Ho Hup Construction Co Bhd (XKLS:5169) EV-to-EBIT: -0.34 (As of Aug. 16, 2026)

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What is Ho Hup Construction Co Bhd EV-to-EBIT?

Ho Hup Construction Co Bhd XKLS:5169 EV-to-EBIT is -0.34 as of Aug. 16, 2026.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Ho Hup Construction Co Bhd's Enterprise Value is RM136.38 Mil. Ho Hup Construction Co Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2025 was RM-397.84 Mil. Therefore, Ho Hup Construction Co Bhd's EV-to-EBIT for today is -0.34.

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

XKLS:5169's EV-to-EBIT is not ranked *
in the Construction industry.
Industry Median: 11.025
* Ranked among companies with meaningful EV-to-EBIT only.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Ho Hup Construction Co Bhd's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was RM146.75 Mil. Ho Hup Construction Co Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2025 was RM-397.84 Mil. Ho Hup Construction Co Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was -271.10%.


Ho Hup Construction Co Bhd  (XKLS:5169) 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) %.

Ho Hup Construction Co Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Jun. 2025 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Jun. 2025 )
=-397.835/146.7486
=-271.10 %

Ho Hup Construction Co Bhd's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was RM146.75 Mil.
Ho Hup Construction Co Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was RM-397.84 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.


Ho Hup Construction Co Bhd EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Ho Hup Construction Co Bhd EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ho Hup Construction Co 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.

Ho Hup Construction Co Bhd EV-to-EBIT Chart

Ho Hup Construction Co Bhd Annual Data
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EV-to-EBIT
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Ho Hup Construction Co Bhd Quarterly Data
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XKLS:5169 vs PWR, FIX, EME: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Ho Hup Construction Co 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.


Ho Hup Construction Co Bhd EV-to-EBIT vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Ho Hup Construction Co Bhd's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ho Hup Construction Co Bhd's EV-to-EBIT falls into.



Ho Hup Construction Co Bhd EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Ho Hup Construction Co Bhd's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=136.383/-397.835
=-0.34

Ho Hup Construction Co Bhd's current Enterprise Value is RM136.38 Mil.
Ho Hup Construction Co Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was RM-397.84 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 -0.34 mean?
Ho Hup Construction Co Bhd (XKLS:5169) has a EV-to-EBIT of -0.34 as of Aug. 16, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Ho Hup Construction Co Bhd and its competitors.
Is Ho Hup Construction Co Bhd's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Ho Hup Construction Co Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT is -0.34.
How does Ho Hup Construction Co Bhd's EV-to-EBIT compare to PWR and FIX?
Ho Hup Construction Co Bhd's EV-to-EBIT of -0.34 can be compared against companies in the Construction industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.03. 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 11.03, based on 1,426 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 Ho Hup Construction Co Bhd and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ho Hup Construction Co Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT is -0.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ho Hup Construction Co Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Ho Hup Construction Co Bhd (XKLS:5169) has a current EV-to-EBIT of -0.34. The current EV-to-EBIT is -0.34. 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 Ho Hup Construction Co Bhd (XKLS:5169), the current EV-to-EBIT is -0.34 as of Aug. 16, 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.

Ho Hup Construction Co Bhd Business Description

Address Jalan Persiaran Jalil 1, No.1, Level 18, Ho Hup Tower, Bandar Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur, MYS, 57000
Ho Hup Construction Co Bhd provides construction and related services. The operating business segments of the group are Construction, Property development, Building materials, and Others. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Property development segment, which is engaged in the development of residential and commercial properties. The Construction segment is involved in foundation and civil engineering, building contracting works and engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning of pipeline systems; the Building materials segment manufactures ready-mixed concrete and quarry; and the Others segment includes trading services and asset and retail management. Substantially all the group's revenue is derived from Malaysia.