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SMRT Holdings BhdXKLS:0117 42 PB Ratio is 0.81 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 27% above its 10-year median of 0.64. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0117 with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.29 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 254 Education companies, SMRT Holdings Bhd ranks better than 66.54% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for SMRT Holdings Bhd's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0117'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.14 Med: 0.64 Max: 9.82
Current: 0.81
During the past 13 years, SMRT Holdings Bhd's highest PB Ratio was 9.82. The lowest was 0.14. And the median was 0.64.
XKLS:0117's PB Ratio is ranked better than 66.54% of 254
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 1.4
vs XKLS:0117: 0.81
During the past 12 months, SMRT Holdings Bhd's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 18.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -6.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -8.60% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -2.90% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of SMRT Holdings Bhd was 34.30% per year. The lowest was -28.40% per year. And the median was -1.85% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
SMRT Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0117) PB Ratio Explanation
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
Be Aware
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.
SMRT Holdings Bhd PB Ratio Related Terms
SMRT Holdings Bhd PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SMRT Holdings Bhd'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 Education & Training Services subindustry, SMRT Holdings 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.
SMRT Holdings Bhd PB Ratio vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, SMRT Holdings Bhd's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SMRT Holdings Bhd'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.
SMRT Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0117) has a PB Ratio of 0.81 as of Jul. 15, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on SMRT Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 27% above median its historical median of 0.64. Over the past decade, SMRT Holdings Bhd's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.14 to 9.82. According to the industry distribution chart, SMRT Holdings Bhd ranks #85 out of 254 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 33.5%.
Is SMRT Holdings Bhd's PB Ratio too high?
SMRT Holdings Bhd's current PB Ratio of 0.81 is 27% above median its 10-year median of 0.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.14 to a high of 9.82. The Education industry median PB Ratio is 1.40. SMRT Holdings Bhd's value of 0.81 is 42.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SMRT Holdings Bhd ranks #85 out of 254 companies in the Education industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, SMRT Holdings Bhd 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 SMRT Holdings Bhd's PB Ratio compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, SMRT Holdings Bhd ranks #85 out of 254 companies for PB Ratio. This puts SMRT Holdings Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.40. SMRT Holdings Bhd's value of 0.81 is 42.1% below this benchmark. Historically, SMRT Holdings Bhd's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.14 to 9.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.64 vs. the industry median of 1.40, SMRT Holdings 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 PB Ratio for an Education company?
The median PB Ratio among Education companies is 1.40, based on 254 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. SMRT Holdings Bhd's current PB Ratio of 0.81 is 42.1% 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 SMRT Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SMRT Holdings Bhd's current PB Ratio is 0.81, which is 27% above median its own 10-year median of 0.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SMRT Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SMRT Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0117) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.29, compared to a current price of RM0.19 — trading 34.5% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.81, which is 27% above median its 10-year median of 0.64 and 42.1% below the Education industry median of 1.40. SMRT Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 2 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 SMRT Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0117), the current PB Ratio is 0.81 as of Jul. 15, 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 SMRT Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0117) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SMRT Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.19 is trading 34.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.29.
GuruFocus considers SMRT Holdings Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0117:
PB Ratio: 0.81 (27% above median its 10-year median of 0.64)
GF Value™: RM0.29 vs. price of RM0.19 (34.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 42.1% below the Education median (#85 of 254)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0117 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SMRT Holdings Bhd is a Malaysian company that is principally engaged in investment holding. The operating segments of the company are Investment Holding and Technology. The Technology segment provides software consultancy and development and its related services and hence it generates maximum revenue for the company. The company operates solely in Malaysia.
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