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AYS Ventures BhdXKLS:5021 -9.80%30 EV-to-EBIT is 28.16 as of Aug. 29, 2026, which is 159% above its 10-year median of 10.87. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5021 with a GF Score™ of 30/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.26 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 493 Steel companies, AYS Ventures Bhd ranks worse than 79.92% on this metric.
AYS Ventures Bhd (XKLS:5021) 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.
AYS Ventures Bhd's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM456 Mil.
AYS Ventures 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 RM16 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.
AYS Ventures Bhd EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
AYS Ventures Bhd EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for AYS Ventures 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.
For the Steel subindustry, AYS Ventures 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.
AYS Ventures Bhd EV-to-EBIT vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, AYS Ventures Bhd's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AYS Ventures Bhd's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
AYS Ventures Bhd's current Enterprise Value is RM464 Mil.
AYS Ventures 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 RM16 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.
AYS Ventures Bhd (XKLS:5021) has a EV-to-EBIT of 28.16 as of Aug. 29, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on AYS Ventures Bhd and its competitors. This is 159% above median its historical median of 10.87. Over the past decade, AYS Ventures Bhd's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 3.65 to 842.36. According to the industry distribution chart, AYS Ventures Bhd ranks #394 out of 493 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 79.9%.
Is AYS Ventures Bhd's EV-to-EBIT too high?
AYS Ventures Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT of 28.16 is 159% above median its 10-year median of 10.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.65 to a high of 842.36. The Steel industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.57. AYS Ventures Bhd's value of 28.16 is 124% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AYS Ventures Bhd ranks #394 out of 493 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, AYS Ventures Bhd has a GF Score™ of 30/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AYS Ventures Bhd's EV-to-EBIT compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, AYS Ventures Bhd ranks #394 out of 493 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places AYS Ventures Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.57. AYS Ventures Bhd's value of 28.16 is 124% above this benchmark. Historically, AYS Ventures Bhd's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 3.65 to 842.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.87 vs. the industry median of 12.57, AYS Ventures 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 12.57, based on 493 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. AYS Ventures Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT of 28.16 is 124% 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 AYS Ventures Bhd and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AYS Ventures Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT is 28.16, which is 159% above median its own 10-year median of 10.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AYS Ventures Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AYS Ventures Bhd (XKLS:5021) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.26, compared to a current price of RM0.23 — trading 11.5% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 28.16, which is 159% above median its 10-year median of 10.87 and 124% above the Steel industry median of 12.57. AYS Ventures Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 30/100 with 8 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 AYS Ventures Bhd (XKLS:5021), the current EV-to-EBIT is 28.16 as of Aug. 29, 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 AYS Ventures Bhd (XKLS:5021) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AYS Ventures Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.23 is trading 11.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.26.
GuruFocus considers AYS Ventures Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5021:
EV-to-EBIT: 28.16 (159% above median its 10-year median of 10.87)
GF Value™: RM0.26 vs. price of RM0.23 (11.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 124% above the Steel median (#394 of 493)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5021 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AYS Ventures Bhd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, it is principally involved in the trading and manufacturing of steel, construction, and related products. The group's operating business segments are Trading and services, Manufacturing, and Others. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Trading and services segment, which is engaged in trading and marketing of steel products and all types of construction materials, warehousing, and storage services. The Manufacturing segment is involved in the manufacturing and trading of purlin, structural steel components, and other steel products. Geographically, the group generates maximum revenue from Malaysia, followed by Singapore, the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation countries, and other countries.
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