WCT Holdings Bhd (XKLS:9679) EV-to-EBIT: 10.77 (As of Aug. 20, 2026) — 29% Below Median

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XKLS:9679 WCT Holdings Bhd XKLS:9679
38 GF Score
Price RM0.40
GF Value RM0.59
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is WCT Holdings Bhd EV-to-EBIT?

WCT Holdings Bhd XKLS:9679 +2.56% 38 EV-to-EBIT is 10.77 as of Aug. 20, 2026, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 15.19. GuruFocus rates XKLS:9679 with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.59 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,425 Construction companies, WCT Holdings Bhd ranks better than 50.11% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, WCT Holdings Bhd's Enterprise Value is RM2,645 Mil. WCT Holdings Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM246 Mil. Therefore, WCT Holdings Bhd's EV-to-EBIT for today is 10.77.

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

XKLS:9679' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -348.05   Med: 15.19   Max: 576.01
Current: 10.77

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of WCT Holdings Bhd was 576.01. The lowest was -348.05. And the median was 15.19.

XKLS:9679's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
50.11% of 1425 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 10.71 vs XKLS:9679: 10.77

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. WCT Holdings Bhd's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM2,582 Mil. WCT Holdings Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM246 Mil. WCT Holdings Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.51%.


WCT Holdings Bhd  (XKLS:9679) 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) %.

WCT 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 )
=245.575/2582.21
=9.51 %

WCT Holdings Bhd's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM2,582 Mil.
WCT 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 RM246 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.


WCT Holdings Bhd EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


WCT Holdings Bhd EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for WCT 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.

WCT Holdings Bhd EV-to-EBIT Chart

WCT Holdings Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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WCT Holdings 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 10.14 6.86 13.54 11.45 10.51

XKLS:9679 vs PWR, FIX, EME: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, WCT 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.


WCT Holdings Bhd EV-to-EBIT vs Construction Industry

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

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


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WCT Holdings Bhd EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=2644.566/245.575
=10.77

WCT Holdings Bhd's current Enterprise Value is RM2,645 Mil.
WCT 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 RM246 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 10.77 mean?
WCT Holdings Bhd (XKLS:9679) has a EV-to-EBIT of 10.77 as of Aug. 20, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on WCT Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 29% below median its historical median of 15.19. According to the industry distribution chart, WCT Holdings Bhd ranks #711 out of 1425 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 49.9%.
Is WCT Holdings Bhd's EV-to-EBIT too high?
WCT Holdings Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT of 10.77 is 29% below median its 10-year median of 15.19. The Construction industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.71. WCT Holdings Bhd's value of 10.77 is 0.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, WCT Holdings Bhd ranks #711 out of 1425 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, WCT Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does WCT Holdings Bhd's EV-to-EBIT compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, WCT Holdings Bhd ranks #711 out of 1425 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts WCT Holdings Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.71. WCT Holdings Bhd's value of 10.77 is 0.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 15.19 vs. the industry median of 10.71, WCT Holdings 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 Construction company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Construction companies is 10.71, 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. WCT Holdings Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT of 10.77 is 0.6% 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 WCT Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 10.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. WCT Holdings Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT is 10.77, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 15.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is WCT Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WCT Holdings Bhd (XKLS:9679) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.59, compared to a current price of RM0.40 — trading 32.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 10.77, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 15.19 and 0.6% above the Construction industry median of 10.71. WCT Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 6 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 WCT Holdings Bhd (XKLS:9679), the current EV-to-EBIT is 10.77 as of Aug. 20, 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 WCT Holdings Bhd (XKLS:9679) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WCT Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.40 is trading 32.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.59. GuruFocus considers WCT Holdings Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:9679:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 10.77 (29% below median its 10-year median of 15.19)
  • GF Value™: RM0.59 vs. price of RM0.40 (32.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 38/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 0.6% above the Construction median (#711 of 1425)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:9679 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


WCT Holdings Bhd Business Description

Address No. 1, Jalan SS7/26A, B-30-01, The Ascent, Paradigm, Kelana Jaya, Petaling Jaya, SGR, MYS, 47301
WCT Holdings Bhd is an investment holding company that provides management services to subsidiaries, joint ventures, and associates. Along with its subsidiaries, the company operates in three business segments; the Engineering and Construction segment includes engineering works specializing in earthworks, highway construction, and related infrastructure works; the Property Development segment includes the development of residential and commercial properties; and the Property Investment and Management segment includes holding and management of assets for capital appreciation and rental income. Maximum revenue is generated from the Engineering and Construction segment. Geographically, the group generates maximum revenue from Malaysia, followed by the Middle East, India, and other regions.
38GF Score

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