Paos Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5022) EV-to-EBIT: -1.79 (As of Aug. 11, 2026)

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XKLS:5022 Paos Holdings Bhd XKLS:5022
31 GF Score
Price RM0.25
GF Value RM0.03
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Paos Holdings Bhd EV-to-EBIT?

Paos Holdings Bhd XKLS:5022 +2.08% 31 EV-to-EBIT is -1.79 as of Aug. 11, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5022 with a GF Score™ of 31/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.03 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,245 Chemicals companies, Paos Holdings Bhd ranks worse than 80321.2% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Paos Holdings Bhd's Enterprise Value is RM38.92 Mil. Paos Holdings Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was RM-21.77 Mil. Therefore, Paos Holdings Bhd's EV-to-EBIT for today is -1.79.

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

XKLS:5022' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -217.68   Med: -5.06   Max: 106.83
Current: -1.79

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Paos Holdings Bhd was 106.83. The lowest was -217.68. And the median was -5.06.

XKLS:5022's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 1245 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 17.71 vs XKLS:5022: -1.79

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Paos Holdings Bhd's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was RM47.98 Mil. Paos Holdings Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was RM-21.77 Mil. Paos Holdings Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was -45.37%.


Paos Holdings Bhd  (XKLS:5022) 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) %.

Paos Holdings Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: May. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: May. 2026 )
=-21.771/47.98156
=-45.37 %

Paos Holdings Bhd's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was RM47.98 Mil.
Paos Holdings Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was RM-21.77 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.


Paos Holdings Bhd EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Paos Holdings Bhd EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Paos Holdings 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.

Paos Holdings Bhd EV-to-EBIT Chart

Paos Holdings Bhd Annual Data
Trend May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25 May26
EV-to-EBIT
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Paos Holdings Bhd Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
EV-to-EBIT Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -11.34 -10.19 -9.36 -2.41 -2.20

XKLS:5022 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Paos Holdings 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.


Paos Holdings Bhd EV-to-EBIT vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Paos Holdings Bhd's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Paos Holdings Bhd's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Paos Holdings Bhd EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Paos Holdings Bhd's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=38.923/-21.771
=-1.79

Paos Holdings Bhd's current Enterprise Value is RM38.92 Mil.
Paos Holdings Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was RM-21.77 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 -1.79 mean?
Paos Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5022) has a EV-to-EBIT of -1.79 as of Aug. 11, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Paos Holdings Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Paos Holdings Bhd ranks #999999 out of 1245 companies in the Chemicals industry.
Is Paos Holdings Bhd's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Paos Holdings Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT is -1.79. Based on the distribution chart, Paos Holdings Bhd ranks #999999 out of 1245 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Paos Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 31/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Paos Holdings Bhd's EV-to-EBIT compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Paos Holdings Bhd ranks #999999 out of 1245 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Paos Holdings Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 17.71. 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 Chemicals company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Chemicals companies is 17.71, based on 1,245 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 Paos Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 17.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Paos Holdings Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT is -1.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Paos Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Paos Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5022) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.03, compared to a current price of RM0.25 — trading 716.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -1.79. Paos Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 31/100 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 Paos Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5022), the current EV-to-EBIT is -1.79 as of Aug. 11, 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 Paos Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5022) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Paos Holdings Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM0.25 is trading 716.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.03. GuruFocus considers Paos Holdings Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5022:

  • EV-to-EBIT: -1.79
  • GF Value™: RM0.03 vs. price of RM0.25 (716.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 31/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5022 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Paos Holdings Bhd Business Description

Address No. 65, Persiaran Selangor, Section 15, Shah Alam, SGR, MYS, 40200
Paos Holdings Bhd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, it operates in the following reportable segments: Manufacturing, Trading, and Integrated hotel operations and property investment. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Trading segment, which is involved in the trading of specialty fats produced from palm oil and the trading of marine gas oil. The Manufacturing segment is engaged in contract manufacturing and the dealing of soap and its related products, toll manufacturing of products from palm oil, and manufacturing of specialty fats; and the Integrated hotel operations and property investment segment is involved in the operation and management of hotel and restaurant. Geographically, the group generates maximum revenue from its domestic market.
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