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Malpac Holdings Bhd stock PB Ratio (=0.31) is close to 5-year low of 0.3.
The historical rank and industry rank for Malpac Holdings Bhd's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:4936'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.2 Med: 0.39 Max: 0.63
Current: 0.31
During the past 13 years, Malpac Holdings Bhd's highest PB Ratio was 0.63. The lowest was 0.20. And the median was 0.39.
XKLS:4936's PB Ratio is not ranked
in the Asset Management industry.
Industry Median: 0.95
vs XKLS:4936: 0.31
During the past 12 months, Malpac Holdings Bhd's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -4.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 0.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 1.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -1.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Malpac Holdings Bhd was 6.10% per year. The lowest was -4.60% per year. And the median was 0.40% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Malpac Holdings Bhd (XKLS:4936) 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.
Malpac Holdings Bhd PB Ratio Related Terms
Malpac Holdings Bhd PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Malpac 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 Asset Management subindustry, Malpac 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.
Malpac Holdings Bhd PB Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Malpac Holdings Bhd's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Malpac 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.
Malpac Holdings Bhd (XKLS:4936) has a PB Ratio of 0.31 as of Jul. 20, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Malpac Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 21% below median its historical median of 0.39. Over the past decade, Malpac Holdings Bhd's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.20 to 0.63.
Is Malpac Holdings Bhd's PB Ratio too high?
Malpac Holdings Bhd's current PB Ratio of 0.31 is 21% below median its 10-year median of 0.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.20 to a high of 0.63. The Asset Management industry median PB Ratio is 0.95. Malpac Holdings Bhd's value of 0.31 is 67.4% below this industry median. Overall, Malpac Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 25/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Malpac Holdings Bhd's PB Ratio compare to BLK and BX?
Malpac Holdings Bhd's PB Ratio of 0.31 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 0.95. Malpac Holdings Bhd's value of 0.31 is 67.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Malpac Holdings Bhd's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.20 to 0.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.39 vs. the industry median of 0.95, Malpac 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 Asset Management company?
The median PB Ratio among Asset Management companies is 0.95, based on 1,601 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. Malpac Holdings Bhd's current PB Ratio of 0.31 is 67.4% 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 Malpac Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median PB Ratio is 0.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Malpac Holdings Bhd's current PB Ratio is 0.31, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 0.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Malpac Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Malpac Holdings Bhd (XKLS:4936) has a current PB Ratio of 0.31. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.82, compared to a current price of RM0.72 — trading 12.2% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.31, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 0.39 and 67.4% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.95. Malpac Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 25/100 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 Malpac Holdings Bhd (XKLS:4936), the current PB Ratio is 0.31 as of Jul. 20, 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 Malpac Holdings Bhd (XKLS:4936) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malpac Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.72 is trading 12.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.82.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:4936:
PB Ratio: 0.31 (21% below median its 10-year median of 0.39)
GF Value™: RM0.82 vs. price of RM0.72 (12.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 67.4% below the Asset Management median
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:4936 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Malpac Holdings Bhd is an investment holding company. Geographically, the company operates in two main geographical areas, namely Malaysia, and Japan. The majority of its revenue is generated from Malaysia.
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