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ASTEEL Group BhdXKLS:7020 EV-to-EBITDA is 8.38 as of Aug. 18, 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 9.78. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 528 Steel companies, ASTEEL Group Bhd ranks better than 58.9% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, ASTEEL Group Bhd's enterprise value is RM147.5 Mil.
ASTEEL Group Bhd's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM17.6 Mil. Therefore, ASTEEL Group Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 8.38.
The historical rank and industry rank for ASTEEL Group Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:7020'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.08 Med: 9.78 Max: 49.42
Current: 8.38
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of ASTEEL Group Bhd was 49.42. The lowest was 5.08. And the median was 9.78.
XKLS:7020's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 58.9% of 528
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 10.155
vs XKLS:7020: 8.38
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.
ASTEEL Group Bhd (XKLS:7020) 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.
ASTEEL Group Bhd's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
ASTEEL Group Bhd's share price for today is RM0.075.
ASTEEL Group 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 RM0.001.
* 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 ASTEEL Group 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:7020 vs NUE, STLD, RS: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, ASTEEL Group 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.
ASTEEL Group Bhd EV-to-EBITDA vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, ASTEEL Group Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ASTEEL Group Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
ASTEEL Group Bhd's current Enterprise Value is RM147.5 Mil.
ASTEEL Group 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 RM17.6 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.
ASTEEL Group Bhd (XKLS:7020) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 8.38 as of Aug. 18, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on ASTEEL Group Bhd. This is 14% below median its historical median of 9.78. Over the past decade, ASTEEL Group Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.08 to 49.42. According to the industry distribution chart, ASTEEL Group Bhd ranks #217 out of 528 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 41.1%.
Is ASTEEL Group Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
ASTEEL Group Bhd's current EV-to-EBITDA of 8.38 is 14% below median its 10-year median of 9.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.08 to a high of 49.42. The Steel industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.16. ASTEEL Group Bhd's value of 8.38 is 17.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ASTEEL Group Bhd ranks #217 out of 528 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint.
How does ASTEEL Group Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, ASTEEL Group Bhd ranks #217 out of 528 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts ASTEEL Group Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.16. ASTEEL Group Bhd's value of 8.38 is 17.5% below this benchmark. Historically, ASTEEL Group Bhd's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.08 to 49.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.78 vs. the industry median of 10.16, ASTEEL Group 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 10.16, 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. ASTEEL Group Bhd's current EV-to-EBITDA of 8.38 is 17.5% 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 ASTEEL Group Bhd. For the Steel industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ASTEEL Group Bhd's current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.38, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 9.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ASTEEL Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ASTEEL Group Bhd (XKLS:7020) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.09, compared to a current price of RM0.08 — trading 16.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.38, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 9.78 and 17.5% below the Steel industry median of 10.16. 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 ASTEEL Group Bhd (XKLS:7020), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.38 as of Aug. 18, 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.
ASTEEL Group Bhd specializes in steel roofing and structure design and building, and focuses on the downstream industry for other building and construction materials. It is involved in the manufacturing of coated steel products and processing of metal roofing, wall cladding & fencing, metal floor decking, light gauge structural components, purlins, and framing systems under the brands ASTEEL and ASTAR. The firm operates in two segments: ARSB and STARSHINE. The ARSB segment that generates the majority of its revenue, engages in manufacturing and selling coated steel products and downstream roofing products, trading of hardware and building materials in Sabah and Sarawak, East Malaysia.
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