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Pentamaster BhdXKLS:7160 -1.80%84 PB Ratio is 4.32 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 4.43. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7160 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of RM4.29 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,982 Industrial Products companies, Pentamaster Bhd ranks worse than 76.86% 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 (2026-07-18), Pentamaster Bhd's share price is RM4.91. Pentamaster Bhd's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM1.14. Hence, Pentamaster Bhd's PB Ratio of today is 4.32.
Warning Sign:
Pentamaster Corp Bhd stock PB Ratio (=4.32) is close to 1-year high of 4.32.
The historical rank and industry rank for Pentamaster Bhd's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:7160'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.43 Med: 4.43 Max: 9.1
Current: 4.32
During the past 13 years, Pentamaster Bhd's highest PB Ratio was 9.10. The lowest was 1.43. And the median was 4.43.
XKLS:7160's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 76.86% of 2982
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 2.14
vs XKLS:7160: 4.32
During the past 12 months, Pentamaster Bhd's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 10.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 8.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 25.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Pentamaster Bhd was 63.70% per year. The lowest was -24.30% per year. And the median was 10.70% 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.
Pentamaster Bhd PB Ratio Related Terms
Pentamaster Bhd PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pentamaster 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 Industrial Machinery subindustry, Pentamaster 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.
Pentamaster Bhd PB Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Pentamaster Bhd's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pentamaster 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.
Pentamaster 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.
Pentamaster Bhd (XKLS:7160) has a PB Ratio of 4.32 as of Jul. 18, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Pentamaster Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.43. Over the past decade, Pentamaster Bhd's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.43 to 9.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Pentamaster Bhd ranks #2292 out of 2982 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 76.9%.
Is Pentamaster Bhd's PB Ratio too high?
Pentamaster Bhd's current PB Ratio of 4.32 is near median its 10-year median of 4.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.43 to a high of 9.10. The Industrial Products industry median PB Ratio is 2.14. Pentamaster Bhd's value of 4.32 is 101.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pentamaster Bhd ranks #2292 out of 2982 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Pentamaster Bhd has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pentamaster Bhd's PB Ratio compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Pentamaster Bhd ranks #2292 out of 2982 companies for PB Ratio. This places Pentamaster Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.14. Pentamaster Bhd's value of 4.32 is 101.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Pentamaster Bhd's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.43 to 9.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.43 vs. the industry median of 2.14, Pentamaster 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. Pentamaster Bhd's current PB Ratio of 4.32 is 101.9% 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 Pentamaster 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. Pentamaster Bhd's current PB Ratio is 4.32, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pentamaster Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pentamaster Bhd (XKLS:7160) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM4.29, compared to a current price of RM4.91 — trading 14.5% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 4.32, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.43 and 101.9% above the Industrial Products industry median of 2.14. Pentamaster Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Pentamaster Bhd (XKLS:7160), the current PB Ratio is 4.32 as of Jul. 18, 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 Pentamaster Bhd (XKLS:7160) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pentamaster Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM4.91 is trading 14.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM4.29.
GuruFocus considers Pentamaster Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:7160:
PB Ratio: 4.32 (near median its 10-year median of 4.43)
GF Value™: RM4.29 vs. price of RM4.91 (14.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 101.9% above the Industrial Products median (#2292 of 2982)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7160 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pentamaster Corp Bhd is a company engaged in investment holding and the provision of management services. The company works in two operating segments. The Automated Test Equipment segment is engaged in designing, developing, and manufacturing standard and non-standard automated equipment. Its Factory Automation Solutions segment, which generates maximum revenue is involved in the construction and installation of integrated automated manufacturing solutions. The Smart Control Solution system segment provides project management, smart building solutions, and trading of materials. Its geographical segments are PRC, Taiwan, Japan, Malaysia, The United States, Singapore, India, Philippines, Vietnam, Ireland, Australia, and Others. It derives majority of its revenue from Malaysia.
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