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George Kent Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:3204) 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.
George Kent Malaysia Bhd's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM90.9 Mil.
George Kent 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 RM-6.8 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.
George Kent Malaysia Bhd EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
George Kent 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 Engineering & Construction subindustry, George Kent 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.
George Kent Malaysia Bhd EV-to-EBIT vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, George Kent Malaysia Bhd's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where George Kent Malaysia Bhd's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
George Kent Malaysia Bhd's current Enterprise Value is RM98.7 Mil.
George Kent 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 RM-6.8 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.
George Kent Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:3204) has a EV-to-EBIT of -14.53 as of Aug. 17, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on George Kent Malaysia Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, George Kent Malaysia Bhd ranks #999999 out of 1426 companies in the Construction industry.
Is George Kent Malaysia Bhd's EV-to-EBIT too high?
George Kent Malaysia Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT is -14.53. Based on the distribution chart, George Kent Malaysia Bhd ranks #999999 out of 1426 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, George Kent Malaysia Bhd has a GF Score™ of 32/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does George Kent Malaysia Bhd's EV-to-EBIT compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, George Kent Malaysia Bhd ranks #999999 out of 1426 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places George Kent Malaysia Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.03. 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. 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 George Kent Malaysia 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. George Kent Malaysia Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT is -14.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is George Kent Malaysia Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, George Kent Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:3204) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.41, compared to a current price of RM0.28 — trading 31.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -14.53. George Kent Malaysia Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 32/100 with 4 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 George Kent Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:3204), the current EV-to-EBIT is -14.53 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 George Kent Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:3204) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, George Kent Malaysia Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.28 is trading 31.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.41.
GuruFocus considers George Kent Malaysia Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:3204:
EV-to-EBIT: -14.53
GF Value™: RM0.41 vs. price of RM0.28 (31.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:3204 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
George Kent Malaysia Bhd is an engineering company involved in manufacturing, trading, and investment, development of services development of water infrastructure projects, and provision of construction services. Its core businesses are in the water and construction industries. The company exports its products to Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar, Cambodia, Philippines, Papua New Guinea, Australia, Hong Kong, Sri Lanka, Kenya, South Africa, South America, and the United Kingdom. It operates through the following segments: Engineering, Metering, and Others.
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