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Ho Wah Genting BhdXKLS:9601 -5.88% EV-to-EBITDA is 5.19 as of Aug. 10, 2026, which is 24% above its 10-year median of 4.19. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,475 Industrial Products companies, Ho Wah Genting Bhd ranks better than 85.78% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Ho Wah Genting Bhd's enterprise value is RM27.3 Mil.
Ho Wah Genting Bhd's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM5.2 Mil. Therefore, Ho Wah Genting Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 5.19.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ho Wah Genting Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:9601'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1746.1 Med: 4.19 Max: 125.55
Current: 5.19
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Ho Wah Genting Bhd was 125.55. The lowest was -1746.10. And the median was 4.19.
XKLS:9601's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 85.78% of 2475
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 16.11
vs XKLS:9601: 5.19
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.
Ho Wah Genting Bhd (XKLS:9601) 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.
Ho Wah Genting Bhd's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Ho Wah Genting Bhd's share price for today is RM0.08.
Ho Wah Genting 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-0.019.
* 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 Ho Wah Genting 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:9601 vs VRT, BE, HUBB: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Ho Wah Genting 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.
Ho Wah Genting Bhd EV-to-EBITDA vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Ho Wah Genting Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ho Wah Genting Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Ho Wah Genting Bhd's current Enterprise Value is RM27.3 Mil.
Ho Wah Genting 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 RM5.2 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.
Ho Wah Genting Bhd (XKLS:9601) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 5.19 as of Aug. 10, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Ho Wah Genting Bhd. This is 24% above median its historical median of 4.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Ho Wah Genting Bhd ranks #352 out of 2475 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 14.2%.
Is Ho Wah Genting Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Ho Wah Genting Bhd's current EV-to-EBITDA of 5.19 is 24% above median its 10-year median of 4.19. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 16.11. Ho Wah Genting Bhd's value of 5.19 is 67.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ho Wah Genting Bhd ranks #352 out of 2475 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does Ho Wah Genting Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Ho Wah Genting Bhd ranks #352 out of 2475 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Ho Wah Genting Bhd in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 16.11. Ho Wah Genting Bhd's value of 5.19 is 67.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.19 vs. the industry median of 16.11, Ho Wah Genting 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Industrial Products companies is 16.11, based on 2,475 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. Ho Wah Genting Bhd's current EV-to-EBITDA of 5.19 is 67.8% 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 Ho Wah Genting Bhd. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 16.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ho Wah Genting Bhd's current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.19, which is 24% above median its own 10-year median of 4.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ho Wah Genting Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ho Wah Genting Bhd (XKLS:9601) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.15, compared to a current price of RM0.08 — trading 46.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.19, which is 24% above median its 10-year median of 4.19 and 67.8% below the Industrial Products industry median of 16.11. 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 Ho Wah Genting Bhd (XKLS:9601), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.19 as of Aug. 10, 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.
Ho Wah Genting Bhd is an integrated manufacturer engaged in manufacturing of wires and cables, power supply cord sets, and moulded cable assemblies for original equipment manufacturers (OEM) of electrical and electronic devices and for original design manufacturers (ODM). Its segments include Investment engaged in investment in properties and investment by the holding company; Moulded power supply cord sets engaged in manufacturing and trading of wires and cables, moulded power supply cord sets and cable assemblies for electrical and electronic devices and equipment; and Healthcare engaged in healthcare related businesses which includes the health supplement, biotechnology and healthcare technology.
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