Asia File Bhd (XKLS:7129) EV-to-EBITDA: -9.82 (As of Aug. 06, 2026)

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XKLS:7129 Asia File Corp Bhd XKLS:7129
58 GF Score
Price RM1.29
GF Value RM1.54
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Asia File Bhd EV-to-EBITDA?

Asia File Bhd XKLS:7129 58 EV-to-EBITDA is -9.82 as of Aug. 06, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7129 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.54 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,474 Industrial Products companies, Asia File Bhd ranks better than 99.84% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Asia File Bhd's enterprise value is RM-127.3 Mil. Asia File Bhd's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM13.0 Mil. Therefore, Asia File Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -9.82.

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

XKLS:7129' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -9.97   Med: 3.68   Max: 7.6
Current: -9.82

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Asia File Bhd was 7.60. The lowest was -9.97. And the median was 3.68.

XKLS:7129's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
99.84% of 2474 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 15.895 vs XKLS:7129: -9.82

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 (2026-08-06), Asia File Bhd's stock price is RM1.29. Asia File Bhd's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM0.025. Therefore, Asia File Bhd's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 51.60.

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


Asia File Bhd  (XKLS:7129) 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.

Asia File Bhd's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=1.29/0.025
=51.60

Asia File Bhd's share price for today is RM1.29.
Asia File 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 RM0.025.

* 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?


Asia File Bhd EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Asia File Bhd EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Asia File 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.

Asia File Bhd EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Asia File Bhd Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.09 1.72 1.10 3.49 -5.45

Asia File Bhd Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
EV-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.49 2.79 4.85 3.09 -5.45

Asia File Bhd EV-to-EBITDA Competitor Comparison

For the Business Equipment & Supplies subindustry, Asia File 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.


Asia File Bhd EV-to-EBITDA vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Asia File Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Asia File Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Asia File Bhd EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Asia File Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=-127.307/12.962
=-9.82

Asia File Bhd's current Enterprise Value is RM-127.3 Mil.
Asia File 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 RM13.0 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 -9.82 mean?
Asia File Bhd (XKLS:7129) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -9.82 as of Aug. 06, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Asia File Bhd. According to the industry distribution chart, Asia File Bhd ranks #4 out of 2474 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 0.2%.
Is Asia File Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Asia File Bhd's current EV-to-EBITDA is -9.82. Based on the distribution chart, Asia File Bhd ranks #4 out of 2474 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Asia File Bhd has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Asia File Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA compare to competitors?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Asia File Bhd ranks #4 out of 2474 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Asia File Bhd in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.90. 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Industrial Products companies is 15.90, based on 2,474 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 Asia File Bhd. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Asia File Bhd's current EV-to-EBITDA is -9.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Asia File Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asia File Bhd (XKLS:7129) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.54, compared to a current price of RM1.29 — trading 16.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -9.82. Asia File Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 5 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 Asia File Bhd (XKLS:7129), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -9.82 as of Aug. 06, 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 Asia File Bhd (XKLS:7129) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asia File Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM1.29 is trading 16.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.54. GuruFocus considers Asia File Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:7129:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: -9.82
  • GF Value™: RM1.54 vs. price of RM1.29 (16.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7129 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Asia File Bhd Business Description

Address Phase IV, Mukim 12, Plot 16, Kawasan Perindustrian Bayan Lepas, Bayan Lepas, PNG, MYS, 11900
Asia File Corp Bhd is a Malaysia-based investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, it is engaged in the manufacturing and trading of stationery products, paper and plastic-based related products, and consumer and food ware products. Some of its products include plastic folders, sheet protectors, and flat files; filing/storage boxes; suspension files; clipboards and clipfolders; and others. The group's reportable segments include Filing products, which generate maximum revenue; and Industrial, consumer and food ware products. Geographically, the group generates maximum revenue from Europe, and the rest from Malaysia, Asia (excluding Malaysia), America, and other regions.
58GF Score

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