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Techbond Group BhdXKLS:5289 58 PB Ratio is 0.77 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 40% below its 10-year median of 1.28. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5289 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.30 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,576 Chemicals companies, Techbond Group Bhd ranks better than 80.84% on this metric.
Techbond Group Bhd stock PB Ratio (=0.76) is close to 10-year low of 0.76.
The historical rank and industry rank for Techbond Group Bhd's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5289'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.76 Med: 1.28 Max: 2.99
Current: 0.77
During the past 11 years, Techbond Group Bhd's highest PB Ratio was 2.99. The lowest was 0.76. And the median was 1.28.
XKLS:5289's PB Ratio is ranked better than 80.84% of 1576
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.7
vs XKLS:5289: 0.77
During the past 12 months, Techbond Group Bhd's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 17.70% per year.
During the past 11 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Techbond Group Bhd was 47.20% per year. The lowest was 4.10% per year. And the median was 13.25% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Techbond Group Bhd (XKLS:5289) 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.
Techbond Group Bhd PB Ratio Related Terms
Techbond Group Bhd PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Techbond Group 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 Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Techbond Group 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.
Techbond Group Bhd PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Techbond Group Bhd's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Techbond Group 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.
Techbond Group Bhd (XKLS:5289) has a PB Ratio of 0.77 as of Jul. 15, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Techbond Group Bhd and its competitors. This is 40% below median its historical median of 1.28. Over the past decade, Techbond Group Bhd's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.76 to 2.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Techbond Group Bhd ranks #302 out of 1576 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 19.2%.
Is Techbond Group Bhd's PB Ratio too high?
Techbond Group Bhd's current PB Ratio of 0.77 is 40% below median its 10-year median of 1.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.76 to a high of 2.99. The Chemicals industry median PB Ratio is 1.70. Techbond Group Bhd's value of 0.77 is 54.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Techbond Group Bhd ranks #302 out of 1576 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Techbond Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Techbond Group Bhd's PB Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Techbond Group Bhd ranks #302 out of 1576 companies for PB Ratio. This places Techbond Group Bhd in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.70. Techbond Group Bhd's value of 0.77 is 54.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Techbond Group Bhd's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.76 to 2.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.28 vs. the industry median of 1.70, Techbond Group 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 Chemicals company?
The median PB Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.70, based on 1,576 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. Techbond Group Bhd's current PB Ratio of 0.77 is 54.7% 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 Techbond Group Bhd and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Techbond Group Bhd's current PB Ratio is 0.77, which is 40% below median its own 10-year median of 1.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Techbond Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Techbond Group Bhd (XKLS:5289) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.30, compared to a current price of RM0.27 — trading 10% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.77, which is 40% below median its 10-year median of 1.28 and 54.7% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.70. Techbond Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 5 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 Techbond Group Bhd (XKLS:5289), the current PB Ratio is 0.77 as of Jul. 15, 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 Techbond Group Bhd (XKLS:5289) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Techbond Group Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.27 is trading 10% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.30.
GuruFocus considers Techbond Group Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5289:
PB Ratio: 0.77 (40% below median its 10-year median of 1.28)
GF Value™: RM0.30 vs. price of RM0.27 (10% below fair value)
Industry Position: 54.7% below the Chemicals median (#302 of 1576)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5289 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Techbond Group Bhd is an investment holding company providing management services to its subsidiaries. Its segments are Industrial Adhesives & Sealants, Supporting Products and Services, and Chemicals, with the majority of revenue generated from Industrial Adhesives and Sealants. The company operates in Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, China, and other countries, with majority of revenue generated from Malaysia. It develops and manufactures water-based and hot melt adhesives, water-based and solvent-based sealants, and offers supporting products such as OEM adhesives, chemicals, repellents, cleaners, spare parts, and maintenance services. Its products include adhesives for woodworking, paper and packaging, mattresses, construction, hygiene, cigarettes, automotive, and bookbinding.
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