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Ranhill Utilities BhdXKLS:5272 -1.00%68 PB Ratio is 2.70 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 73% above its 10-year median of 1.56. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5272 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.46 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 501 Utilities - Regulated companies, Ranhill Utilities Bhd ranks worse than 83.63% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ranhill Utilities Bhd's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5272'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.66 Med: 1.56 Max: 3.05
Current: 2.7
During the past 13 years, Ranhill Utilities Bhd's highest PB Ratio was 3.05. The lowest was 0.66. And the median was 1.56.
XKLS:5272's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 83.63% of 501
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 1.42
vs XKLS:5272: 2.70
During the past 12 months, Ranhill Utilities Bhd's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 16.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 8.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Ranhill Utilities Bhd was 65.40% per year. The lowest was -18.90% per year. And the median was -1.80% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Ranhill Utilities Bhd (XKLS:5272) 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.
* 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 - Regulated Water subindustry, Ranhill Utilities 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.
Ranhill Utilities Bhd PB Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Ranhill Utilities Bhd's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ranhill Utilities 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.
Ranhill Utilities Bhd (XKLS:5272) has a PB Ratio of 2.70 as of Jul. 16, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Ranhill Utilities Bhd and its competitors. This is 73% above median its historical median of 1.56. Over the past decade, Ranhill Utilities Bhd's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.66 to 3.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Ranhill Utilities Bhd ranks #419 out of 501 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 83.6%.
Is Ranhill Utilities Bhd's PB Ratio too high?
Ranhill Utilities Bhd's current PB Ratio of 2.70 is 73% above median its 10-year median of 1.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.66 to a high of 3.05. The Utilities - Regulated industry median PB Ratio is 1.42. Ranhill Utilities Bhd's value of 2.70 is 90.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ranhill Utilities Bhd ranks #419 out of 501 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ranhill Utilities Bhd has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ranhill Utilities Bhd's PB Ratio compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Ranhill Utilities Bhd ranks #419 out of 501 companies for PB Ratio. This places Ranhill Utilities Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.42. Ranhill Utilities Bhd's value of 2.70 is 90.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Ranhill Utilities Bhd's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.66 to 3.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.56 vs. the industry median of 1.42, Ranhill Utilities Bhd has consistently been above 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. Ranhill Utilities Bhd's current PB Ratio of 2.70 is 90.1% above 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 Ranhill Utilities 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. Ranhill Utilities Bhd's current PB Ratio is 2.70, which is 73% above median its own 10-year median of 1.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ranhill Utilities Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ranhill Utilities Bhd (XKLS:5272) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.46, compared to a current price of RM1.99 — trading 36.3% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 2.70, which is 73% above median its 10-year median of 1.56 and 90.1% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.42. Ranhill Utilities Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 Ranhill Utilities Bhd (XKLS:5272), the current PB Ratio is 2.70 as of Jul. 16, 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 Ranhill Utilities Bhd (XKLS:5272) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ranhill Utilities Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM1.99 is trading 36.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.46.
GuruFocus considers Ranhill Utilities Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5272:
PB Ratio: 2.70 (73% above median its 10-year median of 1.56)
GF Value™: RM1.46 vs. price of RM1.99 (36.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 90.1% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#419 of 501)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5272 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ranhill Utilities Bhd is engaged in investment holding business. It operates mainly in the environment, energy, and engineering services sectors. The company's reportable segments include Water, Power, Consultancy and services. Its water segment focuses on water supply, wastewater treatment, and water asset management, serving regions in Malaysia, China, and Thailand. The power segment owns and operates combined cycle gas turbine power plants and solar power facilities in Malaysia. The Consultancy and services segment offers water management, civil and infrastructure engineering, and energy solutions. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Water segment.
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