Malakoff BhdXKLS:5264 48 PB Ratio is 0.76 as of Jul. 12, 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 0.68. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5264 with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.65 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 501 Utilities - Regulated companies, Malakoff Bhd ranks better than 76.25% on this metric.
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. As of today (2026-07-12), Malakoff Bhd's share price is RM0.80. Malakoff Bhd's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM1.05. Hence, Malakoff Bhd's PB Ratio of today is 0.76.
Good Sign:
Malakoff Corp Bhd stock PB Ratio (=0.76) is close to 2-year low of 0.7.
The historical rank and industry rank for Malakoff Bhd's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5264'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.45 Med: 0.68 Max: 1.46
Current: 0.76
During the past 13 years, Malakoff Bhd's highest PB Ratio was 1.46. The lowest was 0.45. And the median was 0.68.
XKLS:5264's PB Ratio is ranked better than 76.25% of 501
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 1.42
vs XKLS:5264: 0.76
During the past 12 months, Malakoff Bhd's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -3.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -6.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -4.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -1.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Malakoff Bhd was 19.20% per year. The lowest was -8.70% per year. And the median was 1.65% 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.
Malakoff Bhd PB Ratio Related Terms
Malakoff Bhd PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Malakoff 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 Utilities - Diversified subindustry, Malakoff 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.
Malakoff Bhd PB Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Malakoff Bhd's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Malakoff 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.
Malakoff Bhd's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:
* 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.
Malakoff Bhd (XKLS:5264) has a PB Ratio of 0.76 as of Jul. 12, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Malakoff Bhd and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 0.68. Over the past decade, Malakoff Bhd's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.45 to 1.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Malakoff Bhd ranks #119 out of 501 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 23.8%.
Is Malakoff Bhd's PB Ratio too high?
Malakoff Bhd's current PB Ratio of 0.76 is 12% above median its 10-year median of 0.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.45 to a high of 1.46. The Utilities - Regulated industry median PB Ratio is 1.42. Malakoff Bhd's value of 0.76 is 46.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Malakoff Bhd ranks #119 out of 501 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Malakoff Bhd has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Malakoff Bhd's PB Ratio compare to SRE?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Malakoff Bhd ranks #119 out of 501 companies for PB Ratio. This places Malakoff Bhd in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.42. Malakoff Bhd's value of 0.76 is 46.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Malakoff Bhd's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.45 to 1.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.68 vs. the industry median of 1.42, Malakoff 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
The median PB Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 1.42, based on 501 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. Malakoff Bhd's current PB Ratio of 0.76 is 46.5% 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 Malakoff Bhd and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Malakoff Bhd's current PB Ratio is 0.76, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 0.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Malakoff Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malakoff Bhd (XKLS:5264) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.65, compared to a current price of RM0.80 — trading 23.1% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.76, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 0.68 and 46.5% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.42. Malakoff Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 8 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 Malakoff Bhd (XKLS:5264), the current PB Ratio is 0.76 as of Jul. 12, 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 Malakoff Bhd (XKLS:5264) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malakoff Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM0.80 is trading 23.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.65.
GuruFocus considers Malakoff Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5264:
PB Ratio: 0.76 (12% above median its 10-year median of 0.68)
GF Value™: RM0.65 vs. price of RM0.80 (23.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 46.5% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#119 of 501)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5264 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Malakoff Corp Bhd is an Energy generation and Environmental Solutions organization. The company is an Independent Power Producer generating electricity from its domestic thermal power plants. Its renewable energy portfolio comprises large scale solar, commercial and industrial solar installations, small hydropower projects and its WTE plant development. Its segments include Power generation which includes power generation business and water desalination services; and Waste management and environmental services which include waste management services and environmental services. The majority of the revenue is derived from Power generation segment. Geographical revenue is solely derived from Malaysia.
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