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EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Hwa Tai Industries Bhd's Enterprise Value is RM51.1 Mil.
Hwa Tai Industries Bhd's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM2.4 Mil. Therefore, Hwa Tai Industries Bhd's EV-to-FCF for today is 21.27.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hwa Tai Industries Bhd's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:8478'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -208.97 Med: -7.61 Max: 604.87
Current: 22.05
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Hwa Tai Industries Bhd was 604.87. The lowest was -208.97. And the median was -7.61.
XKLS:8478's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 62.52% of 1190
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 16.105
vs XKLS:8478: 22.05
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.
Hwa Tai Industries Bhd (XKLS:8478) 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.
Hwa Tai Industries Bhd's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Hwa Tai Industries Bhd's share price for today is RM0.375.
Hwa Tai Industries 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 RM0.021.
* 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.
* 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 Packaged Foods subindustry, Hwa Tai Industries Bhd'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.
Hwa Tai Industries Bhd EV-to-FCF vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Hwa Tai Industries Bhd's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hwa Tai Industries Bhd's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Hwa Tai Industries Bhd's current Enterprise Value is RM51.1 Mil.
Hwa Tai Industries Bhd'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 RM2.4 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.
Hwa Tai Industries Bhd (XKLS:8478) has a EV-to-FCF of 21.27 as of Jul. 21, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Hwa Tai Industries Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hwa Tai Industries Bhd ranks #744 out of 1190 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 62.5%.
Is Hwa Tai Industries Bhd's EV-to-FCF too high?
Hwa Tai Industries Bhd's current EV-to-FCF is 21.27. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EV-to-FCF is 16.11. Hwa Tai Industries Bhd's value of 21.27 is 32.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hwa Tai Industries Bhd ranks #744 out of 1190 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hwa Tai Industries Bhd has a GF Score™ of 32/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hwa Tai Industries Bhd's EV-to-FCF compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Hwa Tai Industries Bhd ranks #744 out of 1190 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Hwa Tai Industries Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 16.11. Hwa Tai Industries Bhd's value of 21.27 is 32.1% above this benchmark. 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 16.11, based on 1,190 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. Hwa Tai Industries Bhd's current EV-to-FCF of 21.27 is 32.1% 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-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 Hwa Tai Industries Bhd and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 16.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hwa Tai Industries Bhd's current EV-to-FCF is 21.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hwa Tai Industries Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hwa Tai Industries Bhd (XKLS:8478) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.64, compared to a current price of RM0.38 — trading 41.4% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 21.27 and 32.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 16.11. Hwa Tai Industries Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 32/100 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 Hwa Tai Industries Bhd (XKLS:8478), the current EV-to-FCF is 21.27 as of Jul. 21, 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 Hwa Tai Industries Bhd (XKLS:8478) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hwa Tai Industries Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.38 is trading 41.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.64.
GuruFocus considers Hwa Tai Industries Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:8478:
EV-to-FCF: 21.27
GF Value™: RM0.64 vs. price of RM0.38 (41.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 32.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#744 of 1190)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:8478 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hwa Tai Industries Bhd operates as a biscuit manufacturing and investment holding. Its activities are biscuit manufacturing, property holding, and trading. It operates through the following segments: Manufacturing and Trading. The company's products include crackers, cookies, assorted biscuits, cakes, and cream sandwiches, and are marketed under the brand names of Hwa Tai and Luxury. The majority of revenue is from the Manufacturing segment. Geographically, it operates in Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, Mauritius, and Other countries, with the majority is from Malaysia.
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