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XKLS:9822'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.15 Med: 11.04 Max: 23.34
Current: 18.29
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd was 23.34. The lowest was 5.15. And the median was 11.04.
XKLS:9822's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 60.3% of 267
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 23.06
vs XKLS:9822: 18.29
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.
SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd (XKLS:9822) 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.
SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd's share price for today is RM4.58.
SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) 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 RM0.066.
* 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.
SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd EV-to-EBITDA Chart
XKLS:9822 vs SPCX, GE, RTX: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) 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.
SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd EV-to-EBITDA vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd's current Enterprise Value is RM3,186 Mil.
SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) 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 RM174 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.
SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd (XKLS:9822) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 18.29 as of Aug. 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 SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd. This is 66% above median its historical median of 11.04. Over the past decade, SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.15 to 23.34. According to the industry distribution chart, SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd ranks #106 out of 267 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 39.7%.
Is SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd's current EV-to-EBITDA of 18.29 is 66% above median its 10-year median of 11.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.15 to a high of 23.34. The Aerospace & Defense industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 23.06. SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd's value of 18.29 is 20.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd ranks #106 out of 267 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd's EV-to-EBITDA compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd ranks #106 out of 267 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 23.06. SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd's value of 18.29 is 20.7% below this benchmark. Historically, SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.15 to 23.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.04 vs. the industry median of 23.06, SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) 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 Aerospace & Defense company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Aerospace & Defense companies is 23.06, based on 267 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. SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd's current EV-to-EBITDA of 18.29 is 20.7% 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 SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 23.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd's current EV-to-EBITDA is 18.29, which is 66% above median its own 10-year median of 11.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd (XKLS:9822) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM3.90, compared to a current price of RM4.58 — trading 17.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 18.29, which is 66% above median its 10-year median of 11.04 and 20.7% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 23.06. SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 5 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 SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd (XKLS:9822), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 18.29 as of Aug. 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 SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd (XKLS:9822) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM4.58 is trading 17.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM3.90.
GuruFocus considers SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:9822:
EV-to-EBITDA: 18.29 (66% above median its 10-year median of 11.04)
GF Value™: RM3.90 vs. price of RM4.58 (17.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 20.7% below the Aerospace & Defense median (#106 of 267)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:9822 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd is a Malaysian company that provides precision machining, equipment integration, and automation solutions to aerospace and equipment industries. The company is engaged in providing manufacturing solutions for critical engine parts and other related equipment parts and also on engineering and high precision tooling including large format CNC machining parts. It also provides for the arrangement of equipment engineering and solutions for commercial, semiconductor, and other industries. The company manages its business in two segments namely Aerospace and Equipment manufacturing. It has a business presence in Malaysia, Asia (excluding Malaysia), North America, Latin America, and Europe.
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