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Apex Healthcare Bhd stock PB Ratio (=2.42) is close to 3-year high of 2.56.
The historical rank and industry rank for Apex Healthcare Bhd's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:7090'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.45 Med: 2.43 Max: 3.96
Current: 2.42
During the past 13 years, Apex Healthcare Bhd's highest PB Ratio was 3.96. The lowest was 1.45. And the median was 2.43.
XKLS:7090's PB Ratio is not ranked
in the Medical Distribution industry.
Industry Median: 1
vs XKLS:7090: 2.42
During the past 12 months, Apex Healthcare Bhd's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -2.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 15.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 15.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 12.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Apex Healthcare Bhd was 25.00% per year. The lowest was 2.10% per year. And the median was 9.80% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Apex Healthcare Bhd (XKLS:7090) 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.
Apex Healthcare Bhd PB Ratio Related Terms
Apex Healthcare Bhd PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Apex 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 Distribution subindustry, Apex 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.
Apex Healthcare Bhd PB Ratio vs Medical Distribution Industry
For the Medical Distribution industry and Healthcare sector, Apex Healthcare Bhd's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Apex 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.
Apex Healthcare Bhd (XKLS:7090) has a PB Ratio of 2.42 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 Apex Healthcare Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.43. Over the past decade, Apex Healthcare Bhd's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.45 to 3.96.
Is Apex Healthcare Bhd's PB Ratio too high?
Apex Healthcare Bhd's current PB Ratio of 2.42 is near median its 10-year median of 2.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.45 to a high of 3.96. The Medical Distribution industry median PB Ratio is 1.00. Apex Healthcare Bhd's value of 2.42 is 142% above this industry median. Overall, Apex Healthcare Bhd has a GF Score™ of 63/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Apex Healthcare Bhd's PB Ratio compare to MCK and COR?
Apex Healthcare Bhd's PB Ratio of 2.42 can be compared against companies in the Medical Distribution industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.00. Apex Healthcare Bhd's value of 2.42 is 142% above this benchmark. Historically, Apex Healthcare Bhd's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.45 to 3.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.43 vs. the industry median of 1.00, Apex 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 Medical Distribution company?
The median PB Ratio among Medical Distribution companies is 1.00, based on 110 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. Apex Healthcare Bhd's current PB Ratio of 2.42 is 142% 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 Apex Healthcare Bhd and its competitors. For the Medical Distribution industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Apex Healthcare Bhd's current PB Ratio is 2.42, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Apex Healthcare Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Apex Healthcare Bhd (XKLS:7090) has a current PB Ratio of 2.42. The stock's GF Value™ is RM2.27, compared to a current price of RM2.61 — trading 15% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 2.42, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.43 and 142% above the Medical Distribution industry median of 1.00. Apex Healthcare Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Apex Healthcare Bhd (XKLS:7090), the current PB Ratio is 2.42 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 Apex Healthcare Bhd (XKLS:7090) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Apex Healthcare Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM2.61 is trading 15% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM2.27.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:7090:
PB Ratio: 2.42 (near median its 10-year median of 2.43)
GF Value™: RM2.27 vs. price of RM2.61 (15% above fair value)
Industry Position: 142% above the Medical Distribution median
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7090 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Apex Healthcare Bhd is an investment holding company for a group of companies engaged in the development, manufacturing, marketing, and distribution of pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, consumer healthcare products, and orthopedic devices. It has direct operations in Malaysia, Singapore and Others. The company has two manufacturing plants in Melaka and Penang. It has three segments: Manufacturing, Distribution and Corporate. It derives maximum revenue from Malaysia and also has a presence in Singapore and other couintries.
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