Wasco Bhd (XKLS:5142) Book Value per Share: RM1.31 (As of Mar. 2026)

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XKLS:5142 Wasco Bhd XKLS:5142
56 GF Score
Price RM0.73
GF Value RM0.91
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Wasco Bhd Book Value per Share?

Wasco Bhd XKLS:5142 -1.35% 56 Book Value per Share is RM1.31 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5142 with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.91 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Wasco Bhd's book value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM1.31.

During the past 12 months, Wasco Bhd's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 17.10% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 21.40% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.60% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -2.00% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the book value growth rate using book value per share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Wasco Bhd was 25.30% per year. The lowest was -16.10% per year. And the median was 2.65% per year.

Wasco Bhd's current price is RM0.73. Its book value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM1.31. Hence, today's PB Ratio of Wasco Bhd is 0.56.

During the past 13 years, the highest P/B Ratio of Wasco Bhd was 1.59. The lowest was 0.38. And the median was 0.86.

Good Sign:

Wasco Bhd stock PB Ratio (=0.57) is close to 5-year low of 0.54.


Wasco Bhd  (XKLS:5142) Book Value per Share Explanation

Usually a company's book value and Tangible Book per Share may not reflect its true value. The assets may be carried on the balance sheets at the original cost minus depreciation. This may underestimate the true economic values of the assets. It also may over-estimate their true economic value because the assets can become obsolete.

For financial companies such as banks and insurance companies, their assets may be reported in current market value of the assets owned. Book values of financial companies are more accurate indicator of the economic value of the company.


Wasco Bhd Book Value per Share Related Terms


Wasco Bhd Book Value per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Wasco Bhd's Book Value per Share 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.

Wasco Bhd Book Value per Share Chart

Wasco Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Book Value per Share
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.76 0.75 0.91 1.09 1.34

Wasco Bhd Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Book Value per Share Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.12 1.15 1.17 1.34 1.31

XKLS:5142 vs SLB, BKR, HAL: Book Value per Share Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Wasco Bhd's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio 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.


Wasco Bhd PB Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Wasco Bhd's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Wasco Bhd's PB Ratio falls into.


XKLS:5142
56GF Score
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Wasco Bhd Book Value per Share Calculation

Wasco Bhd's Book Value Per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Book Value Per Share=(Total Stockholders Equity-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(1,036-0)/774
=1.34

Wasco Bhd's Book Value Per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Book Value Per Share=(Total Stockholders Equity-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(1,012-0)/774
=1.31

* 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.

Theoretically it is what the shareholders will receive if the company is liquidated. Total Stockholders Equity is a balance sheet item and equal to Total Assets less Total Liabilities of the company.

Book value may include intangible items which may come from the company's past acquisitions. Book value less intangibles is called Tangible Book.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Book Value per Share →
What does a Book Value per Share of RM1.31 mean?
Wasco Bhd (XKLS:5142) has a Book Value per Share of RM1.31 as of Mar. 2026. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Wasco Bhd and its competitors.
Is Wasco Bhd's Book Value per Share too high?
Wasco Bhd's current Book Value per Share is RM1.31. Overall, Wasco Bhd has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wasco Bhd's Book Value per Share compare to SLB and BKR?
Wasco Bhd's Book Value per Share of RM1.31 can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Book Value per Share for an Oil & Gas company?
A good Book Value per Share depends on the Oil & Gas industry context. However, Book Value per Share 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 Book Value per Share mean?
A high Book Value per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Wasco Bhd and its competitors. Wasco Bhd's current Book Value per Share is RM1.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wasco Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wasco Bhd (XKLS:5142) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.91, compared to a current price of RM0.73 — trading 19.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Book Value per Share is RM1.31. Wasco Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Book Value per Share calculated?
Book Value per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Wasco Bhd (XKLS:5142), the current Book Value per Share is RM1.31 as of Mar. 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 Wasco Bhd (XKLS:5142) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wasco Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.73 is trading 19.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.91. GuruFocus considers Wasco Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5142:

  • Book Value per Share: RM1.31
  • GF Value™: RM0.91 vs. price of RM0.73 (19.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5142 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Wasco Bhd Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address The Gardens North Tower, Suite 19.01, Level 19, Mid Valley City, Lingkaran Syed Putra, Wilayah Persekutuan, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 59200
Wasco Bhd is engaged in the business of specialized pipe coating and corrosion protection services; Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) of gas compressors and process equipment, and provision of bioenergy services. Its segments include the Energy solutions services division; the Bioenergy services division; the Trading division; and Others. It derives the majority of its revenue from the Energy solutions services division that provides pipe coating, pipe manufacturing for the oil and gas industry, building and operating offshore/onshore field development facilities, and the provision of specialized equipment and services to the power generation, oleochemical, and petrochemical industries.
56GF Score

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