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Cekd BhdXKLS:0238 +7.27%57 PB Ratio is 0.72 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 46% below its 10-year median of 1.34. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0238 with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.54 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,983 Industrial Products companies, Cekd Bhd ranks better than 86.15% on this metric.
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. As of today (2026-07-16), Cekd Bhd's share price is RM0.295. Cekd Bhd's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was RM0.41. Hence, Cekd Bhd's PB Ratio of today is 0.72.
Good Sign:
Cekd Bhd stock PB Ratio (=0.7) is close to 5-year low of 0.65.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cekd Bhd's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0238'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.65 Med: 1.34 Max: 4.59
Current: 0.72
During the past 8 years, Cekd Bhd's highest PB Ratio was 4.59. The lowest was 0.65. And the median was 1.34.
XKLS:0238's PB Ratio is ranked better than 86.15% of 2983
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 2.19
vs XKLS:0238: 0.72
During the past 12 months, Cekd Bhd's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 16.20% per year.
During the past 8 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Cekd Bhd was 22.90% per year. The lowest was 5.10% per year. And the median was 20.80% 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.
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.
Cekd Bhd PB Ratio Related Terms
Cekd Bhd PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cekd 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 Metal Fabrication subindustry, Cekd 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.
Cekd Bhd PB Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Cekd Bhd's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cekd 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.
Cekd Bhd's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:
* 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.
Cekd Bhd (XKLS:0238) has a PB Ratio of 0.72 as of Jul. 16, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Cekd Bhd and its competitors. This is 46% below median its historical median of 1.34. Over the past decade, Cekd Bhd's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.65 to 4.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Cekd Bhd ranks #413 out of 2983 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 13.8%.
Is Cekd Bhd's PB Ratio too high?
Cekd Bhd's current PB Ratio of 0.72 is 46% below median its 10-year median of 1.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.65 to a high of 4.59. The Industrial Products industry median PB Ratio is 2.19. Cekd Bhd's value of 0.72 is 67.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cekd Bhd ranks #413 out of 2983 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cekd Bhd has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cekd Bhd's PB Ratio compare to CRS and ATI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Cekd Bhd ranks #413 out of 2983 companies for PB Ratio. This places Cekd Bhd in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.19. Cekd Bhd's value of 0.72 is 67.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Cekd Bhd's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.65 to 4.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.34 vs. the industry median of 2.19, Cekd 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 Industrial Products company?
The median PB Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 2.19, based on 2,983 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. Cekd Bhd's current PB Ratio of 0.72 is 67.1% 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 Cekd Bhd and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cekd Bhd's current PB Ratio is 0.72, which is 46% below median its own 10-year median of 1.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cekd Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cekd Bhd (XKLS:0238) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.54, compared to a current price of RM0.30 — trading 45.4% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.72, which is 46% below median its 10-year median of 1.34 and 67.1% below the Industrial Products industry median of 2.19. Cekd Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Cekd Bhd (XKLS:0238), the current PB Ratio is 0.72 as of Jul. 16, 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 Cekd Bhd (XKLS:0238) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cekd Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.30 is trading 45.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.54.
GuruFocus considers Cekd Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0238:
PB Ratio: 0.72 (46% below median its 10-year median of 1.34)
GF Value™: RM0.54 vs. price of RM0.30 (45.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 67.1% below the Industrial Products median (#413 of 2983)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0238 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cekd Bhd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, the company is engaged in the manufacturing of die cutting moulds and trading of related consumables, tools and accessories. The company has three reportable segments:(i) Manufacturing: Manufacturing of die cutting moulds, (ii) Trading: Trading of related consumables, tools and accessories, and (iii) Investment holding: Holding of investments in shares of subsidiaries. The majority of revenue is generated from the Manufacturing segment. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from Malaysia.
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