YTL Hospitality REIT (XKLS:5109) EV-to-EBITDA: 8.98 (As of Aug. 19, 2026) — 29% Below Median

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XKLS:5109 YTL Hospitality REIT XKLS:5109
74 GF Score
Price RM1.01
GF Value RM1.16
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is YTL Hospitality REIT EV-to-EBITDA?

YTL Hospitality REIT XKLS:5109 74 EV-to-EBITDA is 8.98 as of Aug. 19, 2026, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 12.72. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5109 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.16 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 673 REITs companies, YTL Hospitality REIT ranks better than 80.83% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, YTL Hospitality REIT's enterprise value is RM3,820.2 Mil. YTL Hospitality REIT's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was RM425.2 Mil. Therefore, YTL Hospitality REIT's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 8.98.

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

XKLS:5109' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -334.73   Med: 12.72   Max: 46.41
Current: 8.99

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of YTL Hospitality REIT was 46.41. The lowest was -334.73. And the median was 12.72.

XKLS:5109's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
80.83% of 673 companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 15.39 vs XKLS:5109: 8.99

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), YTL Hospitality REIT's stock price is RM1.01. YTL Hospitality REIT's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was RM0.138. Therefore, YTL Hospitality REIT's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 7.32.

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


YTL Hospitality REIT  (XKLS:5109) 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.

YTL Hospitality REIT's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=1.01/0.138
=7.32

YTL Hospitality REIT's share price for today is RM1.01.
YTL Hospitality REIT'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 RM0.138.

* 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?


YTL Hospitality REIT EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


YTL Hospitality REIT EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for YTL Hospitality REIT'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.

YTL Hospitality REIT EV-to-EBITDA Chart

YTL Hospitality REIT Annual Data
Trend Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25 Jun26
EV-to-EBITDA
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YTL Hospitality REIT Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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XKLS:5109 vs HST, RHP, APLE: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the REIT - Hotel & Motel subindustry, YTL Hospitality REIT'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.


YTL Hospitality REIT EV-to-EBITDA vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, YTL Hospitality REIT's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where YTL Hospitality REIT's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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YTL Hospitality REIT EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

YTL Hospitality REIT's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=3820.165/425.237
=8.98

YTL Hospitality REIT's current Enterprise Value is RM3,820.2 Mil.
YTL Hospitality REIT'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 RM425.2 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 8.98 mean?
YTL Hospitality REIT (XKLS:5109) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 8.98 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 YTL Hospitality REIT. This is 29% below median its historical median of 12.72. According to the industry distribution chart, YTL Hospitality REIT ranks #129 out of 673 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 19.2%.
Is YTL Hospitality REIT's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
YTL Hospitality REIT's current EV-to-EBITDA of 8.98 is 29% below median its 10-year median of 12.72. The REITs industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.39. YTL Hospitality REIT's value of 8.98 is 41.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, YTL Hospitality REIT ranks #129 out of 673 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, YTL Hospitality REIT has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does YTL Hospitality REIT's EV-to-EBITDA compare to HST and RHP?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, YTL Hospitality REIT ranks #129 out of 673 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places YTL Hospitality REIT in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.39. YTL Hospitality REIT's value of 8.98 is 41.7% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.72 vs. the industry median of 15.39, YTL Hospitality REIT 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 REITs company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among REITs companies is 15.39, based on 673 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. YTL Hospitality REIT's current EV-to-EBITDA of 8.98 is 41.7% 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 YTL Hospitality REIT. For the REITs industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. YTL Hospitality REIT's current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.98, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 12.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is YTL Hospitality REIT stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, YTL Hospitality REIT (XKLS:5109) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.16, compared to a current price of RM1.01 — trading 12.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.98, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 12.72 and 41.7% below the REITs industry median of 15.39. YTL Hospitality REIT's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 8 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 YTL Hospitality REIT (XKLS:5109), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.98 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 YTL Hospitality REIT (XKLS:5109) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, YTL Hospitality REIT stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM1.01 is trading 12.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.16. GuruFocus considers YTL Hospitality REIT to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5109:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 8.98 (29% below median its 10-year median of 12.72)
  • GF Value™: RM1.16 vs. price of RM1.01 (12.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 41.7% below the REITs median (#129 of 673)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5109 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


YTL Hospitality REIT Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Address 205 Jalan Bukit Bintang, 25th Floor, Menara YTL, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 55100
YTL Hospitality REIT is a company engaged in the hotel and resort as well as the property development divisions. Its properties include prime hotel and hospitality-related properties, which include JW Marriott Hotel, The Residences at The Ritz-Carlton, the Pangkor Laut, Tanjong Jara, Cameron Highlands resorts, and the AC hotels in Kuala Lumpur. The group's business activity comprises two reportable segments: Property rental and Hotel. The Property Rental segment includes the leasing of hotel properties. The Hotel segment refers to the operation of the hotel business. Geographically, it holds a presence in the regions of Malaysia, Japan, and Australia, with the majority of revenue coming from Malaysia.
74GF Score

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