Oriental Interest Bhd (XKLS:5827) EV-to-EBIT: 6.39 (As of Aug. 17, 2026) — 13% Below Median

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XKLS:5827 Oriental Interest Bhd XKLS:5827
90 GF Score
Price RM1.28
GF Value RM1.18
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Oriental Interest Bhd EV-to-EBIT?

Oriental Interest Bhd XKLS:5827 +0.79% 90 EV-to-EBIT is 6.39 as of Aug. 17, 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 7.38. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5827 with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.18 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,360 Real Estate companies, Oriental Interest Bhd ranks better than 80% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Oriental Interest Bhd's Enterprise Value is RM1,074.6 Mil. Oriental Interest Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was RM168.2 Mil. Therefore, Oriental Interest Bhd's EV-to-EBIT for today is 6.39.

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

XKLS:5827' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.22   Med: 7.38   Max: 10.41
Current: 6.39

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Oriental Interest Bhd was 10.41. The lowest was 4.22. And the median was 7.38.

XKLS:5827's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
80% of 1360 companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 13.395 vs XKLS:5827: 6.39

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Oriental Interest Bhd's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was RM1,050.3 Mil. Oriental Interest Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was RM168.2 Mil. Oriental Interest Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 16.01%.


Oriental Interest Bhd  (XKLS:5827) 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) %.

Oriental Interest Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: May. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: May. 2026 )
=168.182/1050.3314
=16.01 %

Oriental Interest Bhd's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was RM1,050.3 Mil.
Oriental Interest Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was RM168.2 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.


Oriental Interest Bhd EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Oriental Interest Bhd EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Oriental Interest 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.

Oriental Interest Bhd EV-to-EBIT Chart

Oriental Interest Bhd Annual Data
Trend Jun15 Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
EV-to-EBIT
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Oriental Interest Bhd Quarterly Data
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Oriental Interest Bhd EV-to-EBIT Competitor Comparison

For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, Oriental Interest 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.


Oriental Interest Bhd EV-to-EBIT vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Oriental Interest Bhd's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Oriental Interest Bhd EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Oriental Interest Bhd's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=1074.626/168.182
=6.39

Oriental Interest Bhd's current Enterprise Value is RM1,074.6 Mil.
Oriental Interest Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was RM168.2 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 6.39 mean?
Oriental Interest Bhd (XKLS:5827) has a EV-to-EBIT of 6.39 as of Aug. 17, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Oriental Interest Bhd and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 7.38. Over the past decade, Oriental Interest Bhd's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 4.22 to 10.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Oriental Interest Bhd ranks #272 out of 1360 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 20%.
Is Oriental Interest Bhd's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Oriental Interest Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT of 6.39 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 7.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.22 to a high of 10.41. The Real Estate industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.40. Oriental Interest Bhd's value of 6.39 is 52.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Oriental Interest Bhd ranks #272 out of 1360 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Oriental Interest Bhd has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Oriental Interest Bhd's EV-to-EBIT compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Oriental Interest Bhd ranks #272 out of 1360 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Oriental Interest Bhd in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.40. Oriental Interest Bhd's value of 6.39 is 52.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Oriental Interest Bhd's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 4.22 to 10.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.38 vs. the industry median of 13.40, Oriental Interest Bhd has consistently been below 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 Real Estate company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Real Estate companies is 13.40, based on 1,360 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. Oriental Interest Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT of 6.39 is 52.3% below 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 Oriental Interest Bhd and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Oriental Interest Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT is 6.39, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 7.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Oriental Interest Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Oriental Interest Bhd (XKLS:5827) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.18, compared to a current price of RM1.28 — trading 8.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 6.39, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 7.38 and 52.3% below the Real Estate industry median of 13.40. Oriental Interest Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 5 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 Oriental Interest Bhd (XKLS:5827), the current EV-to-EBIT is 6.39 as of Aug. 17, 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 Oriental Interest Bhd (XKLS:5827) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Oriental Interest Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM1.28 is trading 8.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.18. GuruFocus considers Oriental Interest Bhd to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5827:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 6.39 (13% below median its 10-year median of 7.38)
  • GF Value™: RM1.18 vs. price of RM1.28 (8.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 52.3% below the Real Estate median (#272 of 1360)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5827 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Oriental Interest Bhd Business Description

Address Lengkok Cempaka 2, 34 and 35, Bandar Amanjaya, Sungai Petani, KDH, MYS, 08000
Oriental Interest Bhd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, it is involved in residential and commercial property development, general construction, oil palm cultivation, and hospitality operations. Its reportable operating segments are; Property development, Construction, Investment holding, and Others. Maximum revenue for the company is generated from its Property development segment which is engaged in commercial and residential property development in Malaysia.
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