Key Asic Bhd (XKLS:0143) EV-to-EBITDA: -14.68 (As of Aug. 12, 2026)

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What is Key Asic Bhd EV-to-EBITDA?

Key Asic Bhd XKLS:0143 EV-to-EBITDA is -14.68 as of Aug. 12, 2026. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 758 Semiconductors companies, Key Asic Bhd ranks worse than 131925.99% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Key Asic Bhd's enterprise value is RM43.25 Mil. Key Asic Bhd's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was RM-2.95 Mil. Therefore, Key Asic Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -14.68.

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

XKLS:0143' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -163   Med: -8.55   Max: 646.36
Current: -14.68

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Key Asic Bhd was 646.36. The lowest was -163.00. And the median was -8.55.

XKLS:0143's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 758 companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 26.005 vs XKLS:0143: -14.68

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 (2026-08-12), Key Asic Bhd's stock price is RM0.035. Key Asic Bhd's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was RM-0.003. Therefore, Key Asic 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).


Key Asic Bhd  (XKLS:0143) 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.

Key Asic Bhd's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=0.035/-0.003
=At Loss

Key Asic Bhd's share price for today is RM0.035.
Key Asic Bhd's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was RM-0.003.

* 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?


Key Asic Bhd EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Key Asic Bhd EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Key Asic 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.

Key Asic Bhd EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Key Asic Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec15 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25 May26
EV-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -6.81 -21.06 -5.42 -31.42 -12.30

Key Asic Bhd Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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 -31.42 -94.54 43.70 22.41 -12.30

XKLS:0143 vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, Key Asic 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.


Key Asic Bhd EV-to-EBITDA vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Key Asic Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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



Key Asic Bhd EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Key Asic Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=43.251/-2.947
=-14.68

Key Asic Bhd's current Enterprise Value is RM43.25 Mil.
Key Asic Bhd's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was RM-2.95 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 -14.68 mean?
Key Asic Bhd (XKLS:0143) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -14.68 as of Aug. 12, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Key Asic Bhd. According to the industry distribution chart, Key Asic Bhd ranks #999999 out of 758 companies in the Semiconductors industry.
Is Key Asic Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Key Asic Bhd's current EV-to-EBITDA is -14.68. Based on the distribution chart, Key Asic Bhd ranks #999999 out of 758 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does Key Asic Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Key Asic Bhd ranks #999999 out of 758 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Key Asic Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 26.01. 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 Semiconductors company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Semiconductors companies is 26.01, based on 758 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 Key Asic Bhd. For the Semiconductors industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 26.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Key Asic Bhd's current EV-to-EBITDA is -14.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Key Asic Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Key Asic Bhd (XKLS:0143) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.04, compared to a current price of RM0.04 — trading 12.5% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -14.68. 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 Key Asic Bhd (XKLS:0143), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -14.68 as of Aug. 12, 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.

Key Asic Bhd Business Description

Address 8, First Avenue, 6th Floor, Unit 3, Bandar Utama, Petaling Jaya, SGR, MYS, 47800
Key Asic Bhd engages in turnkey application-specific integrated circuit design services for consumer, wireless, and personal electronics applications. It also provides data processing, data management, disk-based backup solutions, telecommunications, office automation, network infrastructure and intelligent storage networking support. The company operates through the Non-Recurring Engineering Services and Recurring Engineering Services business segments.