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Melati Ehsan Holdings BhdXKLS:5129 56 EV-to-EBIT is 12.94 as of Aug. 12, 2026, which is 32% above its 10-year median of 9.81. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5129 with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.84 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,425 Construction companies, Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd ranks worse than 55.44% on this metric.
Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5129) 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.
Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was RM83.7 Mil.
Melati Ehsan 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 RM6.3 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.
Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Melati Ehsan Holdings 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 Engineering & Construction subindustry, Melati Ehsan 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.
Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd EV-to-EBIT vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd's current Enterprise Value is RM81.3 Mil.
Melati Ehsan 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 RM6.3 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.
Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5129) has a EV-to-EBIT of 12.94 as of Aug. 12, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 32% above median its historical median of 9.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd ranks #790 out of 1425 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 55.4%.
Is Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT of 12.94 is 32% above median its 10-year median of 9.81. The Construction industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.99. Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd's value of 12.94 is 17.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd ranks #790 out of 1425 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd's EV-to-EBIT compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd ranks #790 out of 1425 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.99. Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd's value of 12.94 is 17.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.81 vs. the industry median of 10.99, Melati Ehsan Holdings 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 Construction company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Construction companies is 10.99, based on 1,425 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. Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT of 12.94 is 17.7% 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 Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 10.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT is 12.94, which is 32% above median its own 10-year median of 9.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5129) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.84, compared to a current price of RM0.49 — trading 73.4% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 12.94, which is 32% above median its 10-year median of 9.81 and 17.7% above the Construction industry median of 10.99. Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 7 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 Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5129), the current EV-to-EBIT is 12.94 as of Aug. 12, 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 Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5129) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.49 is trading 73.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.84.
GuruFocus considers Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5129:
EV-to-EBIT: 12.94 (32% above median its 10-year median of 9.81)
GF Value™: RM1.84 vs. price of RM0.49 (73.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 17.7% above the Construction median (#790 of 1425)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5129 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd is a Malaysia-based investment holding company. The principal activities of the company include turnkey contracting, property development, trading of construction materials, rental of machinery, and money-lending services. The Group's reporting segments comprise the Construction segment, which includes turnkey construction activities; the Trading segment, which includes the trading of construction materials and rental of machinery; and the Property Development segment, which relates to the development of residential and commercial properties. The company operates principally in Malaysia and generates the majority of its revenue from the Construction segment.
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