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PLS Plantations BhdXKLS:9695 +2.38%38 EV-to-EBITDA is 22.90 as of Sep. 11, 2026, which is 117% above its 10-year median of 10.56. GuruFocus rates XKLS:9695 with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.47 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,661 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, PLS Plantations Bhd ranks worse than 82.54% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, PLS Plantations Bhd's enterprise value is RM175.9 Mil.
PLS Plantations Bhd's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was RM7.7 Mil. Therefore, PLS Plantations Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 22.90.
The historical rank and industry rank for PLS Plantations Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:9695'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -635 Med: 10.56 Max: 222.65
Current: 22.9
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of PLS Plantations Bhd was 222.65. The lowest was -635.00. And the median was 10.56.
XKLS:9695's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 82.54% of 1661
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 9.23
vs XKLS:9695: 22.90
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.
PLS Plantations Bhd (XKLS:9695) 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.
PLS Plantations Bhd's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
PLS Plantations Bhd's share price for today is RM0.215.
PLS Plantations Bhd's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was RM0.679.
* 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 PLS Plantations 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:9695 vs ADM, BG, TSN: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, PLS Plantations 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.
PLS Plantations Bhd EV-to-EBITDA vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, PLS Plantations Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PLS Plantations Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
PLS Plantations Bhd's current Enterprise Value is RM175.9 Mil.
PLS Plantations Bhd's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was RM7.7 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.
PLS Plantations Bhd (XKLS:9695) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 22.90 as of Sep. 11, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on PLS Plantations Bhd. This is 117% above median its historical median of 10.56. According to the industry distribution chart, PLS Plantations Bhd ranks #1371 out of 1661 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 82.5%.
Is PLS Plantations Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
PLS Plantations Bhd's current EV-to-EBITDA of 22.90 is 117% above median its 10-year median of 10.56. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.23. PLS Plantations Bhd's value of 22.90 is 148.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PLS Plantations Bhd ranks #1371 out of 1661 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, PLS Plantations Bhd has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PLS Plantations Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, PLS Plantations Bhd ranks #1371 out of 1661 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places PLS Plantations Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.23. PLS Plantations Bhd's value of 22.90 is 148.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.56 vs. the industry median of 9.23, PLS Plantations 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 9.23, based on 1,661 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. PLS Plantations Bhd's current EV-to-EBITDA of 22.90 is 148.1% 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 PLS Plantations Bhd. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PLS Plantations Bhd's current EV-to-EBITDA is 22.90, which is 117% above median its own 10-year median of 10.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PLS Plantations Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PLS Plantations Bhd (XKLS:9695) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.47, compared to a current price of RM0.22 — trading 54.3% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 22.90, which is 117% above median its 10-year median of 10.56 and 148.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 9.23. PLS Plantations Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 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 PLS Plantations Bhd (XKLS:9695), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 22.90 as of Sep. 11, 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 PLS Plantations Bhd (XKLS:9695) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PLS Plantations Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.22 is trading 54.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.47.
GuruFocus considers PLS Plantations Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:9695:
EV-to-EBITDA: 22.90 (117% above median its 10-year median of 10.56)
GF Value™: RM0.47 vs. price of RM0.22 (54.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 148.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1371 of 1661)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:9695 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PLS Plantations Bhd is engaged in the Management and operation of forest and oil palm plantations; durian-related businesses including plantation, contract farming, trading and retail of downstream products; wood-based activities; and Civil engineering and construction. Its segments include Plantation, Trading, and Agricultural services. The majority of the revenue is derived from Plantation segment that manages and operates forest plantation, logging, saw milling, chipping and other downstream manufacturing and related activities, and operation of oil palm and rubber plantation, and manages and operates harvesting of durian plantations and in other durian-related businesses. Geographically, it operates in Malaysia, Japan, the Republic of China, the United States of America, and Indonesia.
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