Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd (XKLS:2453) EV-to-EBITDA: 11.02 (As of Aug. 14, 2026) — 34% Below Median

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XKLS:2453 Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd XKLS:2453
73 GF Score
Price RM6.60
GF Value RM6.08
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd EV-to-EBITDA?

Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd XKLS:2453 73 EV-to-EBITDA is 11.02 as of Aug. 14, 2026, which is 34% below its 10-year median of 16.62. GuruFocus rates XKLS:2453 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of RM6.08 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,644 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd ranks worse than 59.67% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd's enterprise value is RM810.98 Mil. Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM73.58 Mil. Therefore, Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 11.02.

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

XKLS:2453' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -314.86   Med: 16.62   Max: 1147.57
Current: 11.03

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd was 1147.57. The lowest was -314.86. And the median was 16.62.

XKLS:2453's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
59.67% of 1644 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 9.115 vs XKLS:2453: 11.03

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 (2026-08-14), Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd's stock price is RM6.60. Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM0.583. Therefore, Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 11.32.

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


Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd  (XKLS:2453) 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.

Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=6.60/0.583
=11.32

Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd's share price for today is RM6.60.
Kluang Rubber Co Malaya 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 RM0.583.

* 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?


Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kluang Rubber Co Malaya 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.

Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd Quarterly Data
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XKLS:2453 vs ADM, BG, TSN: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Farm Products subindustry, Kluang Rubber Co Malaya 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.


Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd EV-to-EBITDA vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


XKLS:2453
73GF Score
Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd XKLS:2453
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Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=810.978/73.576
=11.02

Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd's current Enterprise Value is RM810.98 Mil.
Kluang Rubber Co Malaya 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 RM73.58 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 11.02 mean?
Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd (XKLS:2453) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 11.02 as of Aug. 14, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd. This is 34% below median its historical median of 16.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd ranks #981 out of 1644 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 59.7%.
Is Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd's current EV-to-EBITDA of 11.02 is 34% below median its 10-year median of 16.62. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.12. Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd's value of 11.02 is 20.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd ranks #981 out of 1644 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd ranks #981 out of 1644 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.12. Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd's value of 11.02 is 20.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 16.62 vs. the industry median of 9.12, Kluang Rubber Co Malaya 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 9.12, based on 1,644 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. Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd's current EV-to-EBITDA of 11.02 is 20.9% 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 Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd's current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.02, which is 34% below median its own 10-year median of 16.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd (XKLS:2453) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM6.08, compared to a current price of RM6.60 — trading 8.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.02, which is 34% below median its 10-year median of 16.62 and 20.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 9.12. Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 6 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 Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd (XKLS:2453), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.02 as of Aug. 14, 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 Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd (XKLS:2453) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM6.60 is trading 8.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM6.08. GuruFocus considers Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:2453:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 11.02 (34% below median its 10-year median of 16.62)
  • GF Value™: RM6.08 vs. price of RM6.60 (8.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 20.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#981 of 1644)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:2453 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd Business Description

Address Batu 2 Jalan Mengkibol, Kluang Estate, P.O. Box 64, Kluang, JHR, MYS, 86007
Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd is an investment holding company. It has two reportable segments: Plantation and Investments. Its Plantation segment is engaged in the cultivation of oil palm. The Investments segment is engaged in the long-term portfolio investment in securities, deposits with banks, and investment properties. It generates maximum revenue from the Plantation segment. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Malaysia and also has its presence in Singapore, Hong Kong, United Kingdom, Cayman Islands and Australia.
73GF Score

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