Straits Energy Resources Bhd (XKLS:0080) EV-to-EBITDA: -8.79 (As of Aug. 11, 2026)

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What is Straits Energy Resources Bhd EV-to-EBITDA?

Straits Energy Resources Bhd XKLS:0080 EV-to-EBITDA is -8.79 as of Aug. 11, 2026. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 899 Transportation companies, Straits Energy Resources Bhd ranks worse than 111234.59% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Straits Energy Resources Bhd's enterprise value is RM369 Mil. Straits Energy Resources Bhd's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-42 Mil. Therefore, Straits Energy Resources Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -8.79.

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

XKLS:0080' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -135.45   Med: 7.99   Max: 570.25
Current: -8.79

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Straits Energy Resources Bhd was 570.25. The lowest was -135.45. And the median was 7.99.

XKLS:0080's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 899 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 8.66 vs XKLS:0080: -8.79

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 (2026-08-11), Straits Energy Resources Bhd's stock price is RM0.025. Straits Energy Resources Bhd's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-0.046. Therefore, Straits Energy Resources Bhd's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.

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


Straits Energy Resources Bhd  (XKLS:0080) 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.

Straits Energy Resources Bhd's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=0.025/-0.046
=At Loss

Straits Energy Resources Bhd's share price for today is RM0.025.
Straits Energy Resources 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 RM-0.046.

* 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?


Straits Energy Resources Bhd EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Straits Energy Resources Bhd EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Straits Energy Resources 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.

Straits Energy Resources Bhd EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Straits Energy Resources Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
EV-to-EBITDA
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Straits Energy Resources 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-EBITDA 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 9.21 3.97 563.89 -13.74 -10.03

XKLS:0080 vs UPS, FDX, JBHT: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Straits Energy Resources 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.


Straits Energy Resources Bhd EV-to-EBITDA vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Straits Energy Resources Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Straits Energy Resources Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.



Straits Energy Resources Bhd EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Straits Energy Resources Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=369.311/-42.007
=-8.79

Straits Energy Resources Bhd's current Enterprise Value is RM369 Mil.
Straits Energy Resources 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 RM-42 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 -8.79 mean?
Straits Energy Resources Bhd (XKLS:0080) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -8.79 as of Aug. 11, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Straits Energy Resources Bhd. According to the industry distribution chart, Straits Energy Resources Bhd ranks #999999 out of 899 companies in the Transportation industry.
Is Straits Energy Resources Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Straits Energy Resources Bhd's current EV-to-EBITDA is -8.79. Based on the distribution chart, Straits Energy Resources Bhd ranks #999999 out of 899 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does Straits Energy Resources Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA compare to UPS and FDX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Straits Energy Resources Bhd ranks #999999 out of 899 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Straits Energy Resources Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.66. 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 Transportation company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Transportation companies is 8.66, based on 899 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. 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 Straits Energy Resources Bhd. For the Transportation industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Straits Energy Resources Bhd's current EV-to-EBITDA is -8.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Straits Energy Resources Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Straits Energy Resources Bhd (XKLS:0080) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.08, compared to a current price of RM0.03 — trading 68.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -8.79. 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 Straits Energy Resources Bhd (XKLS:0080), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -8.79 as of Aug. 11, 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.

Straits Energy Resources Bhd Business Description

Address 2, Jalan Kiara, Mont Kiara, B-07-06, Plaza Mont Kiara, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 50480
Straits Energy Resources Bhd is a Malaysia-based investment holding company engaged in oil trading and bunkering. Along with its subsidiaries, the entity is involved in the segments of Investment holding; Oil trading and bunkering services; STS operations; Telecommunication and networking; Inland transportation services; Port operation and facility management services; and Others. It derives prime revenue from the Oil trading, bunkering services, and freshwater service segment which involves the international supply of petroleum products and the provision of marine bunkering and related services to vessels. Its geographic operations are located in Malaysia and Singapore.