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Ec Excel Holdings BhdXKLS:5192 42 EV-to-EBITDA is 7.78 as of Aug. 10, 2026, which is 34% below its 10-year median of 11.73. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5192 with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.68 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 527 Steel companies, Ec Excel Holdings Bhd ranks better than 63.57% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Ec Excel Holdings Bhd's enterprise value is RM214.7 Mil.
Ec Excel Holdings Bhd's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM27.6 Mil. Therefore, Ec Excel Holdings Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 7.78.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ec Excel Holdings Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5192'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -96.39 Med: 11.73 Max: 433.79
Current: 7.78
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Ec Excel Holdings Bhd was 433.79. The lowest was -96.39. And the median was 11.73.
XKLS:5192's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 63.57% of 527
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 10
vs XKLS:5192: 7.78
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.
Ec Excel Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5192) 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.
Ec Excel Holdings Bhd's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Ec Excel Holdings Bhd's share price for today is RM0.84.
Ec Excel 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 RM0.034.
* 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).
Ec Excel Holdings Bhd EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ec Excel 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.
XKLS:5192 vs NUE, STLD, RS: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Ec Excel 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.
Ec Excel Holdings Bhd EV-to-EBITDA vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Ec Excel Holdings Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ec Excel Holdings Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Ec Excel Holdings Bhd's current Enterprise Value is RM214.7 Mil.
Ec Excel 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 RM27.6 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.
Ec Excel Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5192) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 7.78 as of Aug. 10, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Ec Excel Holdings Bhd. This is 34% below median its historical median of 11.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Ec Excel Holdings Bhd ranks #192 out of 527 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 36.4%.
Is Ec Excel Holdings Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Ec Excel Holdings Bhd's current EV-to-EBITDA of 7.78 is 34% below median its 10-year median of 11.73. The Steel industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.00. Ec Excel Holdings Bhd's value of 7.78 is 22.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ec Excel Holdings Bhd ranks #192 out of 527 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ec Excel Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ec Excel Holdings Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Ec Excel Holdings Bhd ranks #192 out of 527 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Ec Excel Holdings Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.00. Ec Excel Holdings Bhd's value of 7.78 is 22.2% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.73 vs. the industry median of 10.00, Ec Excel Holdings 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 10.00, 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. Ec Excel Holdings Bhd's current EV-to-EBITDA of 7.78 is 22.2% 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 Ec Excel Holdings Bhd. For the Steel industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ec Excel Holdings Bhd's current EV-to-EBITDA is 7.78, which is 34% below median its own 10-year median of 11.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ec Excel Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ec Excel Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5192) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.68, compared to a current price of RM0.84 — trading 23.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 7.78, which is 34% below median its 10-year median of 11.73 and 22.2% below the Steel industry median of 10.00. Ec Excel Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 7 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 Ec Excel Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5192), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 7.78 as of Aug. 10, 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 Ec Excel Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5192) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ec Excel Holdings Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM0.84 is trading 23.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.68.
GuruFocus considers Ec Excel Holdings Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5192:
EV-to-EBITDA: 7.78 (34% below median its 10-year median of 11.73)
GF Value™: RM0.68 vs. price of RM0.84 (23.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 22.2% below the Steel median (#192 of 527)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5192 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ec Excel Holdings Bhd, formerly known as K. Seng Seng Corp Bhd, is an investment holding company. The company operates through the segments of Stainless steel and metal-related products, Marine hardware and consumables, Engineering and Project works, Other industrial hardware, and Investment holding. The key revenue is derived from the Stainless Steel and metal-related products segment, which involves the manufacture and sales of stainless steel tubes and pipes, and the processing of stainless steel sheet products. The group has a business presence in Malaysia; Republic of Singapore; Republic of Singapore; Australia; Republic of Indonesia; and Brunei, of which it generates maximum revenue from Malaysia.
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