Handal Energy Bhd (XKLS:7253) EV-to-EBITDA: -0.85 (As of Jul. 17, 2026)

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What is Handal Energy Bhd EV-to-EBITDA?

Handal Energy Bhd XKLS:7253 EV-to-EBITDA is -0.85 as of Jul. 17, 2026. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 761 Oil & Gas companies, Handal Energy Bhd ranks worse than 131405.91% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Handal Energy Bhd's enterprise value is RM20.83 Mil. Handal Energy Bhd's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-24.38 Mil. Therefore, Handal Energy Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -0.85.

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

XKLS:7253' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -88.25   Med: -4.05   Max: 1598.34
Current: -0.85

During the past 12 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Handal Energy Bhd was 1598.34. The lowest was -88.25. And the median was -4.05.

XKLS:7253's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 761 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 7.53 vs XKLS:7253: -0.85

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 (2026-07-17), Handal Energy Bhd's stock price is RM0.01. Handal Energy Bhd's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-0.079. Therefore, Handal Energy Bhd's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.

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


Handal Energy Bhd  (XKLS:7253) 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.

Handal Energy Bhd's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=0.01/-0.079
=At Loss

Handal Energy Bhd's share price for today is RM0.01.
Handal Energy 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 RM-0.079.

* 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?


Handal Energy Bhd EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Handal Energy Bhd EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Handal Energy 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.

Handal Energy Bhd EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Handal Energy Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Jun20 Jun21 Dec23
EV-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -5.24 16.71 -2.90 20.41 8.96

Handal Energy Bhd Quarterly Data
Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 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 -11.50 -11.97 -6.04 -1.32 -1.32

XKLS:7253 vs SLB, BKR, HAL: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Handal Energy 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.


Handal Energy Bhd EV-to-EBITDA vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Handal Energy Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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



Handal Energy Bhd EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Handal Energy Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=20.830/-24.378
=-0.85

Handal Energy Bhd's current Enterprise Value is RM20.83 Mil.
Handal Energy 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 RM-24.38 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 -0.85 mean?
Handal Energy Bhd (XKLS:7253) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -0.85 as of Jul. 17, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Handal Energy Bhd. According to the industry distribution chart, Handal Energy Bhd ranks #999999 out of 761 companies in the Oil & Gas industry.
Is Handal Energy Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Handal Energy Bhd's current EV-to-EBITDA is -0.85. Based on the distribution chart, Handal Energy Bhd ranks #999999 out of 761 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does Handal Energy Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA compare to SLB and BKR?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Handal Energy Bhd ranks #999999 out of 761 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Handal Energy Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.53. 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 Oil & Gas company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Oil & Gas companies is 7.53, based on 761 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 Handal Energy Bhd. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Handal Energy Bhd's current EV-to-EBITDA is -0.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Handal Energy Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Handal Energy Bhd (XKLS:7253) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of -0.85. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.04, compared to a current price of RM0.01 — trading 75% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -0.85. 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 Handal Energy Bhd (XKLS:7253), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -0.85 as of Jul. 17, 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.

Handal Energy Bhd Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address Mukim Teluk Kalong, Lot PT7358, Kawasan Perindustrian Teluk Kalong, Kemaman, Terengganu Darul Iman, TRG, MYS, 24007
Handal Energy Bhd provides integrated crane services in Malaysia. The company's operating segment includes Investment holding; Integrated, maintenance, repair and overhaul services; and other segments. It generates maximum revenue from the Integrated, maintenance, repair and overhaul services segment. Geographically, it operates only in Malaysia.