Apex Equity Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5088) EV-to-EBITDA: 11.23 (As of Aug. 19, 2026) — 48% Above Median

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XKLS:5088 Apex Equity Holdings Bhd XKLS:5088
37 GF Score
Price RM0.65
GF Value RM0.90
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Apex Equity Holdings Bhd EV-to-EBITDA?

Apex Equity Holdings Bhd XKLS:5088 37 EV-to-EBITDA is 11.23 as of Aug. 19, 2026, which is 48% above its 10-year median of 7.58. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5088 with a GF Score™ of 37/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.90 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 508 Capital Markets companies, Apex Equity Holdings Bhd ranks worse than 57.28% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Apex Equity Holdings Bhd's enterprise value is RM216.42 Mil. Apex Equity Holdings Bhd's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM19.27 Mil. Therefore, Apex Equity Holdings Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 11.23.

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

XKLS:5088' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.05   Med: 7.58   Max: 22.62
Current: 11.23

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Apex Equity Holdings Bhd was 22.62. The lowest was -1.05. And the median was 7.58.

XKLS:5088's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
57.28% of 508 companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 9.18 vs XKLS:5088: 11.23

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 (2026-08-19), Apex Equity Holdings Bhd's stock price is RM0.65. Apex Equity Holdings Bhd's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM0.047. Therefore, Apex Equity Holdings Bhd's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 13.83.

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


Apex Equity Holdings Bhd  (XKLS:5088) 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.

Apex Equity Holdings Bhd's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=0.65/0.047
=13.83

Apex Equity Holdings Bhd's share price for today is RM0.65.
Apex Equity Holdings 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 RM0.047.

* 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?


Apex Equity Holdings Bhd EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Apex Equity Holdings Bhd EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Apex Equity Holdings 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.

Apex Equity Holdings Bhd EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Apex Equity Holdings Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
EV-to-EBITDA
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Apex Equity Holdings Bhd Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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XKLS:5088 vs MS, GS, SCHW: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, Apex Equity Holdings 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.


Apex Equity Holdings Bhd EV-to-EBITDA vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Apex Equity Holdings Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Apex Equity Holdings Bhd EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Apex Equity Holdings Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=216.423/19.267
=11.23

Apex Equity Holdings Bhd's current Enterprise Value is RM216.42 Mil.
Apex Equity Holdings 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 RM19.27 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 11.23 mean?
Apex Equity Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5088) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 11.23 as of Aug. 19, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Apex Equity Holdings Bhd. This is 48% above median its historical median of 7.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Apex Equity Holdings Bhd ranks #291 out of 508 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 57.3%.
Is Apex Equity Holdings Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Apex Equity Holdings Bhd's current EV-to-EBITDA of 11.23 is 48% above median its 10-year median of 7.58. The Capital Markets industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.18. Apex Equity Holdings Bhd's value of 11.23 is 22.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Apex Equity Holdings Bhd ranks #291 out of 508 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Apex Equity Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 37/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Apex Equity Holdings Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Apex Equity Holdings Bhd ranks #291 out of 508 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Apex Equity Holdings Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.18. Apex Equity Holdings Bhd's value of 11.23 is 22.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.58 vs. the industry median of 9.18, Apex Equity Holdings 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 Capital Markets company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Capital Markets companies is 9.18, based on 508 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. Apex Equity Holdings Bhd's current EV-to-EBITDA of 11.23 is 22.3% 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 Apex Equity Holdings Bhd. For the Capital Markets industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Apex Equity Holdings Bhd's current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.23, which is 48% above median its own 10-year median of 7.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Apex Equity Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Apex Equity Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5088) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.90, compared to a current price of RM0.65 — trading 27.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.23, which is 48% above median its 10-year median of 7.58 and 22.3% above the Capital Markets industry median of 9.18. Apex Equity Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 37/100 with 9 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 Apex Equity Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5088), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.23 as of Aug. 19, 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 Apex Equity Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5088) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Apex Equity Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.65 is trading 27.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.90. GuruFocus considers Apex Equity Holdings Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5088:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 11.23 (48% above median its 10-year median of 7.58)
  • GF Value™: RM0.90 vs. price of RM0.65 (27.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 37/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 22.3% above the Capital Markets median (#291 of 508)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5088 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Apex Equity Holdings Bhd Business Description

Address 12, Jalan PJU 7/5, Level 5, Menara UAC, Mutiara Damansara, Petaling Jaya, SGR, MYS, 47800
Apex Equity Holdings Bhd is an investment holding company. The company, along with its subsidiaries, is engaged in the business of investment holding and trading in marketable securities. The group is organised into four main reportable segments, which include Investment holdings and others, Stock and securities broking, Property holding, and Money lending. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Stock and securities broking segment, which deals with securities, clearings, derivatives, and investment advisory. It has also launched an online trading platform, Apexetrade, which allows customers access to the latest market information and an extensive range of trading tools. Geographically, the group operates predominantly in Malaysia.
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