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Batu Kawan BhdXKLS:1899 -0.67%56 EV-to-EBITDA is 11.20 as of Aug. 13, 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 11.78. GuruFocus rates XKLS:1899 with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of RM21.37 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 468 Conglomerates companies, Batu Kawan Bhd ranks worse than 63.89% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Batu Kawan Bhd's enterprise value is RM26,821 Mil.
Batu Kawan Bhd's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM2,395 Mil. Therefore, Batu Kawan Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 11.20.
The historical rank and industry rank for Batu Kawan Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:1899'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.56 Med: 11.78 Max: 18.28
Current: 11.2
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Batu Kawan Bhd was 18.28. The lowest was 6.56. And the median was 11.78.
XKLS:1899's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 63.89% of 468
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 8.85
vs XKLS:1899: 11.20
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.
Batu Kawan Bhd (XKLS:1899) 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.
Batu Kawan Bhd's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Batu Kawan Bhd's share price for today is RM20.74.
Batu Kawan 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 RM1.540.
* 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 Batu Kawan 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.
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Batu Kawan 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.
Batu Kawan Bhd EV-to-EBITDA vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Batu Kawan Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Batu Kawan Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Batu Kawan Bhd's current Enterprise Value is RM26,821 Mil.
Batu Kawan 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 RM2,395 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.
Batu Kawan Bhd (XKLS:1899) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 11.20 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 Batu Kawan Bhd. This is near median its historical median of 11.78. Over the past decade, Batu Kawan Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 6.56 to 18.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Batu Kawan Bhd ranks #299 out of 468 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 63.9%.
Is Batu Kawan Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Batu Kawan Bhd's current EV-to-EBITDA of 11.20 is near median its 10-year median of 11.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.56 to a high of 18.28. The Conglomerates industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.85. Batu Kawan Bhd's value of 11.20 is 26.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Batu Kawan Bhd ranks #299 out of 468 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Batu Kawan Bhd has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Batu Kawan Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA compare to MMM and HON?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Batu Kawan Bhd ranks #299 out of 468 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Batu Kawan Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.85. Batu Kawan Bhd's value of 11.20 is 26.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Batu Kawan Bhd's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 6.56 to 18.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.78 vs. the industry median of 8.85, Batu Kawan 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 Conglomerates company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Conglomerates companies is 8.85, based on 468 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. Batu Kawan Bhd's current EV-to-EBITDA of 11.20 is 26.6% 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 Batu Kawan Bhd. For the Conglomerates industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Batu Kawan Bhd's current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.20, which is near median its own 10-year median of 11.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Batu Kawan Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Batu Kawan Bhd (XKLS:1899) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM21.37, compared to a current price of RM20.74 — trading 2.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.20, which is near median its 10-year median of 11.78 and 26.6% above the Conglomerates industry median of 8.85. Batu Kawan Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Batu Kawan Bhd (XKLS:1899), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.20 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.
Is Batu Kawan Bhd (XKLS:1899) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Batu Kawan Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM20.74 is trading 2.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM21.37.
GuruFocus considers Batu Kawan Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:1899:
EV-to-EBITDA: 11.20 (near median its 10-year median of 11.78)
GF Value™: RM21.37 vs. price of RM20.74 (2.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 26.6% above the Conglomerates median (#299 of 468)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:1899 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Batu Kawan Bhd is a holding company that focuses on harvesting palm trees and manufacturing and selling rubber and chemical products through its subsidiaries. The firm operates through four segments: plantation, manufacturing, property development, and investment holdings/others. The manufacturing segment generates majority revenue through selling a variety of chemical-based products, including oleochemicals, industrial amides, rubber gloves, and esters. The plantation segment generates the second portion of total revenue by cultivating and processing palm trees into both fresh fruit bunches and rubber products. Geographically, the firm operates in Asia, Europe, Americas, and Africa, with the majority of its revenue generated from Asian and European countries.
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