SMRT Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0117) EV-to-EBITDA: 2.45 (As of Aug. 17, 2026) — 55% Below Median

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XKLS:0117 SMRT Holdings Bhd XKLS:0117
47 GF Score
Price RM0.20
GF Value RM0.28
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is SMRT Holdings Bhd EV-to-EBITDA?

SMRT Holdings Bhd XKLS:0117 -2.44% 47 EV-to-EBITDA is 2.45 as of Aug. 17, 2026, which is 55% below its 10-year median of 5.47. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0117 with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.28 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 212 Education companies, SMRT Holdings Bhd ranks better than 83.02% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, SMRT Holdings Bhd's enterprise value is RM59.48 Mil. SMRT Holdings Bhd's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM24.28 Mil. Therefore, SMRT Holdings Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 2.45.

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

XKLS:0117' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -455.42   Med: 5.47   Max: 53.56
Current: 2.45

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of SMRT Holdings Bhd was 53.56. The lowest was -455.42. And the median was 5.47.

XKLS:0117's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
83.02% of 212 companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 7.14 vs XKLS:0117: 2.45

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 (2026-08-17), SMRT Holdings Bhd's stock price is RM0.20. SMRT Holdings Bhd's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM0.044. Therefore, SMRT Holdings Bhd's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 4.55.

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


SMRT Holdings Bhd  (XKLS:0117) 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.

SMRT Holdings Bhd's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=0.20/0.044
=4.55

SMRT Holdings Bhd's share price for today is RM0.20.
SMRT Holdings 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 RM0.044.

* 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?


SMRT Holdings Bhd EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


SMRT Holdings Bhd EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SMRT Holdings 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.

SMRT Holdings Bhd EV-to-EBITDA Chart

SMRT Holdings Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Jun24 Jun25
EV-to-EBITDA
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SMRT Holdings Bhd Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 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 14.35 12.87 10.27 8.23 1.32

XKLS:0117 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, SMRT Holdings 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.


SMRT Holdings Bhd EV-to-EBITDA vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, SMRT Holdings Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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SMRT Holdings Bhd EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

SMRT Holdings Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=59.479/24.283
=2.45

SMRT Holdings Bhd's current Enterprise Value is RM59.48 Mil.
SMRT Holdings 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 RM24.28 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 2.45 mean?
SMRT Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0117) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 2.45 as of Aug. 17, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on SMRT Holdings Bhd. This is 55% below median its historical median of 5.47. According to the industry distribution chart, SMRT Holdings Bhd ranks #36 out of 212 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 17%.
Is SMRT Holdings Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
SMRT Holdings Bhd's current EV-to-EBITDA of 2.45 is 55% below median its 10-year median of 5.47. The Education industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.14. SMRT Holdings Bhd's value of 2.45 is 65.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SMRT Holdings Bhd ranks #36 out of 212 companies in the Education industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, SMRT Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SMRT Holdings Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, SMRT Holdings Bhd ranks #36 out of 212 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places SMRT Holdings Bhd in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.14. SMRT Holdings Bhd's value of 2.45 is 65.7% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.47 vs. the industry median of 7.14, SMRT Holdings 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-EBITDA for an Education company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Education companies is 7.14, based on 212 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. SMRT Holdings Bhd's current EV-to-EBITDA of 2.45 is 65.7% 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-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 SMRT Holdings Bhd. For the Education industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SMRT Holdings Bhd's current EV-to-EBITDA is 2.45, which is 55% below median its own 10-year median of 5.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SMRT Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SMRT Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0117) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.28, compared to a current price of RM0.20 — trading 28.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 2.45, which is 55% below median its 10-year median of 5.47 and 65.7% below the Education industry median of 7.14. SMRT Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 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-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For SMRT Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0117), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 2.45 as of Aug. 17, 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 SMRT Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0117) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SMRT Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.20 is trading 28.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.28. GuruFocus considers SMRT Holdings Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:0117:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 2.45 (55% below median its 10-year median of 5.47)
  • GF Value™: RM0.28 vs. price of RM0.20 (28.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 47/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 65.7% below the Education median (#36 of 212)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0117 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


SMRT Holdings Bhd Business Description

Address University of Cyberjaya Campus, Level 8, Tower Block, Persiaran Bestari, Cyber 11, Cyberjaya, SGR, MYS, 63000
SMRT Holdings Bhd is a Malaysian company that is principally engaged in investment holding. The operating segments of the company are Investment Holding and Technology. The Technology segment provides software consultancy and development and its related services and hence it generates maximum revenue for the company. The company operates solely in Malaysia.
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