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EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Central Global Bhd's enterprise value is RM875.7 Mil.
Central Global Bhd's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2025 was RM18.7 Mil. Therefore, Central Global Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 46.85.
The historical rank and industry rank for Central Global Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:8052's EV-to-EBITDA is not ranked *
in the Chemicals industry.
Industry Median: 13.375 * Ranked among companies with meaningful EV-to-EBITDA only.
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.
Central Global Bhd (XKLS:8052) 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.
Central Global Bhd's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Central Global Bhd's share price for today is RM0.875.
Central Global Bhd's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was RM0.008.
* 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 Central Global 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:8052 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Central Global 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.
Central Global Bhd EV-to-EBITDA vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Central Global Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Central Global Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Central Global Bhd's current Enterprise Value is RM875.7 Mil.
Central Global Bhd's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was RM18.7 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.
Central Global Bhd (XKLS:8052) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 46.85 as of Aug. 09, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Central Global Bhd.
Is Central Global Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Central Global Bhd's current EV-to-EBITDA is 46.85. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.38. Central Global Bhd's value of 46.85 is 250.3% above this industry median. Overall, Central Global Bhd has a GF Score™ of 40/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Central Global Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA compare to LIN and SHW?
Central Global Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA of 46.85 can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.38. Central Global Bhd's value of 46.85 is 250.3% above this benchmark. 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 Chemicals company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Chemicals companies is 13.38, based on 1,322 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. Central Global Bhd's current EV-to-EBITDA of 46.85 is 250.3% above 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 Central Global Bhd. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Central Global Bhd's current EV-to-EBITDA is 46.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Central Global Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Central Global Bhd (XKLS:8052) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 46.85. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 46.85 and 250.3% above the Chemicals industry median of 13.38. Central Global Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 40/100. 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 Central Global Bhd (XKLS:8052), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 46.85 as of Aug. 09, 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.
Central Global Bhd is a manufacturer of industrial tapes and labels stock. These are provided for professional auto spray painting, packing, advertising applications, general labeling, and identification. The group's reportable segment comprises manufacturing and sale of self-adhesive label stocks and tapes, construction contracts, trading, and others. The adhesive tape products include masking tape, painter tape, foam tape, tissue tape, polyester tape, acrylic tape, cloth tape, and others. The construction segment derives majority revenue.
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