Knusford Bhd (XKLS:5035) EV-to-EBIT: -9.36 (As of Jul. 29, 2026)

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XKLS:5035 Knusford Bhd XKLS:5035
20 GF Score
Price RM0.39
GF Value RM0.19
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Knusford Bhd EV-to-EBIT?

Knusford Bhd XKLS:5035 20 EV-to-EBIT is -9.36 as of Jul. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5035 with a GF Score™ of 20/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.19 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 132 Industrial Distribution companies, Knusford Bhd ranks worse than 757575% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Knusford Bhd's Enterprise Value is RM84.61 Mil. Knusford Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-9.04 Mil. Therefore, Knusford Bhd's EV-to-EBIT for today is -9.36.

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

XKLS:5035' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -99.09   Med: 2.57   Max: 274.2
Current: -9.36

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Knusford Bhd was 274.20. The lowest was -99.09. And the median was 2.57.

XKLS:5035's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 132 companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 13.1 vs XKLS:5035: -9.36

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Knusford Bhd's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM90.59 Mil. Knusford Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-9.04 Mil. Knusford Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -9.98%.


Knusford Bhd  (XKLS:5035) 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) %.

Knusford 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 )
=-9.038/90.58525
=-9.98 %

Knusford Bhd's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM90.59 Mil.
Knusford 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 RM-9.04 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.


Knusford Bhd EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Knusford Bhd EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Knusford 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.

Knusford Bhd EV-to-EBIT Chart

Knusford Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBIT
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Knusford Bhd Quarterly Data
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XKLS:5035 vs GWW, FAST, FERG: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Knusford 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.


Knusford Bhd EV-to-EBIT vs Industrial Distribution Industry

For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Knusford Bhd's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Knusford Bhd EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=84.607/-9.038
=-9.36

Knusford Bhd's current Enterprise Value is RM84.61 Mil.
Knusford 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 RM-9.04 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 -9.36 mean?
Knusford Bhd (XKLS:5035) has a EV-to-EBIT of -9.36 as of Jul. 29, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Knusford Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Knusford Bhd ranks #999999 out of 132 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry.
Is Knusford Bhd's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Knusford Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT is -9.36. Based on the distribution chart, Knusford Bhd ranks #999999 out of 132 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Knusford Bhd has a GF Score™ of 20/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Knusford Bhd's EV-to-EBIT compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Knusford Bhd ranks #999999 out of 132 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Knusford Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.10. 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 Distribution company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Industrial Distribution companies is 13.10, based on 132 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 Knusford Bhd and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Knusford Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT is -9.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Knusford Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Knusford Bhd (XKLS:5035) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.19, compared to a current price of RM0.39 — trading 105.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -9.36. Knusford Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 20/100 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 Knusford Bhd (XKLS:5035), the current EV-to-EBIT is -9.36 as of Jul. 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 Knusford Bhd (XKLS:5035) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Knusford Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM0.39 is trading 105.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.19. GuruFocus considers Knusford Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5035:

  • EV-to-EBIT: -9.36
  • GF Value™: RM0.19 vs. price of RM0.39 (105.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 20/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5035 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Knusford Bhd Business Description

Address Number C-G-03, Blok C, Tropez Residen, Persiaran Danga Perdana, Johor Bahru, JHR, MYS, 80200
Knusford Bhd is engaged in investment holding and property investment. The group has five reportable segments, namely Trading, Services, Property Development, Investment Property, Construction, and Services. The Trading segment of the company includes sales of light and heavy machinery and trading of building materials; Property development includes the development of residential and commercial properties; Investment property consists of the rental of investment properties; Construction includes civil works contracting and landscape construction; and the Services segment includes rental of machinery and equipment, provision of transportation services, project management services and landscape maintenance. The generates the majority of the revenue from the Construction segment.
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