Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd (XKLS:8133) EV-to-EBIT: 32.13 (As of Aug. 14, 2026) — 368% Above Median

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XKLS:8133 Boustead Heavy Industries Corp Bhd XKLS:8133
35 GF Score
Price RM0.48
GF Value RM0.34
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd EV-to-EBIT?

Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd XKLS:8133 35 EV-to-EBIT is 32.13 as of Aug. 14, 2026, which is 368% above its 10-year median of 6.87. GuruFocus rates XKLS:8133 with a GF Score™ of 35/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.34 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 256 Aerospace & Defense companies, Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd ranks worse than 54.3% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd's Enterprise Value is RM327.5 Mil. Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM10.2 Mil. Therefore, Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd's EV-to-EBIT for today is 32.13.

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

XKLS:8133' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -129.06   Med: 6.87   Max: 449.44
Current: 32.13

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd was 449.44. The lowest was -129.06. And the median was 6.87.

XKLS:8133's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
54.3% of 256 companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 29.665 vs XKLS:8133: 32.13

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM316.3 Mil. Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM10.2 Mil. Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.22%.


Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd  (XKLS:8133) 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) %.

Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Mar. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=10.194/316.2594
=3.22 %

Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM316.3 Mil.
Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was RM10.2 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.


Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Boustead Heavy Industries 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.

Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd EV-to-EBIT Chart

Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd Quarterly Data
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XKLS:8133 vs SPCX, GE, RTX: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Boustead Heavy Industries 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.


Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd EV-to-EBIT vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=327.545/10.194
=32.13

Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd's current Enterprise Value is RM327.5 Mil.
Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was RM10.2 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 32.13 mean?
Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd (XKLS:8133) has a EV-to-EBIT of 32.13 as of Aug. 14, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd and its competitors. This is 368% above median its historical median of 6.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd ranks #139 out of 256 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 54.3%.
Is Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT of 32.13 is 368% above median its 10-year median of 6.87. The Aerospace & Defense industry median EV-to-EBIT is 29.67. Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd's value of 32.13 is 8.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd ranks #139 out of 256 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd has a GF Score™ of 35/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd's EV-to-EBIT compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd ranks #139 out of 256 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 29.67. Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd's value of 32.13 is 8.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.87 vs. the industry median of 29.67, Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd has consistently been above 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Aerospace & Defense companies is 29.67, based on 256 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. Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT of 32.13 is 8.3% 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 Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 29.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT is 32.13, which is 368% above median its own 10-year median of 6.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd (XKLS:8133) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.34, compared to a current price of RM0.48 — trading 39.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 32.13, which is 368% above median its 10-year median of 6.87 and 8.3% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 29.67. Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 35/100 with 7 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 Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd (XKLS:8133), the current EV-to-EBIT is 32.13 as of Aug. 14, 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 Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd (XKLS:8133) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM0.48 is trading 39.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.34. GuruFocus considers Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:8133:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 32.13 (368% above median its 10-year median of 6.87)
  • GF Value™: RM0.34 vs. price of RM0.48 (39.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 35/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 8.3% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#139 of 256)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:8133 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd Business Description

Address 69 Jalan Raja Chulan, 17th Floor, Menara Boustead, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 50200
Boustead Heavy Industries Corp Bhd is an investment holding company. The company's operating segments include Defence and Security, Investment and Commercial, and others. It generates maximum revenue from the Defence and Security segment. The Defence and Security segment is principally engaged in maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) of the Royal Malaysian Navy's patrol vessels and submarines. In addition, the company is also involved in the manufacturing, supply, and maintenance of defense-related electronic products.
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