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Smart Asia Chemical BhdXKLS:0306 31 EV-to-EBITDA is 8.50 as of Aug. 10, 2026, which is 36% below its 10-year median of 13.26. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0306 with a GF Score™ of 31/100. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,322 Chemicals companies, Smart Asia Chemical Bhd ranks better than 67.4% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Smart Asia Chemical Bhd's enterprise value is RM83.83 Mil.
Smart Asia Chemical Bhd's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM9.86 Mil. Therefore, Smart Asia Chemical Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 8.50.
The historical rank and industry rank for Smart Asia Chemical Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0306'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.75 Med: 13.26 Max: 50.72
Current: 8.5
During the past 6 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Smart Asia Chemical Bhd was 50.72. The lowest was 7.75. And the median was 13.26.
XKLS:0306's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 67.4% of 1322
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 13.375
vs XKLS:0306: 8.50
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.
Smart Asia Chemical Bhd (XKLS:0306) 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.
Smart Asia Chemical Bhd's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Smart Asia Chemical Bhd's share price for today is RM0.17.
Smart Asia Chemical 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 RM0.009.
* 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).
* 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.
XKLS:0306 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Smart Asia Chemical 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.
Smart Asia Chemical Bhd EV-to-EBITDA vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Smart Asia Chemical Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Smart Asia Chemical Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Smart Asia Chemical Bhd's current Enterprise Value is RM83.83 Mil.
Smart Asia Chemical 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 RM9.86 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.
Smart Asia Chemical Bhd (XKLS:0306) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 8.50 as of Aug. 10, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Smart Asia Chemical Bhd. This is 36% below median its historical median of 13.26. Over the past decade, Smart Asia Chemical Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 7.75 to 50.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Smart Asia Chemical Bhd ranks #431 out of 1322 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 32.6%.
Is Smart Asia Chemical Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Smart Asia Chemical Bhd's current EV-to-EBITDA of 8.50 is 36% below median its 10-year median of 13.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.75 to a high of 50.72. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.38. Smart Asia Chemical Bhd's value of 8.50 is 36.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Smart Asia Chemical Bhd ranks #431 out of 1322 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Smart Asia Chemical Bhd has a GF Score™ of 31/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Smart Asia Chemical Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Smart Asia Chemical Bhd ranks #431 out of 1322 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Smart Asia Chemical Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.38. Smart Asia Chemical Bhd's value of 8.50 is 36.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Smart Asia Chemical Bhd's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 7.75 to 50.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.26 vs. the industry median of 13.38, Smart Asia Chemical 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 a Chemicals company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Chemicals companies is 13.38, based on 1,322 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. Smart Asia Chemical Bhd's current EV-to-EBITDA of 8.50 is 36.4% 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 Smart Asia Chemical Bhd. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Smart Asia Chemical Bhd's current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.50, which is 36% below median its own 10-year median of 13.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Smart Asia Chemical Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Smart Asia Chemical Bhd (XKLS:0306) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 8.50. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.50, which is 36% below median its 10-year median of 13.26 and 36.4% below the Chemicals industry median of 13.38. Smart Asia Chemical Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 31/100 with 7 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 Smart Asia Chemical Bhd (XKLS:0306), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.50 as of Aug. 10, 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.
Smart Asia Chemical Bhd is an investment holding company. Through its subsidiaries, it is involved in the development, manufacturing, distribution, and sale of decorative paints and protective coatings for household and industrial applications. Also involved in the development, manufacturing, distribution and sale of related products, namely colourants, and binding and coating chemicals; sale and trading of painting tools and accessories, aerosol spray paints and other related products to complement decorative paints and protective coatings offerings, ODM services of decorative paints, protective coatings as well as binding and coating chemicals for third party brand owners. Company has three segments manufacturing, sale and trading and other.
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