Golden Pharos Bhd (XKLS:5649) EV-to-EBIT: 46.65 (As of Aug. 14, 2026)

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XKLS:5649 Golden Pharos Bhd XKLS:5649
38 GF Score
Price RM0.20
GF Value RM0.23
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Golden Pharos Bhd EV-to-EBIT?

Golden Pharos Bhd XKLS:5649 38 EV-to-EBIT is 46.65 as of Aug. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5649 with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.23 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 194 Forest Products companies, Golden Pharos Bhd ranks worse than 86.6% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Golden Pharos Bhd's Enterprise Value is RM25.70 Mil. Golden Pharos Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM0.55 Mil. Therefore, Golden Pharos Bhd's EV-to-EBIT for today is 46.65.

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

XKLS:5649' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -22.38   Med: -1.21   Max: 63.29
Current: 46.64

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Golden Pharos Bhd was 63.29. The lowest was -22.38. And the median was -1.21.

XKLS:5649's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
86.6% of 194 companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 14.515 vs XKLS:5649: 46.64

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Golden Pharos Bhd's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM29.93 Mil. Golden Pharos Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM0.55 Mil. Golden Pharos Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.84%.


Golden Pharos Bhd  (XKLS:5649) 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) %.

Golden Pharos 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 )
=0.551/29.92725
=1.84 %

Golden Pharos Bhd's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM29.93 Mil.
Golden Pharos 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 RM0.55 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.


Golden Pharos Bhd EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Golden Pharos Bhd EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Golden Pharos 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.

Golden Pharos Bhd EV-to-EBIT Chart

Golden Pharos Bhd Annual Data
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EV-to-EBIT
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Golden Pharos Bhd Quarterly Data
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XKLS:5649 vs SSD, UFPI, BCC: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, Golden Pharos 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.


Golden Pharos Bhd EV-to-EBIT vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Golden Pharos Bhd's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Golden Pharos Bhd EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Golden Pharos Bhd's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=25.704/0.551
=46.65

Golden Pharos Bhd's current Enterprise Value is RM25.70 Mil.
Golden Pharos 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 RM0.55 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 46.65 mean?
Golden Pharos Bhd (XKLS:5649) has a EV-to-EBIT of 46.65 as of Aug. 14, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Golden Pharos Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Golden Pharos Bhd ranks #168 out of 194 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 86.6%.
Is Golden Pharos Bhd's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Golden Pharos Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT is 46.65. The Forest Products industry median EV-to-EBIT is 14.52. Golden Pharos Bhd's value of 46.65 is 221.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Golden Pharos Bhd ranks #168 out of 194 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Golden Pharos Bhd has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Golden Pharos Bhd's EV-to-EBIT compare to SSD and UFPI?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Golden Pharos Bhd ranks #168 out of 194 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Golden Pharos Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 14.52. Golden Pharos Bhd's value of 46.65 is 221.4% above this benchmark. 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 Forest Products company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Forest Products companies is 14.52, based on 194 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. Golden Pharos Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT of 46.65 is 221.4% 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 Golden Pharos Bhd and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 14.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Golden Pharos Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT is 46.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Golden Pharos Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Golden Pharos Bhd (XKLS:5649) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.23, compared to a current price of RM0.20 — trading 13% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 46.65 and 221.4% above the Forest Products industry median of 14.52. Golden Pharos Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 4 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 Golden Pharos Bhd (XKLS:5649), the current EV-to-EBIT is 46.65 as of Aug. 14, 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 Golden Pharos Bhd (XKLS:5649) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Golden Pharos Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.20 is trading 13% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.23. GuruFocus considers Golden Pharos Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5649:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 46.65
  • GF Value™: RM0.23 vs. price of RM0.20 (13% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 38/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 221.4% above the Forest Products median (#168 of 194)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5649 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Golden Pharos Bhd Business Description

Address Jalan Sultan Omar, 66-2, Taman Sri Intan, Terengganu Darul Iman, Kuala Terengganu, TRG, MYS, 20300
Golden Pharos Bhd is investment holding. The principal activities are manufacturing and trading of glass, investment holding, sawmilling, moulding, forest plantation and harvesting and sustainable forest management, and rental of buildings, plant and machinery, sales of logs and right to log, and manufacture and sale of veneer. It has three segments Harvesting, forest plantation, sawmilling, sales of logs and logging rights; Manufacturing: manufacturing and trading of glass, veneer and woodchips; and Others: including investment holding, rental of properties. It generates majority of revenue from Harvesting, forest plantation, sawmilling, sales of logs and logging rights segment. It generates majority of revenue from Malaysia. Its products are Logs, Logging rights, Sawn timbers, etc.
38GF Score

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