Southern Steel Bhd (XKLS:5665) EV-to-EBIT: -13.77 (As of Aug. 10, 2026)

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XKLS:5665 Southern Steel Bhd XKLS:5665
31 GF Score
Price RM0.39
GF Value RM0.25
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Southern Steel Bhd EV-to-EBIT?

Southern Steel Bhd XKLS:5665 -1.28% 31 EV-to-EBIT is -13.77 as of Aug. 10, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5665 with a GF Score™ of 31/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.25 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 489 Steel companies, Southern Steel Bhd ranks worse than 204498.77% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Southern Steel Bhd's Enterprise Value is RM788 Mil. Southern Steel Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was RM-57 Mil. Therefore, Southern Steel Bhd's EV-to-EBIT for today is -13.77.

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

XKLS:5665' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -384.13   Med: -9.44   Max: 81.96
Current: -13.77

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Southern Steel Bhd was 81.96. The lowest was -384.13. And the median was -9.44.

XKLS:5665's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 489 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 12.95 vs XKLS:5665: -13.77

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Southern Steel Bhd's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was RM810 Mil. Southern Steel Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was RM-57 Mil. Southern Steel Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was -7.06%.


Southern Steel Bhd  (XKLS:5665) 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) %.

Southern Steel 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 )
=-57.206/810.267765
=-7.06 %

Southern Steel Bhd's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was RM810 Mil.
Southern Steel Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was RM-57 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.


Southern Steel Bhd EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Southern Steel Bhd EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Southern Steel 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.

Southern Steel Bhd EV-to-EBIT Chart

Southern Steel Bhd Annual Data
Trend Jun15 Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -7.51 13.74 9.73 -9.52 -23.36

Southern Steel Bhd Quarterly Data
Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25
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 -376.58 -120.48 -13.86 -15.19 -14.16

XKLS:5665 vs NUE, STLD, RS: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Southern Steel 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.


Southern Steel Bhd EV-to-EBIT vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Southern Steel Bhd's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Southern Steel Bhd EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Southern Steel Bhd's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=787.751/-57.206
=-13.77

Southern Steel Bhd's current Enterprise Value is RM788 Mil.
Southern Steel Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was RM-57 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 -13.77 mean?
Southern Steel Bhd (XKLS:5665) has a EV-to-EBIT of -13.77 as of Aug. 10, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Southern Steel Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Southern Steel Bhd ranks #999999 out of 489 companies in the Steel industry.
Is Southern Steel Bhd's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Southern Steel Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT is -13.77. Based on the distribution chart, Southern Steel Bhd ranks #999999 out of 489 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Southern Steel Bhd has a GF Score™ of 31/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Southern Steel Bhd's EV-to-EBIT compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Southern Steel Bhd ranks #999999 out of 489 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Southern Steel Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.95. 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 Steel company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Steel companies is 12.95, based on 489 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 Southern Steel Bhd and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Southern Steel Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT is -13.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Southern Steel Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Steel Bhd (XKLS:5665) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.25, compared to a current price of RM0.39 — trading 54% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -13.77. Southern Steel Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 31/100 with 3 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 Southern Steel Bhd (XKLS:5665), the current EV-to-EBIT is -13.77 as of Aug. 10, 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 Southern Steel Bhd (XKLS:5665) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Steel Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM0.39 is trading 54% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.25. GuruFocus considers Southern Steel Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5665:

  • EV-to-EBIT: -13.77
  • GF Value™: RM0.25 vs. price of RM0.39 (54% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 31/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5665 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Southern Steel Bhd Business Description

Address 2723, Lorong Perusahaan 12, Prai Industrial Estate, Prai, PNG, MYS, 13600
Southern Steel Bhd is an investment holding company involved in the manufacturing, sale and trading of steel bars and related products, while the principal activities of its subsidiaries include the manufacturing, sale and trading in billets, steel bars, wire rods, pre-stressed concrete strands, bars and wires, steel pipes, steel wires, and other related products, as well as rental of properties and investment holding. The company comprises the following reportable segments: Steel products, Investment holding and others and Hot rolled coil operation. The company derived the majority of revenue from the sale of its products: bars, wire rod, wire mesh, cut and bend and pre-stressed concrete wire.
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