Taliworks Bhd (XKLS:8524) EV-to-EBITDA: 6.47 (As of Aug. 13, 2026) — 59% Below Median

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XKLS:8524 Taliworks Corp Bhd XKLS:8524
75 GF Score
Price RM0.28
GF Value RM1.14
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Taliworks Bhd EV-to-EBITDA?

Taliworks Bhd XKLS:8524 75 EV-to-EBITDA is 6.47 as of Aug. 13, 2026, which is 59% below its 10-year median of 15.80. GuruFocus rates XKLS:8524 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.14 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 176 Waste Management companies, Taliworks Bhd ranks better than 77.84% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Taliworks Bhd's enterprise value is RM969.6 Mil. Taliworks Bhd's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM149.9 Mil. Therefore, Taliworks Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 6.47.

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

XKLS:8524' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.47   Med: 15.8   Max: 27.35
Current: 6.47

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Taliworks Bhd was 27.35. The lowest was 6.47. And the median was 15.80.

XKLS:8524's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
77.84% of 176 companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: 11.025 vs XKLS:8524: 6.47

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 (2026-08-13), Taliworks Bhd's stock price is RM0.28. Taliworks Bhd's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM0.041. Therefore, Taliworks Bhd's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 6.83.

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


Taliworks Bhd  (XKLS:8524) 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.

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

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=0.28/0.041
=6.83

Taliworks Bhd's share price for today is RM0.28.
Taliworks 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 RM0.041.

* 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?


Taliworks Bhd EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Taliworks Bhd EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Taliworks 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.

Taliworks Bhd EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Taliworks Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Taliworks 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 14.32 12.73 13.82 7.07 8.42

XKLS:8524 vs WM, RSG, WCN: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Waste Management subindustry, Taliworks 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.


Taliworks Bhd EV-to-EBITDA vs Waste Management Industry

For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Taliworks Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


XKLS:8524
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Taliworks Bhd EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=969.627/149.906
=6.47

Taliworks Bhd's current Enterprise Value is RM969.6 Mil.
Taliworks 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 RM149.9 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 6.47 mean?
Taliworks Bhd (XKLS:8524) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 6.47 as of Aug. 13, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Taliworks Bhd. This is 59% below median its historical median of 15.80. Over the past decade, Taliworks Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 6.47 to 27.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Taliworks Bhd ranks #39 out of 176 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 22.2%.
Is Taliworks Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Taliworks Bhd's current EV-to-EBITDA of 6.47 is 59% below median its 10-year median of 15.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.47 to a high of 27.35. The Waste Management industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 11.03. Taliworks Bhd's value of 6.47 is 41.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Taliworks Bhd ranks #39 out of 176 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Taliworks Bhd has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Taliworks Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA compare to WM and RSG?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Taliworks Bhd ranks #39 out of 176 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Taliworks Bhd in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 11.03. Taliworks Bhd's value of 6.47 is 41.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Taliworks Bhd's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 6.47 to 27.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.80 vs. the industry median of 11.03, Taliworks 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 Waste Management company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Waste Management companies is 11.03, based on 176 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. Taliworks Bhd's current EV-to-EBITDA of 6.47 is 41.3% 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 Taliworks Bhd. For the Waste Management industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 11.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Taliworks Bhd's current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.47, which is 59% below median its own 10-year median of 15.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Taliworks Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taliworks Bhd (XKLS:8524) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.14, compared to a current price of RM0.28 — trading 75.4% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.47, which is 59% below median its 10-year median of 15.80 and 41.3% below the Waste Management industry median of 11.03. Taliworks Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 2 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 Taliworks Bhd (XKLS:8524), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.47 as of Aug. 13, 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 Taliworks Bhd (XKLS:8524) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taliworks Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.28 is trading 75.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.14. GuruFocus considers Taliworks Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:8524:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 6.47 (59% below median its 10-year median of 15.80)
  • GF Value™: RM1.14 vs. price of RM0.28 (75.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 41.3% below the Waste Management median (#39 of 176)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:8524 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Taliworks Bhd Business Description

Address No. 1, Jalan Wan Kadir, Level 19, Menara LGB, Taman Tun Dr. Ismail, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 60000
Taliworks Corp Bhd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, it operates in the following segments: Water, Waste management, Construction, Toll highway, Renewables, and others. Maximum revenue is generated from the Waste management segment, which includes solid waste collection, public cleansing management, and other related activities. Its Water segment includes management, operations, and maintenance of water treatment plants and water distribution systems. The Construction segment is engaged in the provision of contracting, project, and management services relating to construction contracts. The Toll highway segment includes operations and maintenance of toll highways. The Renewables segment includes business development of solar and other renewable energy projects.
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