Hextar Industries Bhd (XKLS:0161) EV-to-EBITDA: 15.72 (As of Aug. 14, 2026) — 27% Below Median

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XKLS:0161 Hextar Industries Bhd XKLS:0161
41 GF Score
Price RM0.26
GF Value RM0.41
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Hextar Industries Bhd EV-to-EBITDA?

Hextar Industries Bhd XKLS:0161 -1.89% 41 EV-to-EBITDA is 15.72 as of Aug. 14, 2026, which is 27% below its 10-year median of 21.50. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0161 with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.41 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 213 Agriculture companies, Hextar Industries Bhd ranks worse than 69.01% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Hextar Industries Bhd's enterprise value is RM889 Mil. Hextar Industries Bhd's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM57 Mil. Therefore, Hextar Industries Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 15.72.

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

XKLS:0161' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -35.95   Med: 21.5   Max: 163.07
Current: 15.71

During the past 12 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Hextar Industries Bhd was 163.07. The lowest was -35.95. And the median was 21.50.

XKLS:0161's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
69.01% of 213 companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 9.68 vs XKLS:0161: 15.71

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 (2026-08-14), Hextar Industries Bhd's stock price is RM0.26. Hextar Industries Bhd's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM0.001. Therefore, Hextar Industries Bhd's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 260.00.

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


Hextar Industries Bhd  (XKLS:0161) 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.

Hextar Industries Bhd's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=0.26/0.001
=260.00

Hextar Industries Bhd's share price for today is RM0.26.
Hextar Industries 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 RM0.001.

* 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?


Hextar Industries Bhd EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Hextar Industries Bhd EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hextar Industries 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.

Hextar Industries Bhd EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Hextar Industries Bhd Annual Data
Trend Aug15 Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Hextar Industries Bhd Quarterly Data
Feb21 May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Nov22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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XKLS:0161 vs CTVA, CF, MOS: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Hextar Industries 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.


Hextar Industries Bhd EV-to-EBITDA vs Agriculture Industry

For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, Hextar Industries Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Hextar Industries Bhd EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Hextar Industries Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=888.611/56.544
=15.72

Hextar Industries Bhd's current Enterprise Value is RM889 Mil.
Hextar Industries 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 RM57 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 15.72 mean?
Hextar Industries Bhd (XKLS:0161) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 15.72 as of Aug. 14, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Hextar Industries Bhd. This is 27% below median its historical median of 21.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Hextar Industries Bhd ranks #147 out of 213 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 69%.
Is Hextar Industries Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Hextar Industries Bhd's current EV-to-EBITDA of 15.72 is 27% below median its 10-year median of 21.50. The Agriculture industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.68. Hextar Industries Bhd's value of 15.72 is 62.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hextar Industries Bhd ranks #147 out of 213 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hextar Industries Bhd has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hextar Industries Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, Hextar Industries Bhd ranks #147 out of 213 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Hextar Industries Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.68. Hextar Industries Bhd's value of 15.72 is 62.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 21.50 vs. the industry median of 9.68, Hextar Industries 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 an Agriculture company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Agriculture companies is 9.68, based on 213 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. Hextar Industries Bhd's current EV-to-EBITDA of 15.72 is 62.4% 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 Hextar Industries Bhd. For the Agriculture industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hextar Industries Bhd's current EV-to-EBITDA is 15.72, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 21.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hextar Industries Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hextar Industries Bhd (XKLS:0161) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.41, compared to a current price of RM0.26 — trading 36.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 15.72, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 21.50 and 62.4% above the Agriculture industry median of 9.68. Hextar Industries Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 6 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 Hextar Industries Bhd (XKLS:0161), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 15.72 as of Aug. 14, 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 Hextar Industries Bhd (XKLS:0161) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hextar Industries Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.26 is trading 36.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.41. GuruFocus considers Hextar Industries Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:0161:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 15.72 (27% below median its 10-year median of 21.50)
  • GF Value™: RM0.41 vs. price of RM0.26 (36.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 41/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 62.4% above the Agriculture median (#147 of 213)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0161 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hextar Industries Bhd Business Description

Address Jalan Bayu Laut 4/KS09, No. 63 and 64, Kota Bayuemas, Klang, SGR, MYS, 41200
Hextar Industries Bhd is a Malaysia-based investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, the company operates in the following reportable segments: Fertilisers, Industrial and consumer, and Investment holding. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Fertilisers segment, which is engaged in manufacturing and formulating compound fertilisers, distributing and trading various fertilisers, as well as providing crop management solutions, professional agronomic advisory and consultation, and other related services. This segment's product portfolio mainly comprises NPK Compound fertilizer, Straight fertilizer, organic-enriched NPK Compound fertilizer, and Specialty fertilizers, among others. Geographically, the group derives maximum revenue from Malaysia.
41GF Score

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