Empire Premium Food Bhd (XKLS:5351) EV-to-EBIT: 17.27 (As of Aug. 08, 2026) — 15% Below Median

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XKLS:5351 Empire Premium Food Bhd XKLS:5351
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What is Empire Premium Food Bhd EV-to-EBIT?

Empire Premium Food Bhd XKLS:5351 -1.96% 19 EV-to-EBIT is 17.27 as of Aug. 08, 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 20.27. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5351 with a GF Score™ of 19/100. Among 263 Restaurants companies, Empire Premium Food Bhd ranks worse than 53.23% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Empire Premium Food Bhd's Enterprise Value is RM967.4 Mil. Empire Premium Food Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was RM56.0 Mil. Therefore, Empire Premium Food Bhd's EV-to-EBIT for today is 17.27.

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

XKLS:5351' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 17.07   Med: 20.27   Max: 21.64
Current: 17.27

During the past 3 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Empire Premium Food Bhd was 21.64. The lowest was 17.07. And the median was 20.27.

XKLS:5351's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
53.23% of 263 companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 16.97 vs XKLS:5351: 17.27

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Empire Premium Food Bhd's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was RM0.0 Mil. Empire Premium Food Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was RM56.0 Mil. Empire Premium Food Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was %.


Empire Premium Food Bhd  (XKLS:5351) 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) %.

Empire Premium Food Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Sep. 2025 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Sep. 2025 )
=56.023/0
= %

Empire Premium Food Bhd's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was RM0.0 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Empire Premium Food Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was RM56.0 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.


Empire Premium Food Bhd EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Empire Premium Food Bhd EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Empire Premium Food 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.

Empire Premium Food Bhd EV-to-EBIT Chart

Empire Premium Food Bhd Annual Data
Trend Mar23 Mar24 Mar25
EV-to-EBIT
0.00 0.00 0.00

Empire Premium Food Bhd Semi-Annual Data
Mar23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25
EV-to-EBIT 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

XKLS:5351 vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, Empire Premium Food 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.


Empire Premium Food Bhd EV-to-EBIT vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Empire Premium Food Bhd's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Empire Premium Food Bhd EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Empire Premium Food Bhd's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=967.421/56.023
=17.27

Empire Premium Food Bhd's current Enterprise Value is RM967.4 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Empire Premium Food Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was RM56.0 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 17.27 mean?
Empire Premium Food Bhd (XKLS:5351) has a EV-to-EBIT of 17.27 as of Aug. 08, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Empire Premium Food Bhd and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 20.27. Over the past decade, Empire Premium Food Bhd's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 17.07 to 21.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Empire Premium Food Bhd ranks #140 out of 263 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 53.2%.
Is Empire Premium Food Bhd's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Empire Premium Food Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT of 17.27 is 15% below median its 10-year median of 20.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.07 to a high of 21.64. The Restaurants industry median EV-to-EBIT is 16.97. Empire Premium Food Bhd's value of 17.27 is 1.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Empire Premium Food Bhd ranks #140 out of 263 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Empire Premium Food Bhd has a GF Score™ of 19/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Empire Premium Food Bhd's EV-to-EBIT compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Empire Premium Food Bhd ranks #140 out of 263 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Empire Premium Food Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 16.97. Empire Premium Food Bhd's value of 17.27 is 1.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Empire Premium Food Bhd's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 17.07 to 21.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.27 vs. the industry median of 16.97, Empire Premium Food 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 Restaurants company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Restaurants companies is 16.97, based on 263 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. Empire Premium Food Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT of 17.27 is 1.8% 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 Empire Premium Food Bhd and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 16.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Empire Premium Food Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT is 17.27, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 20.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Empire Premium Food Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Empire Premium Food Bhd (XKLS:5351) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 17.27. The current EV-to-EBIT is 17.27, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 20.27 and 1.8% above the Restaurants industry median of 16.97. Empire Premium Food Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 19/100. 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 Empire Premium Food Bhd (XKLS:5351), the current EV-to-EBIT is 17.27 as of Aug. 08, 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.

Empire Premium Food Bhd Business Description

Address Jalan Kenari 5, No. 5, 5th Floor, Block B, IOI Boulevard, Bandar Puchong Jaya, Puchong, SGR, MYS, 47170
Empire Premium Food Bhd is principally engaged in investment holding. Along with its subsidiary, it operates a chain of sushi food service outlets operating under its brand, Empire Sushi. The company's business segment includes: i) Grab-and-go outlets (include owned and operated Empire Sushi outlets and 1 consignment outlet), ii) Quick dine-in outlet. The majority of revenue is derived from the Grab-and-go outlets segment. Geographically, it operates predominantly in Malaysia.
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