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Malita InvestmentsMAL:MLT +9.50%38 PB Ratio is 0.46 as of Jul. 19, 2026, which is 43% below its 10-year median of 0.81. GuruFocus rates MAL:MLT with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.21 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,716 Real Estate companies, Malita Investments ranks better than 73.43% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Malita Investments's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
MAL:MLT'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.33 Med: 0.81 Max: 1.22
Current: 0.46
During the past 13 years, Malita Investments's highest PB Ratio was 1.22. The lowest was 0.33. And the median was 0.81.
MAL:MLT's PB Ratio is ranked better than 73.43% of 1716
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 0.815
vs MAL:MLT: 0.46
During the past 12 months, Malita Investments's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -1.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -2.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -1.60% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.40% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Malita Investments was 13.10% per year. The lowest was -13.90% per year. And the median was 4.50% per year.
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
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Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
Malita Investments PB Ratio Related Terms
Malita Investments PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Malita Investments's PB Ratio 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.
For the Real Estate - Diversified subindustry, Malita Investments'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.
Malita Investments PB Ratio vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Malita Investments's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Malita Investments's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
Malita Investments (MAL:MLT) has a PB Ratio of 0.46 as of Jul. 19, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Malita Investments and its competitors. This is 43% below median its historical median of 0.81. Over the past decade, Malita Investments' PB Ratio has ranged from 0.33 to 1.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Malita Investments ranks #456 out of 1716 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 26.6%.
Is Malita Investments' PB Ratio too high?
Malita Investments' current PB Ratio of 0.46 is 43% below median its 10-year median of 0.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.33 to a high of 1.22. The Real Estate industry median PB Ratio is 0.82. Malita Investments' value of 0.46 is 43.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Malita Investments ranks #456 out of 1716 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Malita Investments has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Malita Investments' PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Malita Investments ranks #456 out of 1716 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Malita Investments in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 0.82. Malita Investments' value of 0.46 is 43.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Malita Investments' own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.33 to 1.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.81 vs. the industry median of 0.82, Malita Investments 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 PB Ratio for a Real Estate company?
The median PB Ratio among Real Estate companies is 0.82, based on 1,716 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Malita Investments's current PB Ratio of 0.46 is 43.6% 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Malita Investments and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median PB Ratio is 0.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Malita Investments's current PB Ratio is 0.46, which is 43% below median its own 10-year median of 0.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Malita Investments stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malita Investments (MAL:MLT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.21, compared to a current price of €0.44 — trading 108.6% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.46, which is 43% below median its 10-year median of 0.81 and 43.6% below the Real Estate industry median of 0.82. Malita Investments' overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Malita Investments (MAL:MLT), the current PB Ratio is 0.46 as of Jul. 19, 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 Malita Investments (MAL:MLT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malita Investments stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.44 is trading 108.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.21.
GuruFocus considers Malita Investments to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MAL:MLT:
PB Ratio: 0.46 (43% below median its 10-year median of 0.81)
GF Value™: €0.21 vs. price of €0.44 (108.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 43.6% below the Real Estate median (#456 of 1716)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MAL:MLT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Malita Investments PLC is a investment holding company. The company is engaged in financing, acquisition, development, and operation of the immovable property. Its projects include the Maltese Parliament, Valletta City Gate, Open-Air Theatre, the construction of affordable housing all around Malta, Valletta Cruise Port, Malta International Airport, and others.
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