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KESM Industries Bhd (XKLS:9334) 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.
KESM Industries Bhd's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was RM-8.9 Mil.
KESM Industries Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was RM11.8 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.
KESM Industries Bhd EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
KESM Industries Bhd EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for KESM 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.
XKLS:9334 vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: EV-to-EBIT Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, KESM 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.
KESM Industries Bhd EV-to-EBIT vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, KESM Industries Bhd's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KESM Industries Bhd's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
KESM Industries Bhd's current Enterprise Value is RM-2.1 Mil.
KESM Industries Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was RM11.8 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.
KESM Industries Bhd (XKLS:9334) has a EV-to-EBIT of -0.17 as of Aug. 27, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on KESM Industries Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, KESM Industries Bhd ranks #9 out of 720 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 1.2%.
Is KESM Industries Bhd's EV-to-EBIT too high?
KESM Industries Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT is -0.17. Based on the distribution chart, KESM Industries Bhd ranks #9 out of 720 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, KESM Industries Bhd has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KESM Industries Bhd's EV-to-EBIT compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, KESM Industries Bhd ranks #9 out of 720 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places KESM Industries Bhd in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 27.99. 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 Semiconductors company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Semiconductors companies is 27.99, based on 720 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 KESM Industries Bhd and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 27.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KESM Industries Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT is -0.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KESM Industries Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KESM Industries Bhd (XKLS:9334) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM3.87, compared to a current price of RM4.22 — trading 9% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -0.17. KESM Industries Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 2 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 KESM Industries Bhd (XKLS:9334), the current EV-to-EBIT is -0.17 as of Aug. 27, 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 KESM Industries Bhd (XKLS:9334) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KESM Industries Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM4.22 is trading 9% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM3.87.
GuruFocus considers KESM Industries Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:9334:
EV-to-EBIT: -0.17
GF Value™: RM3.87 vs. price of RM4.22 (9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:9334 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
KESM Industries Bhd operates through a single business segment, providing essential burn-in and testing services that ensure the reliability of semiconductors, including microprocessors, microcontrollers, and advanced sensors. Serving the semiconductor industry, the company's products support technologies across the automotive, industrial, consumer, and commercial sectors internationally. Its customer base spans key markets in the United States, Europe, and the Asia Pacific, with sales concentrated mainly in Malaysia, the People's Republic of China, Singapore, and other regions, and the majority of revenue comes from Malaysia.
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