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UWC BhdXKLS:5292 -2.11%89 PB Ratio is 12.43 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 36% above its 10-year median of 9.15. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5292 with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of RM5.63 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,982 Industrial Products companies, UWC Bhd ranks worse than 95.41% 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 (2026-07-17), UWC Bhd's share price is RM6.03. UWC Bhd's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was RM0.49. Hence, UWC Bhd's PB Ratio of today is 12.43.
Warning Sign:
UWC Bhd stock PB Ratio (=12.99) is close to 3-year high of 13.61.
The historical rank and industry rank for UWC Bhd's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5292'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.69 Med: 9.15 Max: 30
Current: 12.43
During the past 10 years, UWC Bhd's highest PB Ratio was 30.00. The lowest was 2.69. And the median was 9.15.
XKLS:5292's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 95.41% of 2982
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 2.14
vs XKLS:5292: 12.43
During the past 12 months, UWC Bhd's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 16.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 15.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of UWC Bhd was 53.90% per year. The lowest was 6.30% per year. And the median was 31.00% 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.
UWC Bhd PB Ratio Related Terms
UWC Bhd PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for UWC 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 Metal Fabrication subindustry, UWC 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.
UWC Bhd PB Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, UWC Bhd's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where UWC 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.
UWC 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.
UWC Bhd (XKLS:5292) has a PB Ratio of 12.43 as of Jul. 17, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on UWC Bhd and its competitors. This is 36% above median its historical median of 9.15. Over the past decade, UWC Bhd's PB Ratio has ranged from 2.69 to 30.00. According to the industry distribution chart, UWC Bhd ranks #2845 out of 2982 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 95.4%.
Is UWC Bhd's PB Ratio too high?
UWC Bhd's current PB Ratio of 12.43 is 36% above median its 10-year median of 9.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.69 to a high of 30.00. The Industrial Products industry median PB Ratio is 2.14. UWC Bhd's value of 12.43 is 480.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, UWC Bhd ranks #2845 out of 2982 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, UWC Bhd has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does UWC Bhd's PB Ratio compare to CRS and ATI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, UWC Bhd ranks #2845 out of 2982 companies for PB Ratio. This places UWC Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.14. UWC Bhd's value of 12.43 is 480.8% above this benchmark. Historically, UWC Bhd's own PB Ratio has ranged from 2.69 to 30.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.15 vs. the industry median of 2.14, UWC 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 Industrial Products company?
The median PB Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 2.14, based on 2,982 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. UWC Bhd's current PB Ratio of 12.43 is 480.8% 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 UWC Bhd and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. UWC Bhd's current PB Ratio is 12.43, which is 36% above median its own 10-year median of 9.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is UWC Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UWC Bhd (XKLS:5292) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM5.63, compared to a current price of RM6.03 — trading 7.1% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 12.43, which is 36% above median its 10-year median of 9.15 and 480.8% above the Industrial Products industry median of 2.14. UWC Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 6 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 UWC Bhd (XKLS:5292), the current PB Ratio is 12.43 as of Jul. 17, 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 UWC Bhd (XKLS:5292) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UWC Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM6.03 is trading 7.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM5.63.
GuruFocus considers UWC Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5292:
PB Ratio: 12.43 (36% above median its 10-year median of 9.15)
GF Value™: RM5.63 vs. price of RM6.03 (7.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 480.8% above the Industrial Products median (#2845 of 2982)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5292 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
UWC Bhd is an investment holding company. The company operates in two segments: the Provision of precision sheet metal fabrication and value-added assembly services, the provision of precision machined components, and Investment holding. It provides fabrication services involving various processes of working with metal, such as cutting, forming, joining, and other associated processes to produce intermediate metal products, ranging from metal piece parts to precision machined components. The company sells its products to various industries such as Semiconductors, Life science & medical technology, and others. Its geographical segments include Malaysia, Singapore, the United States, India, China, France, the Netherlands, and Others.
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