Carimin Petroleum Bhd (XKLS:5257) EV-to-EBIT: 2.34 (As of Aug. 20, 2026) — 43% Below Median

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XKLS:5257 Carimin Petroleum Bhd XKLS:5257
44 GF Score
Price RM0.40
GF Value RM0.60
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Carimin Petroleum Bhd EV-to-EBIT?

Carimin Petroleum Bhd XKLS:5257 -1.23% 44 EV-to-EBIT is 2.34 as of Aug. 20, 2026, which is 43% below its 10-year median of 4.07. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5257 with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.60 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 708 Oil & Gas companies, Carimin Petroleum Bhd ranks better than 92.94% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Carimin Petroleum Bhd's Enterprise Value is RM36.8 Mil. Carimin Petroleum Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM15.7 Mil. Therefore, Carimin Petroleum Bhd's EV-to-EBIT for today is 2.34.

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

XKLS:5257' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -172.61   Med: 4.07   Max: 249.27
Current: 2.33

During the past 12 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Carimin Petroleum Bhd was 249.27. The lowest was -172.61. And the median was 4.07.

XKLS:5257's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
92.94% of 708 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 11.49 vs XKLS:5257: 2.33

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Carimin Petroleum Bhd's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM44.2 Mil. Carimin Petroleum Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM15.7 Mil. Carimin Petroleum Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 35.65%.


Carimin Petroleum Bhd  (XKLS:5257) 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) %.

Carimin Petroleum 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 )
=15.744/44.16143
=35.65 %

Carimin Petroleum Bhd's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM44.2 Mil.
Carimin Petroleum 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 RM15.7 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.


Carimin Petroleum Bhd EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Carimin Petroleum Bhd EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Carimin Petroleum 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.

Carimin Petroleum Bhd EV-to-EBIT Chart

Carimin Petroleum Bhd Annual Data
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EV-to-EBIT
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Carimin Petroleum Bhd Quarterly Data
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XKLS:5257 vs SLB, BKR, FTI: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Carimin Petroleum 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.


Carimin Petroleum Bhd EV-to-EBIT vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Carimin Petroleum Bhd's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


XKLS:5257
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Carimin Petroleum Bhd EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=36.844/15.744
=2.34

Carimin Petroleum Bhd's current Enterprise Value is RM36.8 Mil.
Carimin Petroleum 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 RM15.7 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 2.34 mean?
Carimin Petroleum Bhd (XKLS:5257) has a EV-to-EBIT of 2.34 as of Aug. 20, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Carimin Petroleum Bhd and its competitors. This is 43% below median its historical median of 4.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Carimin Petroleum Bhd ranks #50 out of 708 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 7.1%.
Is Carimin Petroleum Bhd's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Carimin Petroleum Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT of 2.34 is 43% below median its 10-year median of 4.07. The Oil & Gas industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.49. Carimin Petroleum Bhd's value of 2.34 is 79.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Carimin Petroleum Bhd ranks #50 out of 708 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Carimin Petroleum Bhd has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Carimin Petroleum Bhd's EV-to-EBIT compare to SLB and BKR?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Carimin Petroleum Bhd ranks #50 out of 708 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Carimin Petroleum Bhd in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.49. Carimin Petroleum Bhd's value of 2.34 is 79.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.07 vs. the industry median of 11.49, Carimin Petroleum 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Oil & Gas companies is 11.49, based on 708 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. Carimin Petroleum Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT of 2.34 is 79.6% 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 Carimin Petroleum Bhd and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Carimin Petroleum Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT is 2.34, which is 43% below median its own 10-year median of 4.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Carimin Petroleum Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carimin Petroleum Bhd (XKLS:5257) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.60, compared to a current price of RM0.40 — trading 33.3% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 2.34, which is 43% below median its 10-year median of 4.07 and 79.6% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 11.49. Carimin Petroleum Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 5 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 Carimin Petroleum Bhd (XKLS:5257), the current EV-to-EBIT is 2.34 as of Aug. 20, 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 Carimin Petroleum Bhd (XKLS:5257) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carimin Petroleum Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.40 is trading 33.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.60. GuruFocus considers Carimin Petroleum Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5257:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 2.34 (43% below median its 10-year median of 4.07)
  • GF Value™: RM0.60 vs. price of RM0.40 (33.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 44/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 79.6% below the Oil & Gas median (#50 of 708)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5257 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Carimin Petroleum Bhd Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 189, Jalan Tun Razak, B-1-6, Block B, Megan Avenue 1, Wilayah Persekutuan, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 50400
Carimin Petroleum Bhd is an investment holding is engaged in business activities that include pre-construction engineering including planning packages, minor engineering, procurement activities, structural and piping fabrication, electrical and instrumentation installation, construction, upgrading and commissioning works. The company also provides marine logistics through the deployment of vessels such as work barges, accommodation vessels, fast crew boats, and anchor handling tug supply (AHTS) vessels. The company's reportable segments are: i)Manpower services, ii) Construction, offshore hook up and commissioning and topside major maintenance, iii) Marine services, iv)Civil construction and v) Others. The majority of revenue is generated from Hook up, construction and commissioning.
44GF Score

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