KLKBF (Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd) EV-to-EBITDA: 10.66 (As of Aug. 06, 2026) — 26% Below Median

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KLKBF Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd KLKBF
82 GF Score
Price $6.17
GF Value $6.94
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What is Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd EV-to-EBITDA?

Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd KLKBF 82 EV-to-EBITDA is 10.66 as of Aug. 06, 2026, which is 26% below its 10-year median of 14.48. GuruFocus rates KLKBF with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.94. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 471 Conglomerates companies, Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd ranks worse than 60.93% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's enterprise value is $8,634 Mil. Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $810 Mil. Therefore, Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 10.66.

The historical rank and industry rank for Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

KLKBF' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.12   Med: 14.48   Max: 37.27
Current: 10.37

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd was 37.27. The lowest was 7.12. And the median was 14.48.

KLKBF's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
60.93% of 471 companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 8.95 vs KLKBF: 10.37

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.

As of today (2026-08-06), Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's stock price is $6.17. Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.244. Therefore, Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 25.29.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd  (OTCPK:KLKBF) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=6.17/0.244
=25.29

Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's share price for today is $6.17.
Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 $0.244.

* 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.

Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).

Please read Which price ratio outperforms the enterprise multiple?


Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA 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.

Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd Quarterly Data
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KLKBF vs MMM, HON: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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.


Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd EV-to-EBITDA vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=8634.459/809.895
=10.66

Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's current Enterprise Value is $8,634 Mil.
Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's EBITDA 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 $810 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-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of 10.66 mean?
Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd (KLKBF) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 10.66 as of Aug. 06, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd. This is 26% below median its historical median of 14.48. Over the past decade, Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 7.12 to 37.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd ranks #287 out of 471 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 60.9%.
Is Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's current EV-to-EBITDA of 10.66 is 26% below median its 10-year median of 14.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.12 to a high of 37.27. The Conglomerates industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.95. Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's value of 10.66 is 19.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd ranks #287 out of 471 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd has a GF Score™ of 82/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA compare to MMM and HON?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd ranks #287 out of 471 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.95. Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's value of 10.66 is 19.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 7.12 to 37.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.48 vs. the industry median of 8.95, Kuala Lumpur Kepong 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-EBITDA for a Conglomerates company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Conglomerates companies is 8.95, based on 471 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's current EV-to-EBITDA of 10.66 is 19.1% 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-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd. For the Conglomerates industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.66, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 14.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd (KLKBF) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 10.66. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.94, compared to a current price of $6.17 — trading 11.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.66, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 14.48 and 19.1% above the Conglomerates industry median of 8.95. Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd (KLKBF), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.66 as of Aug. 06, 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 Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd (KLKBF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $6.17 is trading 11.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $6.94.

Key valuation signals for KLKBF:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 10.66 (26% below median its 10-year median of 14.48)
  • GF Value™: $6.94 vs. price of $6.17 (11.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 19.1% above the Conglomerates median (#287 of 471)

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


Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd Business Description

Other Exchanges 2445:Malaysia
Address No. 1, Jalan S.P. Seenivasagam, Wisma Taiko, Ipoh, PRK, MYS, 30000
Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd harvests oil palm and rubber plantations in Southeast Asia. On top of utilizing the plantations, the company manufactures fatty acids and alcohols, oleochemicals, soaps, rubber gloves, and other specialty chemicals, and is also engaged in the business of Property development. Its reportable segments include Plantation, Manufacturing, Property Development, Investment Holding, and Others. Majority of revenue is generated from its manufacturing segment, which is involved in the manufacturing of oleochemicals, non-ionic surfactants, and esters, rubber gloves, parquet flooring products, pharmaceutical products, storing and distribution of bulk liquid, refining of palm products, kernel crushing, and trading of palm products. It operates in Malaysia and other regions.
82GF Score

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