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Elsa BhdXKLS:0458 -2.27%16 EV-to-EBITDA is 4.50 as of Aug. 13, 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 4.72. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0458 with a GF Score™ of 16/100. Among 768 Oil & Gas companies, Elsa Bhd ranks better than 74.74% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Elsa Bhd's enterprise value is RM83.2 Mil.
Elsa Bhd's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was RM18.5 Mil. Therefore, Elsa Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 4.50.
The historical rank and industry rank for Elsa Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0458'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.35 Med: 4.72 Max: 5.66
Current: 4.5
During the past 4 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Elsa Bhd was 5.66. The lowest was 4.35. And the median was 4.72.
XKLS:0458's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 74.74% of 768
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 7.45
vs XKLS:0458: 4.50
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.
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.
Elsa Bhd's share price for today is RM0.215.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Elsa Bhd's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was RM0.020.
* 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).
The historical data trend for Elsa 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.
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XKLS:0458 vs SLB, BKR, FTI: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Elsa 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.
Elsa Bhd EV-to-EBITDA vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Elsa Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Elsa Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Elsa Bhd's current Enterprise Value is RM83.2 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Elsa Bhd's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was RM18.5 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.
Elsa Bhd (XKLS:0458) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 4.50 as of Aug. 13, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Elsa Bhd. This is near median its historical median of 4.72. Over the past decade, Elsa Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.35 to 5.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Elsa Bhd ranks #194 out of 768 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 25.3%.
Is Elsa Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Elsa Bhd's current EV-to-EBITDA of 4.50 is near median its 10-year median of 4.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.35 to a high of 5.66. The Oil & Gas industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.45. Elsa Bhd's value of 4.50 is 39.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Elsa Bhd ranks #194 out of 768 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Elsa Bhd has a GF Score™ of 16/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Elsa Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA compare to SLB and BKR?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Elsa Bhd ranks #194 out of 768 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Elsa Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.45. Elsa Bhd's value of 4.50 is 39.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Elsa Bhd's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.35 to 5.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.72 vs. the industry median of 7.45, Elsa 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 Oil & Gas company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Oil & Gas companies is 7.45, based on 768 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. Elsa Bhd's current EV-to-EBITDA of 4.50 is 39.6% 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 Elsa Bhd. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Elsa Bhd's current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.50, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Elsa Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Elsa Bhd (XKLS:0458) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 4.50. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.50, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.72 and 39.6% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 7.45. Elsa Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 16/100. 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 Elsa Bhd (XKLS:0458), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.50 as of Aug. 13, 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.
Elsa Bhd is an investment holding company. Through its subsidiaries, the company is principally involved in the provision of O&G service and equipment solutions which include, amongst others, oilfield service solutions, talent solutions, digital solutions as well as robotics and engineering solutions. Its main business segments comprise: i) Oilfield service solutions, Talent solutions, Digital solutions, and Robotics and engineering solutions. The majority of revenue is derived from the Oilfield service solutions segment, which include supporting activities throughout the lifecycle of an oilfield, mainly in subsurface geoscience and petroleum engineering services, production optimisation services and well services subsegments. Geographically, key revenue is derived from Malaysia.
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