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Melewar Industrial Group BhdXKLS:3778 42 EV-to-EBIT is 22.20 as of Aug. 14, 2026, which is 245% above its 10-year median of 6.43. GuruFocus rates XKLS:3778 with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.20 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 485 Steel companies, Melewar Industrial Group Bhd ranks worse than 70.72% on this metric.
Melewar Industrial Group Bhd (XKLS:3778) 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.
Melewar Industrial Group Bhd's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM183.4 Mil.
Melewar Industrial Group 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 RM8.2 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.
Melewar Industrial Group Bhd EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Melewar Industrial Group 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 Steel subindustry, Melewar Industrial Group 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.
Melewar Industrial Group Bhd EV-to-EBIT vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Melewar Industrial Group Bhd's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Melewar Industrial Group Bhd's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Melewar Industrial Group Bhd's current Enterprise Value is RM181.6 Mil.
Melewar Industrial Group 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 RM8.2 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.
Melewar Industrial Group Bhd (XKLS:3778) has a EV-to-EBIT of 22.20 as of Aug. 14, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Melewar Industrial Group Bhd and its competitors. This is 245% above median its historical median of 6.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Melewar Industrial Group Bhd ranks #343 out of 485 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 70.7%.
Is Melewar Industrial Group Bhd's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Melewar Industrial Group Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT of 22.20 is 245% above median its 10-year median of 6.43. The Steel industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.88. Melewar Industrial Group Bhd's value of 22.20 is 72.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Melewar Industrial Group Bhd ranks #343 out of 485 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Melewar Industrial Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Melewar Industrial Group Bhd's EV-to-EBIT compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Melewar Industrial Group Bhd ranks #343 out of 485 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Melewar Industrial Group Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.88. Melewar Industrial Group Bhd's value of 22.20 is 72.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.43 vs. the industry median of 12.88, Melewar Industrial Group Bhd has consistently been above 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 Steel company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Steel companies is 12.88, based on 485 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. Melewar Industrial Group Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT of 22.20 is 72.4% above 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 Melewar Industrial Group Bhd and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Melewar Industrial Group Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT is 22.20, which is 245% above median its own 10-year median of 6.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Melewar Industrial Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Melewar Industrial Group Bhd (XKLS:3778) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.20, compared to a current price of RM0.13 — trading 35% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 22.20, which is 245% above median its 10-year median of 6.43 and 72.4% above the Steel industry median of 12.88. Melewar Industrial Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 5 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 Melewar Industrial Group Bhd (XKLS:3778), the current EV-to-EBIT is 22.20 as of Aug. 14, 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 Melewar Industrial Group Bhd (XKLS:3778) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Melewar Industrial Group Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.13 is trading 35% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.20.
GuruFocus considers Melewar Industrial Group Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:3778:
EV-to-EBIT: 22.20 (245% above median its 10-year median of 6.43)
GF Value™: RM0.20 vs. price of RM0.13 (35% below fair value)
Industry Position: 72.4% above the Steel median (#343 of 485)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:3778 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Melewar Industrial Group Bhd along with its subsidiaries, operates in four reportable segments. The Steel Tube segment is in the business of manufacturing and sales of steel pipes and tubes. The Cold Rolled Coil segment is in the business of manufacturing and sales of cold-rolled coils. The investment holding segment refers to companies with investments in subsidiaries and companies with investments in quoted and unquoted equity securities. Others comprise companies involved in the food, trade-retail business, modular construction, and metal scraps trading businesses. It generates maximum revenue from the Cold rolled coil segment. Geographically, the group derives maximum revenue from Malaysia.
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