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Kawan Food BhdXKLS:7216 -0.64%63 EV-to-EBITDA is 5.49 as of Aug. 11, 2026, which is 54% below its 10-year median of 11.99. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7216 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.63 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,643 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Kawan Food Bhd ranks better than 76.81% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Kawan Food Bhd's enterprise value is RM167.7 Mil.
Kawan Food Bhd's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM30.6 Mil. Therefore, Kawan Food Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 5.49.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kawan Food Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:7216'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.83 Med: 11.99 Max: 26.35
Current: 5.48
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Kawan Food Bhd was 26.35. The lowest was 4.83. And the median was 11.99.
XKLS:7216's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 76.81% of 1643
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 9.12
vs XKLS:7216: 5.48
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.
Kawan Food Bhd (XKLS:7216) 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.
Kawan Food Bhd's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Kawan Food Bhd's share price for today is RM0.775.
Kawan Food 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 RM0.013.
* 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 Kawan 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.
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Kawan 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.
Kawan Food Bhd EV-to-EBITDA vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kawan Food Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kawan Food Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Kawan Food Bhd's current Enterprise Value is RM167.7 Mil.
Kawan Food 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 RM30.6 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.
Kawan Food Bhd (XKLS:7216) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 5.49 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 Kawan Food Bhd. This is 54% below median its historical median of 11.99. Over the past decade, Kawan Food Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.83 to 26.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Kawan Food Bhd ranks #381 out of 1643 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 23.2%.
Is Kawan Food Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Kawan Food Bhd's current EV-to-EBITDA of 5.49 is 54% below median its 10-year median of 11.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.83 to a high of 26.35. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.12. Kawan Food Bhd's value of 5.49 is 39.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kawan Food Bhd ranks #381 out of 1643 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kawan Food Bhd has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kawan Food Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Kawan Food Bhd ranks #381 out of 1643 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Kawan Food Bhd in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.12. Kawan Food Bhd's value of 5.49 is 39.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Kawan Food Bhd's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.83 to 26.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.99 vs. the industry median of 9.12, Kawan Food 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 9.12, based on 1,643 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. Kawan Food Bhd's current EV-to-EBITDA of 5.49 is 39.8% 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 Kawan Food Bhd. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kawan Food Bhd's current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.49, which is 54% below median its own 10-year median of 11.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kawan Food Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kawan Food Bhd (XKLS:7216) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.63, compared to a current price of RM0.78 — trading 52.5% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.49, which is 54% below median its 10-year median of 11.99 and 39.8% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 9.12. Kawan Food Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 7 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 Kawan Food Bhd (XKLS:7216), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.49 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 Kawan Food Bhd (XKLS:7216) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kawan Food Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.78 is trading 52.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.63.
GuruFocus considers Kawan Food Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:7216:
EV-to-EBITDA: 5.49 (54% below median its 10-year median of 11.99)
GF Value™: RM1.63 vs. price of RM0.78 (52.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 39.8% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#381 of 1643)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7216 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kawan Food Bhd is engaged in manufacturing, sale, exporting, trading and distribution of frozen food products, investment property, investment holding activities, rental of trucks, beverage industry, specialises in manufacturing, trading, distributing, importing and exporting concentrated syrups of various flavors as well as frozen fruit juices and information technology. Geographically, the company derives its maximum revenue from Malaysia, North America, Rest of Asia, Europe, Oceania, and Africa. The manufacturing of frozen food products is carried out only in Malaysia.
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