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Golden Pharos BhdXKLS:5649 40 EV-to-EBITDA is 4.74 as of Aug. 14, 2026, which is 169% above its 10-year median of 1.76. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5649 with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.23 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 219 Forest Products companies, Golden Pharos Bhd ranks better than 82.65% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Golden Pharos Bhd's enterprise value is RM25.70 Mil.
Golden Pharos Bhd's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM5.42 Mil. Therefore, Golden Pharos Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 4.74.
The historical rank and industry rank for Golden Pharos Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5649'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -464.33 Med: 1.76 Max: 146.57
Current: 4.74
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Golden Pharos Bhd was 146.57. The lowest was -464.33. And the median was 1.76.
XKLS:5649's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 82.65% of 219
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 8.98
vs XKLS:5649: 4.74
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.
Golden Pharos Bhd (XKLS:5649) 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.
Golden Pharos Bhd's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Golden Pharos Bhd's share price for today is RM0.20.
Golden Pharos 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 RM0.005.
* 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 Golden Pharos 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:5649 vs SSD, UFPI, BCC: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, Golden Pharos 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.
Golden Pharos Bhd EV-to-EBITDA vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Golden Pharos Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Golden Pharos Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Golden Pharos Bhd's current Enterprise Value is RM25.70 Mil.
Golden Pharos 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 RM5.42 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.
Golden Pharos Bhd (XKLS:5649) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 4.74 as of Aug. 14, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Golden Pharos Bhd. This is 169% above median its historical median of 1.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Golden Pharos Bhd ranks #38 out of 219 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 17.4%.
Is Golden Pharos Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Golden Pharos Bhd's current EV-to-EBITDA of 4.74 is 169% above median its 10-year median of 1.76. The Forest Products industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.98. Golden Pharos Bhd's value of 4.74 is 47.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Golden Pharos Bhd ranks #38 out of 219 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Golden Pharos Bhd has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Golden Pharos Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA compare to SSD and UFPI?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Golden Pharos Bhd ranks #38 out of 219 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Golden Pharos Bhd in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.98. Golden Pharos Bhd's value of 4.74 is 47.2% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.76 vs. the industry median of 8.98, Golden Pharos 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 Forest Products company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Forest Products companies is 8.98, based on 219 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. Golden Pharos Bhd's current EV-to-EBITDA of 4.74 is 47.2% 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 Golden Pharos Bhd. For the Forest Products industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Golden Pharos Bhd's current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.74, which is 169% above median its own 10-year median of 1.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Golden Pharos Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Golden Pharos Bhd (XKLS:5649) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.23, compared to a current price of RM0.20 — trading 13% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.74, which is 169% above median its 10-year median of 1.76 and 47.2% below the Forest Products industry median of 8.98. Golden Pharos Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 4 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 Golden Pharos Bhd (XKLS:5649), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.74 as of Aug. 14, 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 Golden Pharos Bhd (XKLS:5649) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Golden Pharos Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.20 is trading 13% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.23.
GuruFocus considers Golden Pharos Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5649:
EV-to-EBITDA: 4.74 (169% above median its 10-year median of 1.76)
GF Value™: RM0.23 vs. price of RM0.20 (13% below fair value)
Industry Position: 47.2% below the Forest Products median (#38 of 219)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5649 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Golden Pharos Bhd is investment holding. The principal activities are manufacturing and trading of glass, investment holding, sawmilling, moulding, forest plantation and harvesting and sustainable forest management, and rental of buildings, plant and machinery, sales of logs and right to log, and manufacture and sale of veneer. It has three segments Harvesting, forest plantation, sawmilling, sales of logs and logging rights; Manufacturing: manufacturing and trading of glass, veneer and woodchips; and Others: including investment holding, rental of properties. It generates majority of revenue from Harvesting, forest plantation, sawmilling, sales of logs and logging rights segment. It generates majority of revenue from Malaysia. Its products are Logs, Logging rights, Sawn timbers, etc.
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