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South Malaysia Industries Bhd (XKLS:4375) 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.
South Malaysia Industries Bhd's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM49.26 Mil.
South Malaysia Industries 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 RM11.32 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.
South Malaysia Industries Bhd EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
South Malaysia Industries 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 Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, South Malaysia Industries 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.
South Malaysia Industries Bhd EV-to-EBIT vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, South Malaysia Industries Bhd's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where South Malaysia Industries Bhd's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
South Malaysia Industries Bhd's current Enterprise Value is RM40.86 Mil.
South Malaysia Industries 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 RM11.32 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.
South Malaysia Industries Bhd (XKLS:4375) has a EV-to-EBIT of 3.61 as of Aug. 04, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on South Malaysia Industries Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, South Malaysia Industries Bhd ranks #113 out of 2379 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 4.7%.
Is South Malaysia Industries Bhd's EV-to-EBIT too high?
South Malaysia Industries Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT is 3.61. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-EBIT is 19.08. South Malaysia Industries Bhd's value of 3.61 is 81.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, South Malaysia Industries Bhd ranks #113 out of 2379 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, South Malaysia Industries Bhd has a GF Score™ of 33/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does South Malaysia Industries Bhd's EV-to-EBIT compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, South Malaysia Industries Bhd ranks #113 out of 2379 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places South Malaysia Industries Bhd in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 19.08. South Malaysia Industries Bhd's value of 3.61 is 81.1% below this benchmark. 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Industrial Products companies is 19.08, based on 2,379 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. South Malaysia Industries Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT of 3.61 is 81.1% 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 South Malaysia Industries Bhd and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 19.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. South Malaysia Industries Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT is 3.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is South Malaysia Industries Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, South Malaysia Industries Bhd (XKLS:4375) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.36, compared to a current price of RM0.19 — trading 48.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 3.61 and 81.1% below the Industrial Products industry median of 19.08. South Malaysia Industries Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 with 3 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 South Malaysia Industries Bhd (XKLS:4375), the current EV-to-EBIT is 3.61 as of Aug. 04, 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 South Malaysia Industries Bhd (XKLS:4375) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, South Malaysia Industries Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.19 is trading 48.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.36.
GuruFocus considers South Malaysia Industries Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:4375:
EV-to-EBIT: 3.61
GF Value™: RM0.36 vs. price of RM0.19 (48.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 81.1% below the Industrial Products median (#113 of 2379)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:4375 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
South Malaysia Industries Bhd is principally engaged in investment holding, trading, property development and provision of management services. The company's reportable segments are: i) Property development: Develop and sale of residential and commercial properties, ii) Property & investment holding: Investment in properties, carpark operation and holding company, iii) Manufacturing and trading: Manufacture of assorted wires and trading. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Manufacturing and trading segment. Geographically, it predominantly operates in Malaysia.
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