XKLS:5098'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1802.1 Med: -6.92 Max: 379.04
Current: -8.14
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs was 379.04. The lowest was -1802.10. And the median was -6.92.
XKLS:5098's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 100% of 358
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 16.085
vs XKLS:5098: -8.14
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs (XKLS:5098) EV-to-FCF Explanation
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs's share price for today is RM0.235.
Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs'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 RM0.013.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs EV-to-FCF Historical Data
* 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.
For the Steel subindustry, Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs's EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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.
Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs EV-to-FCF vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs's current Enterprise Value is RM840 Mil.
Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs's Free Cash Flow 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-103 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.
Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs (XKLS:5098) has a EV-to-FCF of -8.14 as of Jul. 04, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs ranks #999999 out of 358 companies in the Steel industry.
Is Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs' EV-to-FCF too high?
Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs' current EV-to-FCF is -8.14. Based on the distribution chart, Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs ranks #999999 out of 358 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs' EV-to-FCF compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs ranks #999999 out of 358 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 16.09. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-FCF for a Steel company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Steel companies is 16.09, based on 358 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 16.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs's current EV-to-FCF is -8.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs (XKLS:5098) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.40, compared to a current price of RM0.24 — trading 41.3% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is -8.14. Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs' overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs (XKLS:5098), the current EV-to-FCF is -8.14 as of Jul. 04, 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 Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs (XKLS:5098) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.24 is trading 41.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.40.
GuruFocus considers Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5098:
EV-to-FCF: -8.14
GF Value™: RM0.40 vs. price of RM0.24 (41.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5098 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs Business Description
Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs engages in the manufacturing and marketing of high tensile steel bars, mild steel bars, and prime steel billets. These steel products are used in construction and infrastructure works. The company is organized in one business segment which is the Manufacturing of steel bars and billets. Geographically, the group has a business presence in Malaysia and Outside Malaysia, of which prime revenue is derived from Malaysia.
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