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Ajinomoto (Malaysia) BhdXKLS:2658 -0.21%70 EV-to-EBIT is 9.22 as of Aug. 17, 2026, which is 24% below its 10-year median of 12.21. GuruFocus rates XKLS:2658 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of RM16.25 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,559 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Bhd ranks better than 65.68% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Bhd's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:2658'
s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -445.68 Med: 12.21 Max: 150.85
Current: 9.22
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Bhd was 150.85. The lowest was -445.68. And the median was 12.21.
XKLS:2658's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than 65.68% of 1559
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 12.23
vs XKLS:2658: 9.22
Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Bhd (XKLS:2658) 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.
Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Bhd's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM405.0 Mil.
Ajinomoto (Malaysia) 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 RM87.4 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.
Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Bhd EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Ajinomoto (Malaysia) 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 Packaged Foods subindustry, Ajinomoto (Malaysia) 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.
Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Bhd EV-to-EBIT vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Bhd's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Bhd's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Bhd's current Enterprise Value is RM806.3 Mil.
Ajinomoto (Malaysia) 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 RM87.4 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.
Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Bhd (XKLS:2658) has a EV-to-EBIT of 9.22 as of Aug. 17, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Bhd and its competitors. This is 24% below median its historical median of 12.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Bhd ranks #535 out of 1559 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 34.3%.
Is Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Bhd's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT of 9.22 is 24% below median its 10-year median of 12.21. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.23. Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Bhd's value of 9.22 is 24.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Bhd ranks #535 out of 1559 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Bhd has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Bhd's EV-to-EBIT compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Bhd ranks #535 out of 1559 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.23. Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Bhd's value of 9.22 is 24.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.21 vs. the industry median of 12.23, Ajinomoto (Malaysia) 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 12.23, based on 1,559 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. Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT of 9.22 is 24.6% 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 Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Bhd and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT is 9.22, which is 24% below median its own 10-year median of 12.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Bhd (XKLS:2658) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM16.25, compared to a current price of RM18.86 — trading 16.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 9.22, which is 24% below median its 10-year median of 12.21 and 24.6% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 12.23. Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 6 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 Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Bhd (XKLS:2658), the current EV-to-EBIT is 9.22 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.
Is Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Bhd (XKLS:2658) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM18.86 is trading 16.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM16.25.
GuruFocus considers Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:2658:
EV-to-EBIT: 9.22 (24% below median its 10-year median of 12.21)
GF Value™: RM16.25 vs. price of RM18.86 (16.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 24.6% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#535 of 1559)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:2658 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Bhd is engaged in manufacturing and selling AJI-NO-MOTO products, and other seasoning and food items. Its Consumer business segment consists of the manufacture and distribution of consumer products including AJI-NO-MOTO, flavor seasoning Tumix, menu seasoning Seri-Aji and other seasonings. Industrial business segment consists of manufacture and distribution of monosodium glutamate for industry-use, industrial seasonings and related products. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Malaysia.
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