Empire Premium Food Bhd (XKLS:5351) EV-to-EBITDA: 13.06 (As of Aug. 08, 2026) — 15% Below Median

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XKLS:5351 Empire Premium Food Bhd XKLS:5351
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What is Empire Premium Food Bhd EV-to-EBITDA?

Empire Premium Food Bhd XKLS:5351 -1.96% 19 EV-to-EBITDA is 13.06 as of Aug. 08, 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 15.45. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5351 with a GF Score™ of 19/100. Among 310 Restaurants companies, Empire Premium Food Bhd ranks worse than 63.55% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Empire Premium Food Bhd's enterprise value is RM967.4 Mil. Empire Premium Food Bhd's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was RM74.1 Mil. Therefore, Empire Premium Food Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 13.06.

The historical rank and industry rank for Empire Premium Food Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

XKLS:5351' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.91   Med: 15.45   Max: 16.5
Current: 13.06

During the past 3 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Empire Premium Food Bhd was 16.50. The lowest was 12.91. And the median was 15.45.

XKLS:5351's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
63.55% of 310 companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 9.71 vs XKLS:5351: 13.06

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 (2026-08-08), Empire Premium Food Bhd's stock price is RM1.00. Empire Premium Food Bhd's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was RM0.037. Therefore, Empire Premium Food Bhd's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 27.03.

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


Empire Premium Food Bhd  (XKLS:5351) 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.

Empire Premium Food Bhd's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=1.00/0.037
=27.03

Empire Premium Food Bhd's share price for today is RM1.00.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Empire Premium Food Bhd's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was RM0.037.

* 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?


Empire Premium Food Bhd EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Empire Premium Food Bhd EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Empire Premium Food 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.

Empire Premium Food Bhd EV-to-EBITDA Chart

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Empire Premium Food Bhd Semi-Annual Data
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XKLS:5351 vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, Empire Premium Food 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.


Empire Premium Food Bhd EV-to-EBITDA vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Empire Premium Food Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Empire Premium Food Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Empire Premium Food Bhd EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Empire Premium Food Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=967.421/74.071
=13.06

Empire Premium Food Bhd's current Enterprise Value is RM967.4 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Empire Premium Food Bhd's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was RM74.1 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 13.06 mean?
Empire Premium Food Bhd (XKLS:5351) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 13.06 as of Aug. 08, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Empire Premium Food Bhd. This is 15% below median its historical median of 15.45. Over the past decade, Empire Premium Food Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 12.91 to 16.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Empire Premium Food Bhd ranks #197 out of 310 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 63.5%.
Is Empire Premium Food Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Empire Premium Food Bhd's current EV-to-EBITDA of 13.06 is 15% below median its 10-year median of 15.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.91 to a high of 16.50. The Restaurants industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.71. Empire Premium Food Bhd's value of 13.06 is 34.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Empire Premium Food Bhd ranks #197 out of 310 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Empire Premium Food Bhd has a GF Score™ of 19/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Empire Premium Food Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Empire Premium Food Bhd ranks #197 out of 310 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Empire Premium Food Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.71. Empire Premium Food Bhd's value of 13.06 is 34.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Empire Premium Food Bhd's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 12.91 to 16.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.45 vs. the industry median of 9.71, Empire Premium Food 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 Restaurants company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Restaurants companies is 9.71, based on 310 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. Empire Premium Food Bhd's current EV-to-EBITDA of 13.06 is 34.5% 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 Empire Premium Food Bhd. For the Restaurants industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Empire Premium Food Bhd's current EV-to-EBITDA is 13.06, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 15.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Empire Premium Food Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Empire Premium Food Bhd (XKLS:5351) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 13.06. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 13.06, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 15.45 and 34.5% above the Restaurants industry median of 9.71. Empire Premium Food Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 19/100. 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 Empire Premium Food Bhd (XKLS:5351), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 13.06 as of Aug. 08, 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.

Empire Premium Food Bhd Business Description

Address Jalan Kenari 5, No. 5, 5th Floor, Block B, IOI Boulevard, Bandar Puchong Jaya, Puchong, SGR, MYS, 47170
Empire Premium Food Bhd is principally engaged in investment holding. Along with its subsidiary, it operates a chain of sushi food service outlets operating under its brand, Empire Sushi. The company's business segment includes: i) Grab-and-go outlets (include owned and operated Empire Sushi outlets and 1 consignment outlet), ii) Quick dine-in outlet. The majority of revenue is derived from the Grab-and-go outlets segment. Geographically, it operates predominantly in Malaysia.
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