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Focus Lumber BhdXKLS:5197 38 EV-to-EBIT is 0.16 as of Aug. 16, 2026, which is 74% below its 10-year median of 0.62. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5197 with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.41 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 195 Forest Products companies, Focus Lumber Bhd ranks better than 97.44% on this metric.
Focus Lumber Bhd (XKLS:5197) 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.
Focus Lumber Bhd's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM0.10 Mil.
Focus Lumber 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-13.26 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.
Focus Lumber Bhd EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Focus Lumber Bhd EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Focus Lumber 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.
XKLS:5197 vs SSD, UFPI, BCC: EV-to-EBIT Comparison
For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, Focus Lumber 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.
Focus Lumber Bhd EV-to-EBIT vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Focus Lumber Bhd's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Focus Lumber Bhd's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Focus Lumber Bhd's current Enterprise Value is RM-2.09 Mil.
Focus Lumber 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-13.26 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.
Focus Lumber Bhd (XKLS:5197) has a EV-to-EBIT of 0.16 as of Aug. 16, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Focus Lumber Bhd and its competitors. This is 74% below median its historical median of 0.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Focus Lumber Bhd ranks #5 out of 195 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 2.6%.
Is Focus Lumber Bhd's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Focus Lumber Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT of 0.16 is 74% below median its 10-year median of 0.62. The Forest Products industry median EV-to-EBIT is 14.16. Focus Lumber Bhd's value of 0.16 is 98.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Focus Lumber Bhd ranks #5 out of 195 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Focus Lumber Bhd has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Focus Lumber Bhd's EV-to-EBIT compare to SSD and UFPI?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Focus Lumber Bhd ranks #5 out of 195 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Focus Lumber Bhd in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 14.16. Focus Lumber Bhd's value of 0.16 is 98.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.62 vs. the industry median of 14.16, Focus Lumber Bhd has consistently been below 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 Forest Products company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Forest Products companies is 14.16, based on 195 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. Focus Lumber Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT of 0.16 is 98.9% below 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 Focus Lumber Bhd and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 14.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Focus Lumber Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT is 0.16, which is 74% below median its own 10-year median of 0.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Focus Lumber Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Focus Lumber Bhd (XKLS:5197) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.41, compared to a current price of RM0.21 — trading 48.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 0.16, which is 74% below median its 10-year median of 0.62 and 98.9% below the Forest Products industry median of 14.16. Focus Lumber Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Focus Lumber Bhd (XKLS:5197), the current EV-to-EBIT is 0.16 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.
Is Focus Lumber Bhd (XKLS:5197) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Focus Lumber Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.21 is trading 48.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.41.
GuruFocus considers Focus Lumber Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5197:
EV-to-EBIT: 0.16 (74% below median its 10-year median of 0.62)
GF Value™: RM0.41 vs. price of RM0.21 (48.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 98.9% below the Forest Products median (#5 of 195)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5197 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Focus Lumber Bhd operates as an investment holding company engaged in the manufacturing and sale of plywood, veneer, and laminated veneer lumber. It operates through the Manufacturing, logging and Electricity segments. The Manufacturing segment engages in the business of manufacturing and sale of plywood, veneer, and laminated veneer lumber. The Electricity segment engages in the business of generation and sale of electricity. The logging segment includes the cultivation of timber plantations, extraction and sale of timber logs. The geographical presence of the company is in Malaysia, Canada, Hong Kong, China, Australia, India, Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Thailand, the United States, and the UK. The company generates the majority of its revenues from the Manufacturing segment.
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