XKLS:5098'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.12 Med: 0.27 Max: 0.89
Current: 0.18
During the past 13 years, Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs's highest PB Ratio was 0.89. The lowest was 0.12. And the median was 0.27.
XKLS:5098's PB Ratio is ranked better than 96.88% of 609
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.96
vs XKLS:5098: 0.18
During the past 12 months, Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -5.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 1.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -0.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -0.60% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs was 5.80% per year. The lowest was -7.10% per year. And the median was 1.00% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs (XKLS:5098) 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.
Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs PB Ratio Related Terms
Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs PB Ratio Historical Data
* 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 Steel subindustry, Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs'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.
Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs PB Ratio vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs's PB Ratio falls into.
Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs PB Ratio Calculation
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.
Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs (XKLS:5098) has a PB Ratio of 0.18 as of Jul. 13, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 0.27. Over the past decade, Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs' PB Ratio has ranged from 0.12 to 0.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs ranks #19 out of 609 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 3.1%.
Is Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs' PB Ratio too high?
Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs' current PB Ratio of 0.18 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 0.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.12 to a high of 0.89. The Steel industry median PB Ratio is 0.96. Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs' value of 0.18 is 81.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs ranks #19 out of 609 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs' PB Ratio compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs ranks #19 out of 609 companies for PB Ratio. This places Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 0.96. Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs' value of 0.18 is 81.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs' own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.12 to 0.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.27 vs. the industry median of 0.96, Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs 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 Steel company?
The median PB Ratio among Steel companies is 0.96, based on 609 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. Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs's current PB Ratio of 0.18 is 81.3% 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 Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median PB Ratio is 0.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs's current PB Ratio is 0.18, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 0.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs (XKLS:5098) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.40, compared to a current price of RM0.24 — trading 41.3% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.18, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 0.27 and 81.3% below the Steel industry median of 0.96. Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs' overall GF Score™ is 44/100 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 Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs (XKLS:5098), the current PB Ratio is 0.18 as of Jul. 13, 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 Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs (XKLS:5098) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.24 is trading 41.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.40.
GuruFocus considers Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5098:
PB Ratio: 0.18 (33% below median its 10-year median of 0.27)
GF Value™: RM0.40 vs. price of RM0.24 (41.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 81.3% below the Steel median (#19 of 609)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5098 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs Business Description
Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs engages in the manufacturing and marketing of high tensile steel bars, mild steel bars, and prime steel billets. These steel products are used in construction and infrastructure works. The company is organized in one business segment which is the Manufacturing of steel bars and billets. Geographically, the group has a business presence in Malaysia and Outside Malaysia, of which prime revenue is derived from Malaysia.
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