Life Water Bhd (XKLS:5328) EV-to-EBIT: 15.16 (As of Aug. 23, 2026) — 10% Above Median

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What is Life Water Bhd EV-to-EBIT?

Life Water Bhd XKLS:5328 -1.27% 20 EV-to-EBIT is 15.16 as of Aug. 23, 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 13.84. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5328 with a GF Score™ of 20/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 99 Beverages - Non-Alcoholic companies, Life Water Bhd ranks worse than 54.55% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Life Water Bhd's Enterprise Value is RM727.4 Mil. Life Water Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM48.0 Mil. Therefore, Life Water Bhd's EV-to-EBIT for today is 15.16.

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

XKLS:5328' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.7   Med: 13.84   Max: 42.78
Current: 15.16

During the past 5 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Life Water Bhd was 42.78. The lowest was 9.70. And the median was 13.84.

XKLS:5328's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
54.55% of 99 companies
in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 14.29 vs XKLS:5328: 15.16

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Life Water Bhd's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM471.9 Mil. Life Water Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM48.0 Mil. Life Water Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.17%.


Life Water Bhd  (XKLS:5328) 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) %.

Life Water 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 )
=47.982/471.8598
=10.17 %

Life Water Bhd's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM471.9 Mil.
Life Water 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 RM48.0 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.


Life Water Bhd EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Life Water Bhd EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Life Water 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.

Life Water Bhd EV-to-EBIT Chart

Life Water Bhd Annual Data
Trend Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
EV-to-EBIT
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 10.12

Life Water Bhd Quarterly Data
Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 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 13.36 10.12 11.12 14.96 9.83

XKLS:5328 vs KO, PEP, MNST: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic subindustry, Life Water 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.


Life Water Bhd EV-to-EBIT vs Beverages - Non-Alcoholic Industry

For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Life Water Bhd's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Life Water Bhd EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=727.376/47.982
=15.16

Life Water Bhd's current Enterprise Value is RM727.4 Mil.
Life Water 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 RM48.0 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 15.16 mean?
Life Water Bhd (XKLS:5328) has a EV-to-EBIT of 15.16 as of Aug. 23, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Life Water Bhd and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 13.84. Over the past decade, Life Water Bhd's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 9.70 to 42.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Life Water Bhd ranks #54 out of 99 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 54.5%.
Is Life Water Bhd's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Life Water Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT of 15.16 is 10% above median its 10-year median of 13.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.70 to a high of 42.78. The Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry median EV-to-EBIT is 14.29. Life Water Bhd's value of 15.16 is 6.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Life Water Bhd ranks #54 out of 99 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Life Water Bhd has a GF Score™ of 20/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Life Water Bhd's EV-to-EBIT compare to KO and PEP?
According to the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Life Water Bhd ranks #54 out of 99 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Life Water Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 14.29. Life Water Bhd's value of 15.16 is 6.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Life Water Bhd's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 9.70 to 42.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.84 vs. the industry median of 14.29, Life Water Bhd has consistently been above 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 Beverages - Non-Alcoholic company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Beverages - Non-Alcoholic companies is 14.29, based on 99 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. Life Water Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT of 15.16 is 6.1% above 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 Life Water Bhd and its competitors. For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 14.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Life Water Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT is 15.16, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 13.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Life Water Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Life Water Bhd (XKLS:5328) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 15.16. The current EV-to-EBIT is 15.16, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 13.84 and 6.1% above the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry median of 14.29. Life Water Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 20/100 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 Life Water Bhd (XKLS:5328), the current EV-to-EBIT is 15.16 as of Aug. 23, 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.

Life Water Bhd Business Description

Address Batu 8, Jalan Lintas Sibuga, CL075356375 & CL075356366, Sandakan, SBH, MYS, 90000
Life Water Bhd is an investment holding company. The company, through its subsidiaries, is principally engaged in the manufacturing, sales and marketing of drinking water, carbonated drinks and other drinks, polyethylene terephthalate (PET) containers and related products, manufacturing of preforms and caps, provision of leasing service of motor vehicles and collection of recyclable materials. The company's core business segments are: Bottled Drinking Water, Carbonated Drinks, and Other Products and Packaging. The majority of its revenue is derived from the Bottled Drinking Water segment.
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