Crest Builder Holdings Bhd (XKLS:8591) EV-to-EBIT: 9.13 (As of Aug. 07, 2026) — Near Median

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XKLS:8591 Crest Builder Holdings Bhd XKLS:8591
50 GF Score
Price RM0.44
GF Value RM0.69
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Crest Builder Holdings Bhd EV-to-EBIT?

Crest Builder Holdings Bhd XKLS:8591 +2.35% 50 EV-to-EBIT is 9.13 as of Aug. 07, 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 9.19. GuruFocus rates XKLS:8591 with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.69 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,425 Construction companies, Crest Builder Holdings Bhd ranks better than 60.98% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Crest Builder Holdings Bhd's Enterprise Value is RM497.2 Mil. Crest Builder Holdings Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM54.4 Mil. Therefore, Crest Builder Holdings Bhd's EV-to-EBIT for today is 9.13.

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

XKLS:8591' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -99.51   Med: 9.19   Max: 95.32
Current: 9.13

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Crest Builder Holdings Bhd was 95.32. The lowest was -99.51. And the median was 9.19.

XKLS:8591's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
60.98% of 1425 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 11.18 vs XKLS:8591: 9.13

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Crest Builder Holdings Bhd's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM506.7 Mil. Crest Builder Holdings Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM54.4 Mil. Crest Builder Holdings Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.74%.


Crest Builder Holdings Bhd  (XKLS:8591) 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) %.

Crest Builder Holdings 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 )
=54.435/506.69784
=10.74 %

Crest Builder Holdings Bhd's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM506.7 Mil.
Crest Builder Holdings 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 RM54.4 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.


Crest Builder Holdings Bhd EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Crest Builder Holdings Bhd EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Crest Builder Holdings 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.

Crest Builder Holdings Bhd EV-to-EBIT Chart

Crest Builder Holdings Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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Crest Builder Holdings Bhd Quarterly Data
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XKLS:8591 vs PWR, FIX, EME: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Crest Builder Holdings 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.


Crest Builder Holdings Bhd EV-to-EBIT vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Crest Builder Holdings Bhd's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Crest Builder Holdings Bhd EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Crest Builder Holdings Bhd's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=497.243/54.435
=9.13

Crest Builder Holdings Bhd's current Enterprise Value is RM497.2 Mil.
Crest Builder Holdings 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 RM54.4 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 9.13 mean?
Crest Builder Holdings Bhd (XKLS:8591) has a EV-to-EBIT of 9.13 as of Aug. 07, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Crest Builder Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 9.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Crest Builder Holdings Bhd ranks #556 out of 1425 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 39%.
Is Crest Builder Holdings Bhd's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Crest Builder Holdings Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT of 9.13 is near median its 10-year median of 9.19. The Construction industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.18. Crest Builder Holdings Bhd's value of 9.13 is 18.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Crest Builder Holdings Bhd ranks #556 out of 1425 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Crest Builder Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Crest Builder Holdings Bhd's EV-to-EBIT compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Crest Builder Holdings Bhd ranks #556 out of 1425 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Crest Builder Holdings Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.18. Crest Builder Holdings Bhd's value of 9.13 is 18.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.19 vs. the industry median of 11.18, Crest Builder Holdings 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 Construction company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Construction companies is 11.18, based on 1,425 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. Crest Builder Holdings Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT of 9.13 is 18.3% 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 Crest Builder Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Crest Builder Holdings Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT is 9.13, which is near median its own 10-year median of 9.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Crest Builder Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crest Builder Holdings Bhd (XKLS:8591) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.69, compared to a current price of RM0.44 — trading 37% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 9.13, which is near median its 10-year median of 9.19 and 18.3% below the Construction industry median of 11.18. Crest Builder Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 4 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 Crest Builder Holdings Bhd (XKLS:8591), the current EV-to-EBIT is 9.13 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.

Is Crest Builder Holdings Bhd (XKLS:8591) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crest Builder Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.44 is trading 37% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.69. GuruFocus considers Crest Builder Holdings Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:8591:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 9.13 (near median its 10-year median of 9.19)
  • GF Value™: RM0.69 vs. price of RM0.44 (37% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 18.3% below the Construction median (#556 of 1425)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:8591 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Crest Builder Holdings Bhd Business Description

Address Jalan 19/1, 3 Two Square, No. 2, Penthouse, The Crest, Petaling Jaya, SGR, MYS, 46300
Crest Builder Holdings Bhd, through its subsidiaries, is engaged in the following business activities: property investment and development, mechanical and electrical engineering services, investment holding, and construction and concession holding. The Group's operating business segments are: Construction, Concession arrangement, Investment holding, and Property development. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Construction segment, which provides general construction, mechanical, and electrical engineering services. Its construction projects include various infrastructure, such as roads, bridges, and other infrastructure, as well as schools, hospitals, commercial and residential buildings, etc. Geographically, the Group principally operates within Malaysia.
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