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Hwa Tai Industries BhdXKLS:8478 44 EV-to-EBITDA is 7.38 as of Aug. 19, 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 7.98. GuruFocus rates XKLS:8478 with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.64 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,644 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Hwa Tai Industries Bhd ranks better than 62.83% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Hwa Tai Industries Bhd's enterprise value is RM49.9 Mil.
Hwa Tai Industries Bhd's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM6.8 Mil. Therefore, Hwa Tai Industries Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 7.38.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hwa Tai Industries Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:8478'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -215.38 Med: 7.98 Max: 1719.92
Current: 7.38
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Hwa Tai Industries Bhd was 1719.92. The lowest was -215.38. And the median was 7.98.
XKLS:8478's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 62.83% of 1644
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 9.035
vs XKLS:8478: 7.38
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.
Hwa Tai Industries Bhd (XKLS:8478) 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.
Hwa Tai Industries Bhd's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Hwa Tai Industries Bhd's share price for today is RM0.36.
Hwa Tai Industries 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 RM0.021.
* 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).
* 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, Hwa Tai Industries 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.
Hwa Tai Industries Bhd EV-to-EBITDA vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Hwa Tai Industries Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hwa Tai Industries Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Hwa Tai Industries Bhd's current Enterprise Value is RM49.9 Mil.
Hwa Tai Industries 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 RM6.8 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.
Hwa Tai Industries Bhd (XKLS:8478) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 7.38 as of Aug. 19, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Hwa Tai Industries Bhd. This is near median its historical median of 7.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Hwa Tai Industries Bhd ranks #611 out of 1644 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 37.2%.
Is Hwa Tai Industries Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Hwa Tai Industries Bhd's current EV-to-EBITDA of 7.38 is near median its 10-year median of 7.98. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.04. Hwa Tai Industries Bhd's value of 7.38 is 18.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hwa Tai Industries Bhd ranks #611 out of 1644 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hwa Tai Industries Bhd has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hwa Tai Industries Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Hwa Tai Industries Bhd ranks #611 out of 1644 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Hwa Tai Industries Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.04. Hwa Tai Industries Bhd's value of 7.38 is 18.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.98 vs. the industry median of 9.04, Hwa Tai Industries 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 9.04, based on 1,644 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. Hwa Tai Industries Bhd's current EV-to-EBITDA of 7.38 is 18.3% 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 Hwa Tai Industries Bhd. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hwa Tai Industries Bhd's current EV-to-EBITDA is 7.38, which is near median its own 10-year median of 7.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hwa Tai Industries Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hwa Tai Industries Bhd (XKLS:8478) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.64, compared to a current price of RM0.36 — trading 43.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 7.38, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.98 and 18.3% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 9.04. Hwa Tai Industries Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 6 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 Hwa Tai Industries Bhd (XKLS:8478), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 7.38 as of Aug. 19, 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 Hwa Tai Industries Bhd (XKLS:8478) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hwa Tai Industries Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.36 is trading 43.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.64.
GuruFocus considers Hwa Tai Industries Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:8478:
EV-to-EBITDA: 7.38 (near median its 10-year median of 7.98)
GF Value™: RM0.64 vs. price of RM0.36 (43.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 18.3% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#611 of 1644)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:8478 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hwa Tai Industries Bhd operates as a biscuit manufacturing and investment holding. Its activities are biscuit manufacturing, property holding, and trading. It operates through the following segments: Manufacturing and Trading. The company's products include crackers, cookies, assorted biscuits, cakes, and cream sandwiches, and are marketed under the brand names of Hwa Tai and Luxury. The majority of revenue is from the Manufacturing segment. Geographically, it operates in Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, Mauritius, and Other countries, with the majority is from Malaysia.
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