Lotus KFM Bhd (XKLS:8303) EV-to-EBIT: 34.03 (As of Aug. 18, 2026) — 17% Below Median

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What is Lotus KFM Bhd EV-to-EBIT?

Lotus KFM Bhd XKLS:8303 EV-to-EBIT is 34.03 as of Aug. 18, 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 41.11. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,560 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Lotus KFM Bhd ranks worse than 85.9% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Lotus KFM Bhd's Enterprise Value is RM77.82 Mil. Lotus KFM Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM2.29 Mil. Therefore, Lotus KFM Bhd's EV-to-EBIT for today is 34.03.

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

XKLS:8303' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.72   Med: 41.11   Max: 586.99
Current: 34.03

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Lotus KFM Bhd was 586.99. The lowest was -6.72. And the median was 41.11.

XKLS:8303's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
85.9% of 1560 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 12.26 vs XKLS:8303: 34.03

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Lotus KFM Bhd's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM90.65 Mil. Lotus KFM Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM2.29 Mil. Lotus KFM Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.52%.


Lotus KFM Bhd  (XKLS:8303) 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) %.

Lotus KFM 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 )
=2.287/90.6531
=2.52 %

Lotus KFM Bhd's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM90.65 Mil.
Lotus KFM 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 RM2.29 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.


Lotus KFM Bhd EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Lotus KFM Bhd EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lotus KFM 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.

Lotus KFM Bhd EV-to-EBIT Chart

Lotus KFM Bhd Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
EV-to-EBIT
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Lotus KFM Bhd Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 112.26 157.40 153.54 47.61 39.64

XKLS:8303 vs KHC, GIS: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Lotus KFM 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.


Lotus KFM Bhd EV-to-EBIT vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Lotus KFM Bhd's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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



Lotus KFM Bhd EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=77.820/2.287
=34.03

Lotus KFM Bhd's current Enterprise Value is RM77.82 Mil.
Lotus KFM 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 RM2.29 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 34.03 mean?
Lotus KFM Bhd (XKLS:8303) has a EV-to-EBIT of 34.03 as of Aug. 18, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Lotus KFM Bhd and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 41.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Lotus KFM Bhd ranks #1340 out of 1560 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 85.9%.
Is Lotus KFM Bhd's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Lotus KFM Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT of 34.03 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 41.11. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.26. Lotus KFM Bhd's value of 34.03 is 177.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lotus KFM Bhd ranks #1340 out of 1560 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does Lotus KFM Bhd's EV-to-EBIT compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Lotus KFM Bhd ranks #1340 out of 1560 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Lotus KFM Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.26. Lotus KFM Bhd's value of 34.03 is 177.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 41.11 vs. the industry median of 12.26, Lotus KFM 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 a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 12.26, based on 1,560 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. Lotus KFM Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT of 34.03 is 177.6% 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 Lotus KFM Bhd and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lotus KFM Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT is 34.03, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 41.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lotus KFM Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lotus KFM Bhd (XKLS:8303) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.14, compared to a current price of RM0.09 — trading 35.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 34.03, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 41.11 and 177.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 12.26. 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 Lotus KFM Bhd (XKLS:8303), the current EV-to-EBIT is 34.03 as of Aug. 18, 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.

Lotus KFM Bhd Business Description

Address Lebuh IRC, Unit T2-L3-1 and 3, Level 3 IOI City Tower Two, IOI Resort City, Putrajaya, SGR, MYS, 62502
Lotus KFM Bhd is engaged in flour milling and trading in its related products. The two main sources of revenue comprise Wheat Flour and Trading of Tapioca Flour and Cornflour. Some of its Pre-Mix products are Easimix Golden Sponge, Easimix Butter, Easimix Potato, Golden Sponge Mix, and Easimix Light Wholemeal. Its Business segments include: Flour milling and trading segment, which includes Flour milling and trading Flour milling and trading of flour, starch and chemical; and Plantation segment, which includes Investment holding and plantation activities. The company derives maximum revenue from Flour milling and trading segment.