Zelan Bhd (XKLS:2283) EV-to-EBIT: -8.98 (As of Aug. 08, 2026)

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What is Zelan Bhd EV-to-EBIT?

Zelan Bhd XKLS:2283 +7.69% EV-to-EBIT is -8.98 as of Aug. 08, 2026. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,425 Construction companies, Zelan Bhd ranks worse than 70175.37% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Zelan Bhd's Enterprise Value is RM382.11 Mil. Zelan Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-42.53 Mil. Therefore, Zelan Bhd's EV-to-EBIT for today is -8.98.

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

XKLS:2283' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -271.48   Med: 7.6   Max: 31.05
Current: -8.98

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Zelan Bhd was 31.05. The lowest was -271.48. And the median was 7.60.

XKLS:2283's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 1425 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 11.18 vs XKLS:2283: -8.98

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Zelan Bhd's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM348.32 Mil. Zelan Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-42.53 Mil. Zelan Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -12.21%.


Zelan Bhd  (XKLS:2283) 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) %.

Zelan 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 )
=-42.534/348.31763
=-12.21 %

Zelan Bhd's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM348.32 Mil.
Zelan 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 RM-42.53 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.


Zelan Bhd EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Zelan Bhd EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Zelan 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.

Zelan Bhd EV-to-EBIT Chart

Zelan Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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Zelan Bhd Quarterly Data
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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 -1.75 -1.28 -1.38 -9.19 -8.19

XKLS:2283 vs PWR, FIX, EME: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Zelan 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.


Zelan Bhd EV-to-EBIT vs Construction Industry

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

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



Zelan Bhd EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=382.114/-42.534
=-8.98

Zelan Bhd's current Enterprise Value is RM382.11 Mil.
Zelan 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 RM-42.53 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 -8.98 mean?
Zelan Bhd (XKLS:2283) has a EV-to-EBIT of -8.98 as of Aug. 08, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Zelan Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Zelan Bhd ranks #999999 out of 1425 companies in the Construction industry.
Is Zelan Bhd's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Zelan Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT is -8.98. Based on the distribution chart, Zelan Bhd ranks #999999 out of 1425 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does Zelan Bhd's EV-to-EBIT compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Zelan Bhd ranks #999999 out of 1425 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Zelan Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.18. 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 11.18, based on 1,425 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. 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 Zelan Bhd and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zelan Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT is -8.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zelan Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zelan Bhd (XKLS:2283) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.03, compared to a current price of RM0.07 — trading 133.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -8.98. 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 Zelan Bhd (XKLS:2283), the current EV-to-EBIT is -8.98 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.

Zelan Bhd Business Description

Address No. 1, Jalan Tasik Permaisuri 2, 24th Floor, Wisma Zelan, Bandar Tun Razak, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 56000
Zelan Bhd is a company involved in the engineering and construction business sector. The company business segments are the Engineering and Construction segment, which includes projects in Indonesia, the Middle East, and Malaysia, the Property and Development business segment, which includes rental income, car park income, and management fees; the Asset facility management business segment are asset management services provided for the concession agreement; and Investment business segment includes rental income. The majority of the revenue is derived from Asset facility management segment.