Central Global Bhd (XKLS:8052) EV-to-EBIT: 51.75 (As of Aug. 08, 2026)

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XKLS:8052 Central Global Bhd XKLS:8052
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What is Central Global Bhd EV-to-EBIT?

Central Global Bhd XKLS:8052 +1.16% 40 EV-to-EBIT is 51.75 as of Aug. 08, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:8052 with a GF Score™ of 40/100.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Central Global Bhd's Enterprise Value is RM875.7 Mil. Central Global Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2025 was RM16.9 Mil. Therefore, Central Global Bhd's EV-to-EBIT for today is 51.75.

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

XKLS:8052's EV-to-EBIT is not ranked *
in the Chemicals industry.
Industry Median: 17.59
* Ranked among companies with meaningful EV-to-EBIT only.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Central Global Bhd's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was RM823.1 Mil. Central Global Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2025 was RM16.9 Mil. Central Global Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was 2.06%.


Central Global Bhd  (XKLS:8052) 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) %.

Central Global Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Jun. 2025 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Jun. 2025 )
=16.923/823.11402
=2.06 %

Central Global Bhd's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was RM823.1 Mil.
Central Global Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was RM16.9 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.


Central Global Bhd EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Central Global Bhd EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Central Global 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.

Central Global Bhd EV-to-EBIT Chart

Central Global Bhd Annual Data
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EV-to-EBIT
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Central Global Bhd Quarterly Data
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XKLS:8052 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Central Global 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.


Central Global Bhd EV-to-EBIT vs Chemicals Industry

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

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


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Central Global Bhd EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=875.715/16.923
=51.75

Central Global Bhd's current Enterprise Value is RM875.7 Mil.
Central Global Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was RM16.9 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 51.75 mean?
Central Global Bhd (XKLS:8052) has a EV-to-EBIT of 51.75 as of Aug. 08, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Central Global Bhd and its competitors.
Is Central Global Bhd's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Central Global Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT is 51.75. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-EBIT is 17.59. Central Global Bhd's value of 51.75 is 194.2% above this industry median. Overall, Central Global Bhd has a GF Score™ of 40/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Central Global Bhd's EV-to-EBIT compare to LIN and SHW?
Central Global Bhd's EV-to-EBIT of 51.75 can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 17.59. Central Global Bhd's value of 51.75 is 194.2% 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 Chemicals company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Chemicals companies is 17.59, based on 1,243 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. Central Global Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT of 51.75 is 194.2% 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 Central Global Bhd and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 17.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Central Global Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT is 51.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Central Global Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Central Global Bhd (XKLS:8052) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 51.75. The current EV-to-EBIT is 51.75 and 194.2% above the Chemicals industry median of 17.59. Central Global Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 40/100. 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 Central Global Bhd (XKLS:8052), the current EV-to-EBIT is 51.75 as of Aug. 08, 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.

Central Global Bhd Business Description

Address Bandar Sri Permaisuri, Jalan 5/106, A5-06 Block A Plaza Dwi Tasik, Kuala Lumpur, MYS, 56000
Central Global Bhd is a manufacturer of industrial tapes and labels stock. These are provided for professional auto spray painting, packing, advertising applications, general labeling, and identification. The group's reportable segment comprises manufacturing and sale of self-adhesive label stocks and tapes, construction contracts, trading, and others. The adhesive tape products include masking tape, painter tape, foam tape, tissue tape, polyester tape, acrylic tape, cloth tape, and others. The construction segment derives majority revenue.
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