Sunway Bhd (XKLS:5211) EV-to-EBIT: 3.84 (As of Aug. 15, 2026) — 77% Below Median

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XKLS:5211 Sunway Bhd XKLS:5211
87 GF Score
Price RM5.12
GF Value RM5.81
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Sunway Bhd EV-to-EBIT?

Sunway Bhd XKLS:5211 -1.54% 87 EV-to-EBIT is 3.84 as of Aug. 15, 2026, which is 77% below its 10-year median of 16.91. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5211 with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of RM5.81 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 450 Conglomerates companies, Sunway Bhd ranks better than 90% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Sunway Bhd's Enterprise Value is RM44,318 Mil. Sunway Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM11,550 Mil. Therefore, Sunway Bhd's EV-to-EBIT for today is 3.84.

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

XKLS:5211' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.78   Med: 16.91   Max: 36.3
Current: 3.83

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Sunway Bhd was 36.30. The lowest was 3.78. And the median was 16.91.

XKLS:5211's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
90% of 450 companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 11.73 vs XKLS:5211: 3.83

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Sunway Bhd's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM42,155 Mil. Sunway Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM11,550 Mil. Sunway Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 27.40%.


Sunway Bhd  (XKLS:5211) 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) %.

Sunway 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 )
=11549.651/42154.7868
=27.40 %

Sunway Bhd's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM42,155 Mil.
Sunway 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 RM11,550 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.


Sunway Bhd EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Sunway Bhd EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sunway 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.

Sunway Bhd EV-to-EBIT Chart

Sunway Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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Sunway Bhd Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 17.67 17.69 20.18 20.31 3.65

XKLS:5211 vs MMM, HON: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Sunway 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.


Sunway Bhd EV-to-EBIT vs Conglomerates Industry

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

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


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Sunway Bhd EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=44318.120/11549.651
=3.84

Sunway Bhd's current Enterprise Value is RM44,318 Mil.
Sunway 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 RM11,550 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 3.84 mean?
Sunway Bhd (XKLS:5211) has a EV-to-EBIT of 3.84 as of Aug. 15, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Sunway Bhd and its competitors. This is 77% below median its historical median of 16.91. Over the past decade, Sunway Bhd's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 3.78 to 36.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Sunway Bhd ranks #45 out of 450 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 10%.
Is Sunway Bhd's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Sunway Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT of 3.84 is 77% below median its 10-year median of 16.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.78 to a high of 36.30. The Conglomerates industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.73. Sunway Bhd's value of 3.84 is 67.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sunway Bhd ranks #45 out of 450 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sunway Bhd has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sunway Bhd's EV-to-EBIT compare to MMM and HON?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Sunway Bhd ranks #45 out of 450 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Sunway Bhd in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.73. Sunway Bhd's value of 3.84 is 67.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Sunway Bhd's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 3.78 to 36.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.91 vs. the industry median of 11.73, Sunway 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 Conglomerates company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Conglomerates companies is 11.73, based on 450 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. Sunway Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT of 3.84 is 67.3% 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 Sunway Bhd and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sunway Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT is 3.84, which is 77% below median its own 10-year median of 16.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sunway Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sunway Bhd (XKLS:5211) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM5.81, compared to a current price of RM5.12 — trading 11.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 3.84, which is 77% below median its 10-year median of 16.91 and 67.3% below the Conglomerates industry median of 11.73. Sunway Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 6 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 Sunway Bhd (XKLS:5211), the current EV-to-EBIT is 3.84 as of Aug. 15, 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 Sunway Bhd (XKLS:5211) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sunway Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM5.12 is trading 11.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM5.81. GuruFocus considers Sunway Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5211:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 3.84 (77% below median its 10-year median of 16.91)
  • GF Value™: RM5.81 vs. price of RM5.12 (11.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 67.3% below the Conglomerates median (#45 of 450)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5211 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sunway Bhd Business Description

Address Level 16, Menara Sunway, Jalan Lagoon Timur, Bandar Sunway, Subang Jaya, MYS, 47500
Sunway Bhd is a Malaysian property-construction corporation that has diverse businesses that are key players in their respective industries which include property development, healthcare, construction, property investment, REIT, leisure, hospitality, trading, manufacturing, quarry, and building materials. It has geographic segments Malaysia, Singapore, China, India, Australia, Indonesia, United Kingdom, and Other countries. It generates the majority of its revenue from Malaysia. Its segments are Property Development, Healthcare, Construction, Property Investment & REIT, Leisure, Hospitality, Trading & Manufacturing, Building Materials and Quarry. It generates the majority of its revenue from Property Development and Construction.
87GF Score

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