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Jaks Resources BhdXKLS:4723 +10.71%29 PB Ratio is 0.27 as of Sep. 21, 2026, which is 46% below its 10-year median of 0.50. GuruFocus rates XKLS:4723 with a GF Score™ of 29/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.12 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,733 Construction companies, Jaks Resources Bhd ranks better than 96.08% on this metric.
Jaks Resources Bhd stock PB Ratio (=0.2) is close to 1-year high of 0.2.
The historical rank and industry rank for Jaks Resources Bhd's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:4723'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.12 Med: 0.5 Max: 1.4
Current: 0.25
During the past 13 years, Jaks Resources Bhd's highest PB Ratio was 1.40. The lowest was 0.12. And the median was 0.50.
XKLS:4723's PB Ratio is ranked better than 96.08% of 1733
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 1.35
vs XKLS:4723: 0.25
During the past 12 months, Jaks Resources Bhd's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 1.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -3.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -2.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -1.40% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Jaks Resources Bhd was 10.50% per year. The lowest was -6.70% per year. And the median was -1.00% 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.
Jaks Resources Bhd PB Ratio Related Terms
Jaks Resources Bhd PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Jaks Resources 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 Engineering & Construction subindustry, Jaks Resources 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.
Jaks Resources Bhd PB Ratio vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Jaks Resources Bhd's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Jaks Resources 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.
Jaks Resources Bhd (XKLS:4723) has a PB Ratio of 0.27 as of Sep. 21, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Jaks Resources Bhd and its competitors. This is 46% below median its historical median of 0.50. Over the past decade, Jaks Resources Bhd's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.12 to 1.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Jaks Resources Bhd ranks #68 out of 1733 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 3.9%.
Is Jaks Resources Bhd's PB Ratio too high?
Jaks Resources Bhd's current PB Ratio of 0.27 is 46% below median its 10-year median of 0.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.12 to a high of 1.40. The Construction industry median PB Ratio is 1.35. Jaks Resources Bhd's value of 0.27 is 80% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jaks Resources Bhd ranks #68 out of 1733 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Jaks Resources Bhd has a GF Score™ of 29/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jaks Resources Bhd's PB Ratio compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Jaks Resources Bhd ranks #68 out of 1733 companies for PB Ratio. This places Jaks Resources Bhd in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.35. Jaks Resources Bhd's value of 0.27 is 80% below this benchmark. Historically, Jaks Resources Bhd's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.12 to 1.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.50 vs. the industry median of 1.35, Jaks Resources 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 Construction company?
The median PB Ratio among Construction companies is 1.35, based on 1,733 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. Jaks Resources Bhd's current PB Ratio of 0.27 is 80% 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 Jaks Resources Bhd and its competitors. For the Construction 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. Jaks Resources Bhd's current PB Ratio is 0.27, which is 46% below median its own 10-year median of 0.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jaks Resources Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jaks Resources Bhd (XKLS:4723) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.12, compared to a current price of RM0.16 — trading 29.2% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.27, which is 46% below median its 10-year median of 0.50 and 80% below the Construction industry median of 1.35. Jaks Resources Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 29/100 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 Jaks Resources Bhd (XKLS:4723), the current PB Ratio is 0.27 as of Sep. 21, 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 Jaks Resources Bhd (XKLS:4723) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jaks Resources Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM0.16 is trading 29.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.12.
GuruFocus considers Jaks Resources Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:4723:
PB Ratio: 0.27 (46% below median its 10-year median of 0.50)
GF Value™: RM0.12 vs. price of RM0.16 (29.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 80% below the Construction median (#68 of 1733)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:4723 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Jaks Resources Bhd is an investment holding company. It is organized into six segments: Manufacturing segment, which comprises mainly the manufacturing of pipes; Trading segment comprising trading in sheet piles, steel bars, mild steel, and special pipes, other steel related products, building materials, and supply of products for water supply industry; Construction segment comprises mainly the provision of sub-contracting activities, general contractor, supplier of building materials, and also construction; The Property Investment segment consists management of shopping mall; Power Energy engage in the business of renewable energy. and Others. Its geographical segments include Malaysia and Vietnam.
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