Kuchai Development Bhd (XKLS:2186) EV-to-EBITDA: 75.73 (As of Aug. 08, 2026) — 84044% Above Median

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What is Kuchai Development Bhd EV-to-EBITDA?

Kuchai Development Bhd XKLS:2186 EV-to-EBITDA is 75.73 as of Aug. 08, 2026, which is 84044% above its 10-year median of 0.09. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Kuchai Development Bhd's enterprise value is RM-54.15 Mil. Kuchai Development Bhd's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was RM-0.72 Mil. Therefore, Kuchai Development Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 75.73.

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

XKLS:2186' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.83   Med: 0.09   Max: 75.73
Current: 75.73

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Kuchai Development Bhd was 75.73. The lowest was -5.83. And the median was 0.09.

XKLS:2186's EV-to-EBITDA is not ranked
in the Asset Management industry.
Industry Median: 8.59 vs XKLS:2186: 75.73

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 (2026-08-08), Kuchai Development Bhd's stock price is RM0.03. Kuchai Development Bhd's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was RM-1.507. Therefore, Kuchai Development Bhd's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.

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


Kuchai Development Bhd  (XKLS:2186) 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.

Kuchai Development Bhd's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=0.03/-1.507
=At Loss

Kuchai Development Bhd's share price for today is RM0.03.
Kuchai Development Bhd's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was RM-1.507.

* 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?


Kuchai Development Bhd EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Kuchai Development Bhd EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kuchai Development 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.

Kuchai Development Bhd EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Kuchai Development Bhd Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
EV-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1.05 -0.03 -2.54 4.22 33.34

Kuchai Development Bhd Quarterly Data
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EV-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.00 1.67 2.93 33.34 3.91

XKLS:2186 vs BLK, BX, KKR: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Kuchai Development 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.


Kuchai Development Bhd EV-to-EBITDA vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Kuchai Development Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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



Kuchai Development Bhd EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Kuchai Development Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=-54.148/-0.715
=75.73

Kuchai Development Bhd's current Enterprise Value is RM-54.15 Mil.
Kuchai Development Bhd's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was RM-0.72 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 75.73 mean?
Kuchai Development Bhd (XKLS:2186) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 75.73 as of Aug. 08, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Kuchai Development Bhd. This is 84044% above median its historical median of 0.09.
Is Kuchai Development Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Kuchai Development Bhd's current EV-to-EBITDA of 75.73 is 84044% above median its 10-year median of 0.09. The Asset Management industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.59. Kuchai Development Bhd's value of 75.73 is 781.6% above this industry median.
How does Kuchai Development Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA compare to BLK and BX?
Kuchai Development Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA of 75.73 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.59. Kuchai Development Bhd's value of 75.73 is 781.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.09 vs. the industry median of 8.59, Kuchai Development 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 Asset Management company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Asset Management companies is 8.59, based on 512 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. Kuchai Development Bhd's current EV-to-EBITDA of 75.73 is 781.6% 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 Kuchai Development Bhd. For the Asset Management industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kuchai Development Bhd's current EV-to-EBITDA is 75.73, which is 84044% above median its own 10-year median of 0.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kuchai Development Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Kuchai Development Bhd (XKLS:2186) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 75.73. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.09, compared to a current price of RM0.03 — trading 66.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 75.73, which is 84044% above median its 10-year median of 0.09 and 781.6% above the Asset Management industry median of 8.59. 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 Kuchai Development Bhd (XKLS:2186), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 75.73 as of Aug. 08, 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.

Kuchai Development Bhd Business Description

Address Jalan Ibrahim, 8F, 8th Floor, Foh Chong Building, Johor Bahru, JHR, MYS, 80000
Kuchai Development Bhd is a Malaysia-based company that is principally engaged in investment holdings and rental of property. Its investment holdings consist of holdings in domestic and foreign listed equity securities, investment funds, and selected physical commodities. The properties of the company include eight acres of land in Malaysia and a shop-house at Emerald Hill Road, Singapore. It generates revenue in the form of dividend income, rental income, and interest income. Geographically, the derives maximum revenue from its investments in Singapore and the rest from Malaysia.