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Malayan Cement BhdXKLS:3794 +1.10%73 EV-to-EBITDA is 6.45 as of Aug. 17, 2026, which is 41% below its 10-year median of 10.97. GuruFocus rates XKLS:3794 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of RM5.56 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 349 Building Materials companies, Malayan Cement Bhd ranks better than 69.05% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Malayan Cement Bhd's enterprise value is RM10,314 Mil.
Malayan Cement Bhd's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM1,599 Mil. Therefore, Malayan Cement Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 6.45.
The historical rank and industry rank for Malayan Cement Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:3794'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -293.75 Med: 10.97 Max: 113.66
Current: 6.45
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Malayan Cement Bhd was 113.66. The lowest was -293.75. And the median was 10.97.
XKLS:3794's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 69.05% of 349
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 8.96
vs XKLS:3794: 6.45
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.
Malayan Cement Bhd (XKLS:3794) 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.
Malayan Cement Bhd's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Malayan Cement Bhd's share price for today is RM6.42.
Malayan Cement 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 RM0.446.
* 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 Malayan Cement 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.
XKLS:3794 vs CRH, VMC, MLM: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Malayan Cement 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.
Malayan Cement Bhd EV-to-EBITDA vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Malayan Cement Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Malayan Cement Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Malayan Cement Bhd's current Enterprise Value is RM10,314 Mil.
Malayan Cement 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 RM1,599 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.
Malayan Cement Bhd (XKLS:3794) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 6.45 as of Aug. 17, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Malayan Cement Bhd. This is 41% below median its historical median of 10.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Malayan Cement Bhd ranks #108 out of 349 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 30.9%.
Is Malayan Cement Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Malayan Cement Bhd's current EV-to-EBITDA of 6.45 is 41% below median its 10-year median of 10.97. The Building Materials industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.96. Malayan Cement Bhd's value of 6.45 is 28% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Malayan Cement Bhd ranks #108 out of 349 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Malayan Cement Bhd has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Malayan Cement Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Malayan Cement Bhd ranks #108 out of 349 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Malayan Cement Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.96. Malayan Cement Bhd's value of 6.45 is 28% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.97 vs. the industry median of 8.96, Malayan Cement 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 Building Materials company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Building Materials companies is 8.96, based on 349 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. Malayan Cement Bhd's current EV-to-EBITDA of 6.45 is 28% 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 Malayan Cement Bhd. For the Building Materials industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Malayan Cement Bhd's current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.45, which is 41% below median its own 10-year median of 10.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Malayan Cement Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malayan Cement Bhd (XKLS:3794) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM5.56, compared to a current price of RM6.42 — trading 15.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.45, which is 41% below median its 10-year median of 10.97 and 28% below the Building Materials industry median of 8.96. Malayan Cement Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 3 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 Malayan Cement Bhd (XKLS:3794), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.45 as of Aug. 17, 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 Malayan Cement Bhd (XKLS:3794) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malayan Cement Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM6.42 is trading 15.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM5.56.
GuruFocus considers Malayan Cement Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:3794:
EV-to-EBITDA: 6.45 (41% below median its 10-year median of 10.97)
GF Value™: RM5.56 vs. price of RM6.42 (15.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 28% below the Building Materials median (#108 of 349)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:3794 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Malayan Cement Bhd is a cement and building materials group in Malaysia and Singapore. It is a producer of cement, ready-mixed concrete, drymix, and quarry products, which are used in the residential and commercial building industry and also have various applications in infrastructure and other industries. The company's operating divisions are Cement, and Aggregates and Concrete. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Cement segment which also includes its drymix and waste management business. Geographically, it derives key revenue from Malaysia and the rest from Singapore.
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