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Northeast Group BhdXKLS:0325 -2.80%21 PB Ratio is 2.76 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 45% above its 10-year median of 1.91. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0325 with a GF Score™ of 21/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,419 Hardware companies, Northeast Group Bhd ranks worse than 57.75% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Northeast Group Bhd's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0325'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.01 Med: 1.91 Max: 3.39
Current: 2.76
During the past 5 years, Northeast Group Bhd's highest PB Ratio was 3.39. The lowest was 1.01. And the median was 1.91.
XKLS:0325's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 57.75% of 2419
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.31
vs XKLS:0325: 2.76
During the past 12 months, Northeast Group Bhd's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 13.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 27.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Northeast Group Bhd was 27.00% per year. The lowest was 20.70% per year. And the median was 23.85% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Northeast Group Bhd (XKLS:0325) 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.
Northeast Group Bhd PB Ratio Related Terms
Northeast Group Bhd PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Northeast Group 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 Electronic Components subindustry, Northeast Group 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.
Northeast Group Bhd PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Northeast Group Bhd's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Northeast Group 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.
Northeast Group Bhd (XKLS:0325) has a PB Ratio of 2.76 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 Northeast Group Bhd and its competitors. This is 45% above median its historical median of 1.91. Over the past decade, Northeast Group Bhd's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.01 to 3.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Northeast Group Bhd ranks #1397 out of 2419 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 57.8%.
Is Northeast Group Bhd's PB Ratio too high?
Northeast Group Bhd's current PB Ratio of 2.76 is 45% above median its 10-year median of 1.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.01 to a high of 3.39. The Hardware industry median PB Ratio is 2.31. Northeast Group Bhd's value of 2.76 is 19.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Northeast Group Bhd ranks #1397 out of 2419 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Northeast Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 21/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Northeast Group Bhd's PB Ratio compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Northeast Group Bhd ranks #1397 out of 2419 companies for PB Ratio. This places Northeast Group Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.31. Northeast Group Bhd's value of 2.76 is 19.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Northeast Group Bhd's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.01 to 3.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.91 vs. the industry median of 2.31, Northeast Group Bhd has consistently been above 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 Hardware company?
The median PB Ratio among Hardware companies is 2.31, based on 2,419 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. Northeast Group Bhd's current PB Ratio of 2.76 is 19.5% 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 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 Northeast Group Bhd and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Northeast Group Bhd's current PB Ratio is 2.76, which is 45% above median its own 10-year median of 1.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Northeast Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Northeast Group Bhd (XKLS:0325) has a current PB Ratio of 2.76. The current PB Ratio is 2.76, which is 45% above median its 10-year median of 1.91 and 19.5% above the Hardware industry median of 2.31. Northeast Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 21/100 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 Northeast Group Bhd (XKLS:0325), the current PB Ratio is 2.76 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.
Northeast Group Bhd is an investment holding company. The company, along with its subsidiaries, is principally engaged in the manufacturing of precision engineering components. It also provides related services including Surface Finishing, Sheet Metal Fabrication and Mechanical Sub-Assembly. The company serves various industries, including photonics, electrical and electronics (E&E), semiconductor, telecommunication, and optoelectronics. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from Malaysia, and the rest from North America, Europe, Other Asian countries, Oceania and South America.
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