Polymer Link Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0381) EV-to-EBITDA: 15.69 (As of Aug. 19, 2026) — 116% Above Median

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XKLS:0381 Polymer Link Holdings Bhd XKLS:0381
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What is Polymer Link Holdings Bhd EV-to-EBITDA?

Polymer Link Holdings Bhd XKLS:0381 +5.26% 47 EV-to-EBITDA is 15.69 as of Aug. 19, 2026, which is 116% above its 10-year median of 7.25. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0381 with a GF Score™ of 47/100. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,330 Chemicals companies, Polymer Link Holdings Bhd ranks worse than 55.19% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Polymer Link Holdings Bhd's enterprise value is RM145.1 Mil. Polymer Link Holdings Bhd's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM9.2 Mil. Therefore, Polymer Link Holdings Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 15.69.

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

XKLS:0381' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.18   Med: 7.25   Max: 16.29
Current: 15.69

During the past 8 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Polymer Link Holdings Bhd was 16.29. The lowest was 5.18. And the median was 7.25.

XKLS:0381's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
55.19% of 1330 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 13.03 vs XKLS:0381: 15.69

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 (2026-08-19), Polymer Link Holdings Bhd's stock price is RM0.20. Polymer Link Holdings Bhd's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM0.267. Therefore, Polymer Link Holdings Bhd's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 0.75.

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


Polymer Link Holdings Bhd  (XKLS:0381) 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.

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

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=0.20/0.267
=0.75

Polymer Link Holdings Bhd's share price for today is RM0.20.
Polymer Link 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 RM0.267.

* 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?


Polymer Link Holdings Bhd EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Polymer Link Holdings Bhd EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Polymer Link 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.

Polymer Link Holdings Bhd EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Polymer Link Holdings Bhd Annual Data
Trend Sep15 Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24
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Polymer Link Holdings Bhd Quarterly Data
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XKLS:0381 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Polymer Link 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.


Polymer Link Holdings Bhd EV-to-EBITDA vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Polymer Link Holdings Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Polymer Link Holdings Bhd EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=145.093/9.248
=15.69

Polymer Link Holdings Bhd's current Enterprise Value is RM145.1 Mil.
Polymer Link 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 RM9.2 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 15.69 mean?
Polymer Link Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0381) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 15.69 as of Aug. 19, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Polymer Link Holdings Bhd. This is 116% above median its historical median of 7.25. Over the past decade, Polymer Link Holdings Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.18 to 16.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Polymer Link Holdings Bhd ranks #734 out of 1330 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 55.2%.
Is Polymer Link Holdings Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Polymer Link Holdings Bhd's current EV-to-EBITDA of 15.69 is 116% above median its 10-year median of 7.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.18 to a high of 16.29. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.03. Polymer Link Holdings Bhd's value of 15.69 is 20.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Polymer Link Holdings Bhd ranks #734 out of 1330 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Polymer Link Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 47/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Polymer Link Holdings Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Polymer Link Holdings Bhd ranks #734 out of 1330 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Polymer Link Holdings Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.03. Polymer Link Holdings Bhd's value of 15.69 is 20.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Polymer Link Holdings Bhd's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.18 to 16.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.25 vs. the industry median of 13.03, Polymer Link Holdings 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 a Chemicals company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Chemicals companies is 13.03, based on 1,330 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. Polymer Link Holdings Bhd's current EV-to-EBITDA of 15.69 is 20.4% 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 Polymer Link Holdings Bhd. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Polymer Link Holdings Bhd's current EV-to-EBITDA is 15.69, which is 116% above median its own 10-year median of 7.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Polymer Link Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Polymer Link Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0381) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 15.69. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 15.69, which is 116% above median its 10-year median of 7.25 and 20.4% above the Chemicals industry median of 13.03. Polymer Link Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 9 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 Polymer Link Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0381), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 15.69 as of Aug. 19, 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.

Polymer Link Holdings Bhd Business Description

Address Jalan Tun Perak 1/KU16, Lot 99045, Perdana Industrial Park, Pelabuhan Klang, SGR, MYS, 42000
Polymer Link Holdings Bhd is an investment holding company. Through its subsidiaries, the company is principally engaged in the manufacturing and supply of plastic materials to customers across a wide range of industries and international markets. The company's Business segments are: i) Manufacturing: Manufacturing of compounded plastic powder and non-compounded plastic powder, ii) Trading: Trading and servicing of air compressors systems, iii) Investment holding and others: Others include the trading of premium grade lubricants. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Manufacturing segment. Geographically, the company's principal markets are the Philippines, India, Malaysia and Australia, with the maximum revenue generated from Philippines.
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