Crescendo Bhd (XKLS:6718) EV-to-EBIT: 3.94 (As of Aug. 13, 2026) — 62% Below Median

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XKLS:6718 Crescendo Corp Bhd XKLS:6718
89 GF Score
Price RM1.24
GF Value RM1.54
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Crescendo Bhd EV-to-EBIT?

Crescendo Bhd XKLS:6718 -0.80% 89 EV-to-EBIT is 3.94 as of Aug. 13, 2026, which is 62% below its 10-year median of 10.40. GuruFocus rates XKLS:6718 with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.54 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,355 Real Estate companies, Crescendo Bhd ranks better than 88.56% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Crescendo Bhd's Enterprise Value is RM1,245.1 Mil. Crescendo Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was RM315.6 Mil. Therefore, Crescendo Bhd's EV-to-EBIT for today is 3.94.

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

XKLS:6718' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.19   Med: 10.4   Max: 18.3
Current: 3.94

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Crescendo Bhd was 18.30. The lowest was 1.19. And the median was 10.40.

XKLS:6718's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
88.56% of 1355 companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 13.36 vs XKLS:6718: 3.94

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Crescendo Bhd's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was RM1,211.1 Mil. Crescendo Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was RM315.6 Mil. Crescendo Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 26.06%.


Crescendo Bhd  (XKLS:6718) 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) %.

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

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Apr. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=315.641/1211.094
=26.06 %

Crescendo Bhd's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was RM1,211.1 Mil.
Crescendo Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was RM315.6 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.


Crescendo Bhd EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Crescendo Bhd EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Crescendo 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.

Crescendo Bhd EV-to-EBIT Chart

Crescendo Bhd Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
EV-to-EBIT
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Crescendo Bhd Quarterly Data
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Crescendo Bhd EV-to-EBIT Competitor Comparison

For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, Crescendo 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.


Crescendo Bhd EV-to-EBIT vs Real Estate Industry

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

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


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Crescendo Bhd EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=1245.063/315.641
=3.94

Crescendo Bhd's current Enterprise Value is RM1,245.1 Mil.
Crescendo Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was RM315.6 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 3.94 mean?
Crescendo Bhd (XKLS:6718) has a EV-to-EBIT of 3.94 as of Aug. 13, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Crescendo Bhd and its competitors. This is 62% below median its historical median of 10.40. Over the past decade, Crescendo Bhd's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 1.19 to 18.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Crescendo Bhd ranks #155 out of 1355 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 11.4%.
Is Crescendo Bhd's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Crescendo Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT of 3.94 is 62% below median its 10-year median of 10.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.19 to a high of 18.30. The Real Estate industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.36. Crescendo Bhd's value of 3.94 is 70.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Crescendo Bhd ranks #155 out of 1355 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Crescendo Bhd has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Crescendo Bhd's EV-to-EBIT compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Crescendo Bhd ranks #155 out of 1355 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Crescendo Bhd in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.36. Crescendo Bhd's value of 3.94 is 70.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Crescendo Bhd's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 1.19 to 18.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.40 vs. the industry median of 13.36, Crescendo 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 13.36, based on 1,355 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. Crescendo Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT of 3.94 is 70.5% 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 Crescendo Bhd and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Crescendo Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT is 3.94, which is 62% below median its own 10-year median of 10.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Crescendo Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crescendo Bhd (XKLS:6718) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.54, compared to a current price of RM1.24 — trading 19.5% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 3.94, which is 62% below median its 10-year median of 10.40 and 70.5% below the Real Estate industry median of 13.36. Crescendo Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 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 Crescendo Bhd (XKLS:6718), the current EV-to-EBIT is 3.94 as of Aug. 13, 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 Crescendo Bhd (XKLS:6718) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crescendo Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM1.24 is trading 19.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.54. GuruFocus considers Crescendo Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:6718:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 3.94 (62% below median its 10-year median of 10.40)
  • GF Value™: RM1.54 vs. price of RM1.24 (19.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 70.5% below the Real Estate median (#155 of 1355)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:6718 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Crescendo Bhd Business Description

Address No. 19, Jalan Wong Ah Fook, 18th Floor, Public Bank Tower, Ibrahim International Business District, Johor Bahru, JHR, MYS, 80000
Crescendo Corp Bhd in property development and construction, manufacturing & trading of building materials, property investment and education and management services. The company through its subsidiaries is engaged in the development of industrial, residential, and commercial properties and building construction among others. Its main business segments are; Property development and construction; Manufacturing and trading; Property investment; and Services and others. The majority of the revenue is derived from the Property development and construction segment. The company operates only in Malaysia.
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