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CPE Technology BhdXKLS:5317 -1.08%45 PB Ratio is 1.89 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 1.77. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5317 with a GF Score™ of 45/100. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,419 Hardware companies, CPE Technology Bhd ranks better than 57.71% on this metric.
CPE Technology Bhd stock PB Ratio (=1.93) is close to 1-year high of 1.97.
The historical rank and industry rank for CPE Technology Bhd's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5317'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.82 Med: 1.77 Max: 5.05
Current: 1.89
During the past 7 years, CPE Technology Bhd's highest PB Ratio was 5.05. The lowest was 0.82. And the median was 1.77.
XKLS:5317's PB Ratio is ranked better than 57.71% of 2419
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.27
vs XKLS:5317: 1.89
During the past 12 months, CPE Technology Bhd's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 0.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 47.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 39.40% per year.
During the past 7 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of CPE Technology Bhd was 76.60% per year. The lowest was 6.90% per year. And the median was 30.15% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
CPE Technology Bhd (XKLS:5317) 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.
CPE Technology Bhd PB Ratio Related Terms
CPE Technology Bhd PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CPE Technology 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 Electronic Components subindustry, CPE Technology 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.
CPE Technology Bhd PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, CPE Technology Bhd's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CPE Technology 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.
CPE Technology Bhd (XKLS:5317) has a PB Ratio of 1.89 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 CPE Technology Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.77. Over the past decade, CPE Technology Bhd's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.82 to 5.05. According to the industry distribution chart, CPE Technology Bhd ranks #1023 out of 2419 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 42.3%.
Is CPE Technology Bhd's PB Ratio too high?
CPE Technology Bhd's current PB Ratio of 1.89 is near median its 10-year median of 1.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.82 to a high of 5.05. The Hardware industry median PB Ratio is 2.27. CPE Technology Bhd's value of 1.89 is 16.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CPE Technology Bhd ranks #1023 out of 2419 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, CPE Technology Bhd has a GF Score™ of 45/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CPE Technology Bhd's PB Ratio compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, CPE Technology Bhd ranks #1023 out of 2419 companies for PB Ratio. This puts CPE Technology Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.27. CPE Technology Bhd's value of 1.89 is 16.7% below this benchmark. Historically, CPE Technology Bhd's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.82 to 5.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.77 vs. the industry median of 2.27, CPE Technology 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 Hardware company?
The median PB Ratio among Hardware companies is 2.27, based on 2,419 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. CPE Technology Bhd's current PB Ratio of 1.89 is 16.7% 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 CPE Technology Bhd and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CPE Technology Bhd's current PB Ratio is 1.89, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CPE Technology Bhd stock overvalued right now?
CPE Technology Bhd (XKLS:5317) has a current PB Ratio of 1.89. The current PB Ratio is 1.89, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.77 and 16.7% below the Hardware industry median of 2.27. CPE Technology Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 9 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 CPE Technology Bhd (XKLS:5317), the current PB Ratio is 1.89 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.
CPE Technology Bhd is an investment holding company that focuses on manufacturing precision-machined parts and components through its subsidiaries. The company is involved in precision machining and mechanical sub-assembly, including CNC turning and milling, turn-mill, and finishing processes. It also engages in trading precision machine parts and components. The company uses computer numerically controlled machinery integrated with CAD/CAM software to manufacture parts and assemblies used in sectors such as consumer electronics and semiconductors, automotive components, health and science, among others. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from the United States, with the rest coming from Singapore, Malaysia, Italy, Japan, Thailand, and other regions.
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