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What is Melewar Industrial Group Bhd EV-to-EBITDA?
Melewar Industrial Group BhdXKLS:3778 42 EV-to-EBITDA is 7.18 as of Aug. 15, 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 6.37. GuruFocus rates XKLS:3778 with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.20 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 527 Steel companies, Melewar Industrial Group Bhd ranks better than 68.88% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Melewar Industrial Group Bhd's enterprise value is RM181.6 Mil.
Melewar Industrial Group Bhd's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM25.3 Mil. Therefore, Melewar Industrial Group Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 7.18.
The historical rank and industry rank for Melewar Industrial Group Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:3778'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -18.24 Med: 6.37 Max: 59.53
Current: 7.18
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Melewar Industrial Group Bhd was 59.53. The lowest was -18.24. And the median was 6.37.
XKLS:3778's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 68.88% of 527
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 10.18
vs XKLS:3778: 7.18
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.
Melewar Industrial Group Bhd (XKLS:3778) 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.
Melewar Industrial Group Bhd's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Melewar Industrial Group Bhd's share price for today is RM0.13.
Melewar Industrial Group 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 RM-0.003.
* 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).
* 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.
XKLS:3778 vs NUE, STLD, RS: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Melewar Industrial Group 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.
Melewar Industrial Group Bhd EV-to-EBITDA vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Melewar Industrial Group Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Melewar Industrial Group Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Melewar Industrial Group Bhd's current Enterprise Value is RM181.6 Mil.
Melewar Industrial Group 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 RM25.3 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.
Melewar Industrial Group Bhd (XKLS:3778) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 7.18 as of Aug. 15, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Melewar Industrial Group Bhd. This is 13% above median its historical median of 6.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Melewar Industrial Group Bhd ranks #164 out of 527 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 31.1%.
Is Melewar Industrial Group Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Melewar Industrial Group Bhd's current EV-to-EBITDA of 7.18 is 13% above median its 10-year median of 6.37. The Steel industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.18. Melewar Industrial Group Bhd's value of 7.18 is 29.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Melewar Industrial Group Bhd ranks #164 out of 527 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Melewar Industrial Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Melewar Industrial Group Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Melewar Industrial Group Bhd ranks #164 out of 527 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Melewar Industrial Group Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.18. Melewar Industrial Group Bhd's value of 7.18 is 29.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.37 vs. the industry median of 10.18, Melewar Industrial Group 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 Steel company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Steel companies is 10.18, based on 527 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. Melewar Industrial Group Bhd's current EV-to-EBITDA of 7.18 is 29.5% 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 Melewar Industrial Group Bhd. For the Steel industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Melewar Industrial Group Bhd's current EV-to-EBITDA is 7.18, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 6.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Melewar Industrial Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Melewar Industrial Group Bhd (XKLS:3778) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.20, compared to a current price of RM0.13 — trading 35% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 7.18, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 6.37 and 29.5% below the Steel industry median of 10.18. Melewar Industrial Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 5 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 Melewar Industrial Group Bhd (XKLS:3778), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 7.18 as of Aug. 15, 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 Melewar Industrial Group Bhd (XKLS:3778) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Melewar Industrial Group Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.13 is trading 35% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.20.
GuruFocus considers Melewar Industrial Group Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:3778:
EV-to-EBITDA: 7.18 (13% above median its 10-year median of 6.37)
GF Value™: RM0.20 vs. price of RM0.13 (35% below fair value)
Industry Position: 29.5% below the Steel median (#164 of 527)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:3778 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Melewar Industrial Group Bhd along with its subsidiaries, operates in four reportable segments. The Steel Tube segment is in the business of manufacturing and sales of steel pipes and tubes. The Cold Rolled Coil segment is in the business of manufacturing and sales of cold-rolled coils. The investment holding segment refers to companies with investments in subsidiaries and companies with investments in quoted and unquoted equity securities. Others comprise companies involved in the food, trade-retail business, modular construction, and metal scraps trading businesses. It generates maximum revenue from the Cold rolled coil segment. Geographically, the group derives maximum revenue from Malaysia.
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