Prestar Resources Bhd (XKLS:9873) EV-to-EBIT: 3.04 (As of Aug. 02, 2026) — 61% Below Median

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XKLS:9873 Prestar Resources Bhd XKLS:9873
41 GF Score
Price RM0.29
GF Value RM0.35
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Prestar Resources Bhd EV-to-EBIT?

Prestar Resources Bhd XKLS:9873 41 EV-to-EBIT is 3.04 as of Aug. 02, 2026, which is 61% below its 10-year median of 7.83. GuruFocus rates XKLS:9873 with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.35 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 491 Steel companies, Prestar Resources Bhd ranks better than 92.06% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Prestar Resources Bhd's Enterprise Value is RM98.8 Mil. Prestar Resources Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM32.5 Mil. Therefore, Prestar Resources Bhd's EV-to-EBIT for today is 3.04.

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

XKLS:9873' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1329.79   Med: 7.83   Max: 40.92
Current: 3.04

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Prestar Resources Bhd was 40.92. The lowest was -1329.79. And the median was 7.83.

XKLS:9873's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
92.06% of 491 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 13.02 vs XKLS:9873: 3.04

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Prestar Resources Bhd's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM104.1 Mil. Prestar Resources Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM32.5 Mil. Prestar Resources Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 31.25%.


Prestar Resources Bhd  (XKLS:9873) 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) %.

Prestar Resources 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 )
=32.547/104.1357
=31.25 %

Prestar Resources Bhd's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM104.1 Mil.
Prestar Resources 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 RM32.5 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.


Prestar Resources Bhd EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Prestar Resources Bhd EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Prestar Resources 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.

Prestar Resources Bhd EV-to-EBIT Chart

Prestar Resources Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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Prestar Resources Bhd Quarterly Data
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XKLS:9873 vs NUE, STLD, RS: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Prestar Resources 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.


Prestar Resources Bhd EV-to-EBIT vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Prestar Resources Bhd's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Prestar Resources Bhd EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Prestar Resources Bhd's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=98.801/32.547
=3.04

Prestar Resources Bhd's current Enterprise Value is RM98.8 Mil.
Prestar Resources 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 RM32.5 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 3.04 mean?
Prestar Resources Bhd (XKLS:9873) has a EV-to-EBIT of 3.04 as of Aug. 02, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Prestar Resources Bhd and its competitors. This is 61% below median its historical median of 7.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Prestar Resources Bhd ranks #39 out of 491 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 7.9%.
Is Prestar Resources Bhd's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Prestar Resources Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT of 3.04 is 61% below median its 10-year median of 7.83. The Steel industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.02. Prestar Resources Bhd's value of 3.04 is 76.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Prestar Resources Bhd ranks #39 out of 491 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Prestar Resources Bhd has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Prestar Resources Bhd's EV-to-EBIT compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Prestar Resources Bhd ranks #39 out of 491 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Prestar Resources Bhd in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.02. Prestar Resources Bhd's value of 3.04 is 76.7% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.83 vs. the industry median of 13.02, Prestar Resources 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 Steel company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Steel companies is 13.02, based on 491 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. Prestar Resources Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT of 3.04 is 76.7% 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 Prestar Resources Bhd and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Prestar Resources Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT is 3.04, which is 61% below median its own 10-year median of 7.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Prestar Resources Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Prestar Resources Bhd (XKLS:9873) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.35, compared to a current price of RM0.29 — trading 18.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 3.04, which is 61% below median its 10-year median of 7.83 and 76.7% below the Steel industry median of 13.02. Prestar Resources Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 5 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 Prestar Resources Bhd (XKLS:9873), the current EV-to-EBIT is 3.04 as of Aug. 02, 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 Prestar Resources Bhd (XKLS:9873) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Prestar Resources Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.29 is trading 18.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.35. GuruFocus considers Prestar Resources Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:9873:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 3.04 (61% below median its 10-year median of 7.83)
  • GF Value™: RM0.35 vs. price of RM0.29 (18.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 41/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 76.7% below the Steel median (#39 of 491)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:9873 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Prestar Resources Bhd Business Description

Address Jalan Ipoh, Lot 1298, 16.5 Miles, Rawang Industrial Estate, Rawang, SGR, MYS, 48000
Prestar Resources Bhd is principally an investment holding company with subsidiary and associate companies mainly engaged in the steel-processing and steel-products manufacturing activities with factories in Selangor and Penang, Malaysia. The Group mainly offers steel pipes and tubes, hot-rolled and cold-rolled steel sheets, guardrails, material handling equipment, pallet racking systems, wheelbarrows, hand trucks, and other steel-related products. Its reportable segments are: Investment, Trading, and Manufacturing. The majority of the Group's revenue is generated from the Manufacturing segment, which manufactures steel-related products. Geographically, it mainly operates in Malaysia.
41GF Score

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