Eksons Bhd (XKLS:9016) EV-to-EBITDA: 26.03 (As of Aug. 22, 2026) — 598% Above Median

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XKLS:9016 Eksons Corp Bhd XKLS:9016
39 GF Score
Price RM0.45
GF Value RM0.29
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Eksons Bhd EV-to-EBITDA?

Eksons Bhd XKLS:9016 39 EV-to-EBITDA is 26.03 as of Aug. 22, 2026, which is 598% above its 10-year median of 3.73. GuruFocus rates XKLS:9016 with a GF Score™ of 39/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.29 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 220 Forest Products companies, Eksons Bhd ranks worse than 84.09% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Eksons Bhd's enterprise value is RM-167.67 Mil. Eksons Bhd's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-6.44 Mil. Therefore, Eksons Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 26.03.

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

XKLS:9016' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -190.94   Med: 3.73   Max: 68.33
Current: 26.03

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Eksons Bhd was 68.33. The lowest was -190.94. And the median was 3.73.

XKLS:9016's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
84.09% of 220 companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 8.815 vs XKLS:9016: 26.03

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 (2026-08-22), Eksons Bhd's stock price is RM0.45. Eksons Bhd's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-0.061. Therefore, Eksons 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).


Eksons Bhd  (XKLS:9016) 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.

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

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=0.45/-0.061
=At Loss

Eksons Bhd's share price for today is RM0.45.
Eksons 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-0.061.

* 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?


Eksons Bhd EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Eksons Bhd EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Eksons 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.

Eksons Bhd EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Eksons Bhd Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBITDA
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Eksons Bhd Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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XKLS:9016 vs SSD, UFPI, BCC: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, Eksons 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.


Eksons Bhd EV-to-EBITDA vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Eksons Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


XKLS:9016
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Eksons Bhd EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=-167.670/-6.442
=26.03

Eksons Bhd's current Enterprise Value is RM-167.67 Mil.
Eksons 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-6.44 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 26.03 mean?
Eksons Bhd (XKLS:9016) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 26.03 as of Aug. 22, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Eksons Bhd. This is 598% above median its historical median of 3.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Eksons Bhd ranks #185 out of 220 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 84.1%.
Is Eksons Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Eksons Bhd's current EV-to-EBITDA of 26.03 is 598% above median its 10-year median of 3.73. The Forest Products industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.82. Eksons Bhd's value of 26.03 is 195.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Eksons Bhd ranks #185 out of 220 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Eksons Bhd has a GF Score™ of 39/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Eksons Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA compare to SSD and UFPI?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Eksons Bhd ranks #185 out of 220 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Eksons Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.82. Eksons Bhd's value of 26.03 is 195.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.73 vs. the industry median of 8.82, Eksons Bhd has consistently been above 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 Forest Products company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Forest Products companies is 8.82, based on 220 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. Eksons Bhd's current EV-to-EBITDA of 26.03 is 195.3% 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 Eksons Bhd. For the Forest Products industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Eksons Bhd's current EV-to-EBITDA is 26.03, which is 598% above median its own 10-year median of 3.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Eksons Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eksons Bhd (XKLS:9016) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.29, compared to a current price of RM0.45 — trading 55.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 26.03, which is 598% above median its 10-year median of 3.73 and 195.3% above the Forest Products industry median of 8.82. Eksons Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 with 4 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 Eksons Bhd (XKLS:9016), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 26.03 as of Aug. 22, 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 Eksons Bhd (XKLS:9016) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eksons Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM0.45 is trading 55.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.29. GuruFocus considers Eksons Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:9016:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 26.03 (598% above median its 10-year median of 3.73)
  • GF Value™: RM0.29 vs. price of RM0.45 (55.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 39/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 195.3% above the Forest Products median (#185 of 220)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:9016 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Eksons Bhd Business Description

Address Jalan Prima Tropika Barat 2, Lot 1 to 3, Wisma Eksons, Taman Prima Tropika, Seri Kembangan, SGR, MYS, 43300
Eksons Corp Bhd is principally engaged in the business of investment holding. Along with its subsidiaries, it operates in the following reportable segments: Plywood operations, which include the manufacture and sale of sawn timber, veneer, and plywood and generation and supply of power and steam; Property and investment holdings, which include rental of properties, investment holding, and provision of management services; and the Property development segment, which includes the development of commercial and residential properties. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Property development segment. Geographically, the group derives all of its revenue from its business in Malaysia.
39GF Score

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