Kim Hin Industry Bhd (XKLS:5371) EV-to-EBIT: -4.92 (As of Aug. 16, 2026)

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XKLS:5371 Kim Hin Industry Bhd XKLS:5371
20 GF Score
Price RM0.89
GF Value RM0.41
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Kim Hin Industry Bhd EV-to-EBIT?

Kim Hin Industry Bhd XKLS:5371 20 EV-to-EBIT is -4.92 as of Aug. 16, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5371 with a GF Score™ of 20/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.41 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 321 Building Materials companies, Kim Hin Industry Bhd ranks worse than 311526.17% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Kim Hin Industry Bhd's Enterprise Value is RM117.9 Mil. Kim Hin Industry Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-24.0 Mil. Therefore, Kim Hin Industry Bhd's EV-to-EBIT for today is -4.92.

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

XKLS:5371' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -20.79   Med: -2.72   Max: 102.34
Current: -4.92

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Kim Hin Industry Bhd was 102.34. The lowest was -20.79. And the median was -2.72.

XKLS:5371's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 321 companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 13.46 vs XKLS:5371: -4.92

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Kim Hin Industry Bhd's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM106.0 Mil. Kim Hin Industry Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-24.0 Mil. Kim Hin Industry Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -22.60%.


Kim Hin Industry Bhd  (XKLS:5371) 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) %.

Kim Hin Industry 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 )
=-23.954/105.968395
=-22.60 %

Kim Hin Industry Bhd's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM106.0 Mil.
Kim Hin Industry 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 RM-24.0 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.


Kim Hin Industry Bhd EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Kim Hin Industry Bhd EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kim Hin Industry 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.

Kim Hin Industry Bhd EV-to-EBIT Chart

Kim Hin Industry Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -5.38 -4.02 -2.41 -2.77 -5.55

Kim Hin Industry 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 -1.96 -1.79 -3.32 -5.55 -4.42

XKLS:5371 vs CRH, VMC, MLM: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, Kim Hin Industry 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.


Kim Hin Industry Bhd EV-to-EBIT vs Building Materials Industry

For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Kim Hin Industry Bhd's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Kim Hin Industry Bhd EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Kim Hin Industry Bhd's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=117.889/-23.954
=-4.92

Kim Hin Industry Bhd's current Enterprise Value is RM117.9 Mil.
Kim Hin Industry 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 RM-24.0 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 -4.92 mean?
Kim Hin Industry Bhd (XKLS:5371) has a EV-to-EBIT of -4.92 as of Aug. 16, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Kim Hin Industry Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kim Hin Industry Bhd ranks #999999 out of 321 companies in the Building Materials industry.
Is Kim Hin Industry Bhd's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Kim Hin Industry Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT is -4.92. Based on the distribution chart, Kim Hin Industry Bhd ranks #999999 out of 321 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kim Hin Industry Bhd has a GF Score™ of 20/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kim Hin Industry Bhd's EV-to-EBIT compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Kim Hin Industry Bhd ranks #999999 out of 321 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Kim Hin Industry Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.46. 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 Building Materials company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Building Materials companies is 13.46, based on 321 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 Kim Hin Industry Bhd and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kim Hin Industry Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT is -4.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kim Hin Industry Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kim Hin Industry Bhd (XKLS:5371) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.41, compared to a current price of RM0.89 — trading 117.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -4.92. Kim Hin Industry 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 Kim Hin Industry Bhd (XKLS:5371), the current EV-to-EBIT is -4.92 as of Aug. 16, 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 Kim Hin Industry Bhd (XKLS:5371) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kim Hin Industry Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM0.89 is trading 117.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.41. GuruFocus considers Kim Hin Industry Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5371:

  • EV-to-EBIT: -4.92
  • GF Value™: RM0.41 vs. price of RM0.89 (117.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 20/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5371 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kim Hin Industry Bhd Business Description

Address 4 1/2 Mile, Kung Phin Road, Off Penrissen Road, Kuching, SWK, MYS, 93250
Kim Hin Industry Bhd is a Malaysia-based investment holding company, engaged in the provision of management services. The group is involved in the production and distribution of ceramic floors, homogeneous and monoprosa tiles, trading in building materials, property, and investment holding. The company manufactures and markets tiles under the brands Kimgres, Durogres, Vitrogres, and Habitat. It is organized into four operating segments according to geographical locations, namely, Malaysia, China, Australia, and Vietnam segments of which the Malaysia segment contributed the majority of the part of its revenue. It has three manufacturing plants, of which two are located in Malaysia (Kuching, Sarawak, and Senawang, Seremban) and the third is located in Shanghai, Peoples Republic of China.
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