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Kpj Healthcare BhdXKLS:5878 +1.25%68 PB Ratio is 4.92 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 106% above its 10-year median of 2.39. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5878 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of RM2.49 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 611 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Kpj Healthcare Bhd ranks worse than 80.03% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kpj Healthcare Bhd's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5878'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.56 Med: 2.39 Max: 5.5
Current: 4.92
During the past 13 years, Kpj Healthcare Bhd's highest PB Ratio was 5.50. The lowest was 1.56. And the median was 2.39.
XKLS:5878's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 80.03% of 611
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 2.02
vs XKLS:5878: 4.92
During the past 12 months, Kpj Healthcare Bhd's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 13.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Kpj Healthcare Bhd was 11.80% per year. The lowest was 2.20% per year. And the median was 8.00% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Kpj Healthcare Bhd (XKLS:5878) 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.
Kpj Healthcare Bhd PB Ratio Related Terms
Kpj Healthcare Bhd PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kpj Healthcare 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 Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Kpj Healthcare 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.
Kpj Healthcare Bhd PB Ratio vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Kpj Healthcare Bhd's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kpj Healthcare 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.
Kpj Healthcare Bhd (XKLS:5878) has a PB Ratio of 4.92 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 Kpj Healthcare Bhd and its competitors. This is 106% above median its historical median of 2.39. Over the past decade, Kpj Healthcare Bhd's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.56 to 5.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Kpj Healthcare Bhd ranks #489 out of 611 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 80%.
Is Kpj Healthcare Bhd's PB Ratio too high?
Kpj Healthcare Bhd's current PB Ratio of 4.92 is 106% above median its 10-year median of 2.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.56 to a high of 5.50. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median PB Ratio is 2.02. Kpj Healthcare Bhd's value of 4.92 is 143.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kpj Healthcare Bhd ranks #489 out of 611 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kpj Healthcare Bhd has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kpj Healthcare Bhd's PB Ratio compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Kpj Healthcare Bhd ranks #489 out of 611 companies for PB Ratio. This places Kpj Healthcare Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.02. Kpj Healthcare Bhd's value of 4.92 is 143.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Kpj Healthcare Bhd's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.56 to 5.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.39 vs. the industry median of 2.02, Kpj Healthcare 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 a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median PB Ratio among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 2.02, based on 611 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. Kpj Healthcare Bhd's current PB Ratio of 4.92 is 143.6% 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 Kpj Healthcare Bhd and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kpj Healthcare Bhd's current PB Ratio is 4.92, which is 106% above median its own 10-year median of 2.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kpj Healthcare Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kpj Healthcare Bhd (XKLS:5878) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM2.49, compared to a current price of RM3.24 — trading 30.1% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 4.92, which is 106% above median its 10-year median of 2.39 and 143.6% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 2.02. Kpj Healthcare Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 4 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 Kpj Healthcare Bhd (XKLS:5878), the current PB Ratio is 4.92 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 Kpj Healthcare Bhd (XKLS:5878) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kpj Healthcare Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM3.24 is trading 30.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM2.49.
GuruFocus considers Kpj Healthcare Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5878:
PB Ratio: 4.92 (106% above median its 10-year median of 2.39)
GF Value™: RM2.49 vs. price of RM3.24 (30.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 143.6% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#489 of 611)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5878 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
KPJ Healthcare Bhd operates as an investment holding company and provides management services to its subsidiaries. The principal activities of the subsidiaries are mainly the operation of specialist hospitals. The reportable segments of the company are: (i) Malaysia - All healthcare activities including the private hospitals, pathology and laboratory services and distribution of pharmaceutical, medical and consumer healthcare products. (ii) Others - Operating segments involved in provision of hospital and retirement village services in Thailand and Australia, a private university and colleges of nursing and allied health and other similar activities in Malaysia. The majority of revenue is derived from the Malaysia segment.
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