Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Southern Steel Bhd's enterprise value is RM780 Mil.
Southern Steel Bhd's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was RM-27 Mil. Therefore, Southern Steel Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -29.31.
The historical rank and industry rank for Southern Steel Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5665'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -118.51 Med: 5.6 Max: 192.39
Current: -29.31
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Southern Steel Bhd was 192.39. The lowest was -118.51. And the median was 5.60.
XKLS:5665's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 100% of 528
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 10.105
vs XKLS:5665: -29.31
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.
Southern Steel Bhd (XKLS:5665) 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.
Southern Steel Bhd's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Southern Steel Bhd's share price for today is RM0.385.
Southern Steel Bhd's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was RM-0.030.
* 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 Southern Steel 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:5665 vs NUE, STLD, RS: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Southern Steel 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.
Southern Steel Bhd EV-to-EBITDA vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Southern Steel Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Southern Steel Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Southern Steel Bhd's current Enterprise Value is RM780 Mil.
Southern Steel Bhd's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was RM-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.
Southern Steel Bhd (XKLS:5665) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -29.31 as of Aug. 11, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Southern Steel Bhd. According to the industry distribution chart, Southern Steel Bhd ranks #999999 out of 528 companies in the Steel industry.
Is Southern Steel Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Southern Steel Bhd's current EV-to-EBITDA is -29.31. Based on the distribution chart, Southern Steel Bhd ranks #999999 out of 528 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Southern Steel Bhd has a GF Score™ of 28/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Southern Steel Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Southern Steel Bhd ranks #999999 out of 528 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Southern Steel Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.11. 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 10.11, based on 528 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. 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 Southern Steel Bhd. For the Steel industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Southern Steel Bhd's current EV-to-EBITDA is -29.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Southern Steel Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Steel Bhd (XKLS:5665) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.25, compared to a current price of RM0.39 — trading 54% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -29.31. Southern Steel Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 28/100 with 3 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 Southern Steel Bhd (XKLS:5665), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -29.31 as of Aug. 11, 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 Southern Steel Bhd (XKLS:5665) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Steel Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM0.39 is trading 54% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.25.
GuruFocus considers Southern Steel Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5665:
EV-to-EBITDA: -29.31
GF Value™: RM0.25 vs. price of RM0.39 (54% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5665 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Southern Steel Bhd is an investment holding company involved in the manufacturing, sale and trading of steel bars and related products, while the principal activities of its subsidiaries include the manufacturing, sale and trading in billets, steel bars, wire rods, pre-stressed concrete strands, bars and wires, steel pipes, steel wires, and other related products, as well as rental of properties and investment holding. The company comprises the following reportable segments: Steel products, Investment holding and others and Hot rolled coil operation. The company derived the majority of revenue from the sale of its products: bars, wire rod, wire mesh, cut and bend and pre-stressed concrete wire.
28GF Score
Get the complete analysis for XKLS:5665
EV-to-EBITDA is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
XKLS:5665 has been successfully added to your 
