

Address No. 1, Jalan S.P. Seenivasagam, Wisma Taiko, Ipoh, PRK, MYS, 30000
Batu Kawan Bhd is a holding company that focuses on harvesting palm trees and manufacturing and selling rubber and chemical products through its subsidiaries. The firm operates through four segments: plantation, manufacturing, property development, and investment holdings/others. The manufacturing segment generates majority revenue through selling a variety of chemical-based products, including oleochemicals, industrial amides, rubber gloves, and esters. The plantation segment generates the second portion of total revenue by cultivating and processing palm trees into both fresh fruit bunches and rubber products. Geographically, the firm operates in Asia, Europe, Americas, and Africa, with the majority of its revenue generated from Asian and European countries.
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