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United Malacca BhdXKLS:2593 +1.33%82 PB Ratio is 0.82 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 0.79. GuruFocus rates XKLS:2593 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of RM6.64 (Fairly Valued). Among 1,899 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, United Malacca Bhd ranks better than 72.2% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for United Malacca Bhd's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:2593'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.61 Med: 0.79 Max: 0.96
Current: 0.81
During the past 13 years, United Malacca Bhd's highest PB Ratio was 0.96. The lowest was 0.61. And the median was 0.79.
XKLS:2593's PB Ratio is ranked better than 72.2% of 1899
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.35
vs XKLS:2593: 0.81
During the past 12 months, United Malacca Bhd's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.90% 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 3.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 0.20% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of United Malacca Bhd was 19.70% per year. The lowest was -8.30% per year. And the median was 2.60% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
United Malacca Bhd (XKLS:2593) 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.
United Malacca Bhd PB Ratio Related Terms
United Malacca Bhd PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for United Malacca 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 Farm Products subindustry, United Malacca 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.
United Malacca Bhd PB Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, United Malacca Bhd's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where United Malacca 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.
United Malacca Bhd (XKLS:2593) has a PB Ratio of 0.82 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 United Malacca Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.79. Over the past decade, United Malacca Bhd's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.61 to 0.96. According to the industry distribution chart, United Malacca Bhd ranks #528 out of 1899 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 27.8%.
Is United Malacca Bhd's PB Ratio too high?
United Malacca Bhd's current PB Ratio of 0.82 is near median its 10-year median of 0.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.61 to a high of 0.96. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median PB Ratio is 1.35. United Malacca Bhd's value of 0.82 is 39.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, United Malacca Bhd ranks #528 out of 1899 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, United Malacca Bhd has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Malacca Bhd's PB Ratio compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, United Malacca Bhd ranks #528 out of 1899 companies for PB Ratio. This puts United Malacca Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.35. United Malacca Bhd's value of 0.82 is 39.3% below this benchmark. Historically, United Malacca Bhd's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.61 to 0.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.79 vs. the industry median of 1.35, United Malacca 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 a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median PB Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 1.35, based on 1,899 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. United Malacca Bhd's current PB Ratio of 0.82 is 39.3% 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 United Malacca Bhd and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. United Malacca Bhd's current PB Ratio is 0.82, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is United Malacca Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Malacca Bhd (XKLS:2593) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM6.64, compared to a current price of RM6.08 — trading 8.4% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.82, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.79 and 39.3% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.35. United Malacca Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 82/100. 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 United Malacca Bhd (XKLS:2593), the current PB Ratio is 0.82 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 United Malacca Bhd (XKLS:2593) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Malacca Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM6.08 is trading 8.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM6.64.
GuruFocus considers United Malacca Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:2593:
PB Ratio: 0.82 (near median its 10-year median of 0.79)
GF Value™: RM6.64 vs. price of RM6.08 (8.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 39.3% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#528 of 1899)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:2593 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
United Malacca Bhd is a Malaysia based oil palm cultivation company. The company's operating segment includes Plantation which includes cultivation of oil palm and palm oil milling and Investment holding. It generates maximum revenue from the Plantation segment. Geographically, it derives a majority revenue from Malaysia and also has a presence in Indonesia.
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