Zelan Bhd (XKLS:2283) EV-to-EBITDA: 1.55 (As of Sep. 03, 2026) — 79% Below Median

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What is Zelan Bhd EV-to-EBITDA?

Zelan Bhd XKLS:2283 EV-to-EBITDA is 1.55 as of Sep. 03, 2026, which is 79% below its 10-year median of 7.44. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,466 Construction companies, Zelan Bhd ranks better than 93.66% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Zelan Bhd's enterprise value is RM309.86 Mil. Zelan Bhd's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was RM199.58 Mil. Therefore, Zelan Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 1.55.

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

XKLS:2283' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -764.63   Med: 7.44   Max: 29.92
Current: 1.55

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Zelan Bhd was 29.92. The lowest was -764.63. And the median was 7.44.

XKLS:2283's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
93.66% of 1466 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 8.74 vs XKLS:2283: 1.55

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 (2026-09-03), Zelan Bhd's stock price is RM0.065. Zelan Bhd's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was RM0.211. Therefore, Zelan Bhd's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 0.31.

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


Zelan Bhd  (XKLS:2283) 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.

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

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=0.065/0.211
=0.31

Zelan Bhd's share price for today is RM0.065.
Zelan Bhd's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was RM0.211.

* 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?


Zelan Bhd EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Zelan Bhd EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Zelan 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.

Zelan Bhd EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Zelan Bhd Annual Data
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EV-to-EBITDA
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Zelan Bhd Quarterly Data
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XKLS:2283 vs PWR, FIX, EME: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Zelan 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.


Zelan Bhd EV-to-EBITDA vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Zelan Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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



Zelan Bhd EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=309.857/199.576
=1.55

Zelan Bhd's current Enterprise Value is RM309.86 Mil.
Zelan Bhd's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was RM199.58 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 1.55 mean?
Zelan Bhd (XKLS:2283) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 1.55 as of Sep. 03, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Zelan Bhd. This is 79% below median its historical median of 7.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Zelan Bhd ranks #93 out of 1466 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 6.3%.
Is Zelan Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Zelan Bhd's current EV-to-EBITDA of 1.55 is 79% below median its 10-year median of 7.44. The Construction industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.74. Zelan Bhd's value of 1.55 is 82.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zelan Bhd ranks #93 out of 1466 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does Zelan Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Zelan Bhd ranks #93 out of 1466 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Zelan Bhd in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.74. Zelan Bhd's value of 1.55 is 82.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.44 vs. the industry median of 8.74, Zelan 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 Construction company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Construction companies is 8.74, based on 1,466 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. Zelan Bhd's current EV-to-EBITDA of 1.55 is 82.3% 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 Zelan Bhd. For the Construction industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zelan Bhd's current EV-to-EBITDA is 1.55, which is 79% below median its own 10-year median of 7.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zelan Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zelan Bhd (XKLS:2283) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.04, compared to a current price of RM0.07 — trading 62.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 1.55, which is 79% below median its 10-year median of 7.44 and 82.3% below the Construction industry median of 8.74. 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 Zelan Bhd (XKLS:2283), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 1.55 as of Sep. 03, 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.

Zelan Bhd Business Description

Address No. 1, Jalan Tasik Permaisuri 2, 24th Floor, Wisma Zelan, Bandar Tun Razak, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 56000
Zelan Bhd is a company involved in the engineering and construction business sector. The company business segments are the Engineering and Construction segment, which includes projects in Indonesia, the Middle East, and Malaysia, the Property and Development business segment, which includes rental income, car park income, and management fees; the Asset facility management business segment are asset management services provided for the concession agreement; and Investment business segment includes rental income. The majority of the revenue is derived from Asset facility management segment.