CN Asia Bhd (XKLS:7986) EV-to-EBIT: -1.60 (As of Aug. 07, 2026)

Author: Vera Yuan Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Director of Data and Quant Analytics at GuruFocus
Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Reviewed by: Charlie Tian Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Founder & CEO of GuruFocus
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.

What is CN Asia Bhd EV-to-EBIT?

CN Asia Bhd XKLS:7986 EV-to-EBIT is -1.60 as of Aug. 07, 2026. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,378 Industrial Products companies, CN Asia Bhd ranks worse than 42052.1% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, CN Asia Bhd's Enterprise Value is RM16.56 Mil. CN Asia Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was RM-10.33 Mil. Therefore, CN Asia Bhd's EV-to-EBIT for today is -1.60.

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

XKLS:7986' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -340   Med: -2.26   Max: 22.24
Current: -1.6

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of CN Asia Bhd was 22.24. The lowest was -340.00. And the median was -2.26.

XKLS:7986's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 2378 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 19.855 vs XKLS:7986: -1.60

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. CN Asia Bhd's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was RM17.90 Mil. CN Asia Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was RM-10.33 Mil. CN Asia Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was -57.69%.


CN Asia Bhd  (XKLS:7986) 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) %.

CN Asia 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 )
=-10.329/17.90381
=-57.69 %

CN Asia Bhd's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was RM17.90 Mil.
CN Asia 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-10.33 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.


CN Asia Bhd EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


CN Asia Bhd EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for CN Asia 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.

CN Asia Bhd EV-to-EBIT Chart

CN Asia Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Mar24
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 21.15 -26.75 -7.55 -6.58 -5.19

CN Asia Bhd Quarterly Data
Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 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 -1.16 -1.65 14.08 9.58 -1.73

XKLS:7986 vs GEV, ETN, PH: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, CN Asia 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.


CN Asia Bhd EV-to-EBIT vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, CN Asia Bhd's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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



CN Asia Bhd EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=16.558/-10.329
=-1.60

CN Asia Bhd's current Enterprise Value is RM16.56 Mil.
CN Asia 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-10.33 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 -1.60 mean?
CN Asia Bhd (XKLS:7986) has a EV-to-EBIT of -1.60 as of Aug. 07, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on CN Asia Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, CN Asia Bhd ranks #999999 out of 2378 companies in the Industrial Products industry.
Is CN Asia Bhd's EV-to-EBIT too high?
CN Asia Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT is -1.60. Based on the distribution chart, CN Asia Bhd ranks #999999 out of 2378 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does CN Asia Bhd's EV-to-EBIT compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, CN Asia Bhd ranks #999999 out of 2378 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places CN Asia Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 19.86. 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Industrial Products companies is 19.86, based on 2,378 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 CN Asia Bhd and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 19.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CN Asia Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT is -1.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CN Asia Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CN Asia Bhd (XKLS:7986) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.23, compared to a current price of RM0.07 — trading 71.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -1.60. 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 CN Asia Bhd (XKLS:7986), the current EV-to-EBIT is -1.60 as of Aug. 07, 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.

CN Asia Bhd Business Description

Address Jalan Balakong, Lot 7907, Batu 11, Ground Floor Office Building, Seri Kembangan, SGR, MYS, 43300
CN Asia Corp Bhd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, it is principally involved in the manufacturing and trading of underground and skid tanks, dish ends, pressure vessels, road tankers, pipings for the petroleum industry, specialised engineering and fabrication works, and operating as sub-contractors for civil engineering works. The group's operating business segments are: Manufacturing, Investment, Financial Services, and Energy Management. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Manufacturing segment, which manufactures tanks and other related products, and is involved in engineering and fabrication works. Geographically, the group generates maximum revenue from Malaysia, followed by Hong Kong, Singapore, Brunei, and the Philippines.