Pestec International Bhd (XKLS:5219) EV-to-EBIT: -13.71 (As of Aug. 12, 2026)

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What is Pestec International Bhd EV-to-EBIT?

Pestec International Bhd XKLS:5219 EV-to-EBIT is -13.71 as of Aug. 12, 2026.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Pestec International Bhd's Enterprise Value is RM923.0 Mil. Pestec International Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2025 was RM-67.3 Mil. Therefore, Pestec International Bhd's EV-to-EBIT for today is -13.71.

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

XKLS:5219's EV-to-EBIT is not ranked *
in the Construction industry.
Industry Median: 10.99
* Ranked among companies with meaningful EV-to-EBIT only.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Pestec International Bhd's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2025 was RM1,144.5 Mil. Pestec International Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2025 was RM-67.3 Mil. Pestec International Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2025 was -5.88%.


Pestec International Bhd  (XKLS:5219) 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) %.

Pestec International Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2025 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Mar. 2025 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2025 )
=-67.339/1144.5104
=-5.88 %

Pestec International Bhd's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2025 was RM1,144.5 Mil.
Pestec International Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was RM-67.3 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.


Pestec International Bhd EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Pestec International Bhd EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Pestec International 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.

Pestec International Bhd EV-to-EBIT Chart

Pestec International Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec12 Dec13 Jun15 Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22
EV-to-EBIT
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Pestec International Bhd Quarterly Data
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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 -46.46 -16.44 -9.66 -19.93 -17.00

XKLS:5219 vs PWR, FIX, EME: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Pestec International 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.


Pestec International Bhd EV-to-EBIT vs Construction Industry

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

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



Pestec International Bhd EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=923.001/-67.339
=-13.71

Pestec International Bhd's current Enterprise Value is RM923.0 Mil.
Pestec International Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was RM-67.3 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBIT →
What does a EV-to-EBIT of -13.71 mean?
Pestec International Bhd (XKLS:5219) has a EV-to-EBIT of -13.71 as of Aug. 12, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Pestec International Bhd and its competitors.
Is Pestec International Bhd's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Pestec International Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT is -13.71.
How does Pestec International Bhd's EV-to-EBIT compare to PWR and FIX?
Pestec International Bhd's EV-to-EBIT of -13.71 can be compared against companies in the Construction industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.99. 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. 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 Pestec International 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. Pestec International Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT is -13.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pestec International Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Pestec International Bhd (XKLS:5219) has a current EV-to-EBIT of -13.71. The current EV-to-EBIT is -13.71. 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 Pestec International Bhd (XKLS:5219), the current EV-to-EBIT is -13.71 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.

Pestec International Bhd Business Description

Address No. 26, Jalan Utarid U5/14, Seksyen U5, Shah Alam, SGR, MYS, 40150
Pestech International Bhd is an integrated electrical power technology company. It offers solutions for High Voltage (HV) and Extra High Voltage (EHV) electrical system which include engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning (EPCC) of substations, transmission line and power cables, infrastructure asset management, power generation, rail electrification and signalling as well as power distribution and smart grid. It also focus on developing sustainable energy generation and development where it provides solutions in large scale solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, industrial and commercial solar rooftop solution and off grid distributed energy system. The company has expanded its market reach into countries in the regions such as Cambodia, Philippines, Thailand, Myanmar, etc.