Eastern & Oriental Bhd (XKLS:3417) EV-to-EBIT: 11.59 (As of Aug. 16, 2026) — Near Median

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XKLS:3417 Eastern & Oriental Bhd XKLS:3417
80 GF Score
Price RM0.76
GF Value RM1.16
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Eastern & Oriental Bhd EV-to-EBIT?

Eastern & Oriental Bhd XKLS:3417 -0.65% 80 EV-to-EBIT is 11.59 as of Aug. 16, 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 11.97. GuruFocus rates XKLS:3417 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.16 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,360 Real Estate companies, Eastern & Oriental Bhd ranks better than 56.1% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Eastern & Oriental Bhd's Enterprise Value is RM3,807.5 Mil. Eastern & Oriental Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM328.4 Mil. Therefore, Eastern & Oriental Bhd's EV-to-EBIT for today is 11.59.

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

XKLS:3417' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -141.96   Med: 11.97   Max: 48.43
Current: 11.59

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Eastern & Oriental Bhd was 48.43. The lowest was -141.96. And the median was 11.97.

XKLS:3417's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
56.1% of 1360 companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 13.395 vs XKLS:3417: 11.59

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Eastern & Oriental Bhd's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM3,595.1 Mil. Eastern & Oriental Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM328.4 Mil. Eastern & Oriental Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.13%.


Eastern & Oriental Bhd  (XKLS:3417) 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) %.

Eastern & Oriental 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 )
=328.387/3595.109525
=9.13 %

Eastern & Oriental Bhd's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM3,595.1 Mil.
Eastern & Oriental 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 RM328.4 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.


Eastern & Oriental Bhd EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Eastern & Oriental Bhd EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Eastern & Oriental 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.

Eastern & Oriental Bhd EV-to-EBIT Chart

Eastern & Oriental Bhd Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBIT
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Eastern & Oriental Bhd Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Eastern & Oriental Bhd EV-to-EBIT Competitor Comparison

For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, Eastern & Oriental 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.


Eastern & Oriental Bhd EV-to-EBIT vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Eastern & Oriental Bhd's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Eastern & Oriental Bhd EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Eastern & Oriental Bhd's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=3807.535/328.387
=11.59

Eastern & Oriental Bhd's current Enterprise Value is RM3,807.5 Mil.
Eastern & Oriental 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 RM328.4 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBIT →
What does a EV-to-EBIT of 11.59 mean?
Eastern & Oriental Bhd (XKLS:3417) has a EV-to-EBIT of 11.59 as of Aug. 16, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Eastern & Oriental Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 11.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Eastern & Oriental Bhd ranks #597 out of 1360 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 43.9%.
Is Eastern & Oriental Bhd's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Eastern & Oriental Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT of 11.59 is near median its 10-year median of 11.97. The Real Estate industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.40. Eastern & Oriental Bhd's value of 11.59 is 13.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Eastern & Oriental Bhd ranks #597 out of 1360 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Eastern & Oriental Bhd has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Eastern & Oriental Bhd's EV-to-EBIT compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Eastern & Oriental Bhd ranks #597 out of 1360 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Eastern & Oriental Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.40. Eastern & Oriental Bhd's value of 11.59 is 13.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.97 vs. the industry median of 13.40, Eastern & Oriental 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 Real Estate company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Real Estate companies is 13.40, based on 1,360 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. Eastern & Oriental Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT of 11.59 is 13.5% 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 Eastern & Oriental Bhd and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Eastern & Oriental Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT is 11.59, which is near median its own 10-year median of 11.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Eastern & Oriental Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eastern & Oriental Bhd (XKLS:3417) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.16, compared to a current price of RM0.76 — trading 34.5% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 11.59, which is near median its 10-year median of 11.97 and 13.5% below the Real Estate industry median of 13.40. Eastern & Oriental Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Eastern & Oriental Bhd (XKLS:3417), the current EV-to-EBIT is 11.59 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 Eastern & Oriental Bhd (XKLS:3417) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eastern & Oriental Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.76 is trading 34.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.16. GuruFocus considers Eastern & Oriental Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:3417:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 11.59 (near median its 10-year median of 11.97)
  • GF Value™: RM1.16 vs. price of RM0.76 (34.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 13.5% below the Real Estate median (#597 of 1360)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:3417 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Eastern & Oriental Bhd Business Description

Address No. 137, Jalan Puchong, C-34-01, Menara Vista Petaling, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 58200
Eastern & Oriental Bhd is a property developer based in Malaysia. Its property development portfolio is spread across Kuala Lumpur, Penang, and Johor's Iskandar Malaysia, and overseas in central London. The Group's hospitality division provides a complementary lifestyle component that supports the core property development business, including the heritage Eastern & Oriental Hotel and Lone Pine Hotel in Penang, as well as the contemporary E&O Residences Kuala Lumpur in the capital's vibrant city center. It has three segments Properties, Hospitality and Investments and others. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Properties segment. Geographically the company derives revenue from Malaysia and the United Kingdom.
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