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Sern Kou Resources BhdXKLS:7180 45 PB Ratio is 4.45 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 59% above its 10-year median of 2.79. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7180 with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.86 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 271 Forest Products companies, Sern Kou Resources Bhd ranks worse than 94.83% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sern Kou Resources Bhd's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:7180'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.13 Med: 2.79 Max: 5.02
Current: 4.45
During the past 13 years, Sern Kou Resources Bhd's highest PB Ratio was 5.02. The lowest was 1.13. And the median was 2.79.
XKLS:7180's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 94.83% of 271
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 0.78
vs XKLS:7180: 4.45
During the past 12 months, Sern Kou Resources Bhd's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -6.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -6.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 1.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 11.50% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Sern Kou Resources Bhd was 30.80% per year. The lowest was -6.40% per year. And the median was 0.70% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Sern Kou Resources Bhd (XKLS:7180) 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.
* 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 Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, Sern Kou Resources 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.
Sern Kou Resources Bhd PB Ratio vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Sern Kou Resources Bhd's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sern Kou Resources 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.
Sern Kou Resources Bhd (XKLS:7180) has a PB Ratio of 4.45 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 Sern Kou Resources Bhd and its competitors. This is 59% above median its historical median of 2.79. Over the past decade, Sern Kou Resources Bhd's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.13 to 5.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Sern Kou Resources Bhd ranks #257 out of 271 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 94.8%.
Is Sern Kou Resources Bhd's PB Ratio too high?
Sern Kou Resources Bhd's current PB Ratio of 4.45 is 59% above median its 10-year median of 2.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.13 to a high of 5.02. The Forest Products industry median PB Ratio is 0.78. Sern Kou Resources Bhd's value of 4.45 is 470.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sern Kou Resources Bhd ranks #257 out of 271 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sern Kou Resources Bhd has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sern Kou Resources Bhd's PB Ratio compare to SSD and UFPI?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Sern Kou Resources Bhd ranks #257 out of 271 companies for PB Ratio. This places Sern Kou Resources Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 0.78. Sern Kou Resources Bhd's value of 4.45 is 470.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Sern Kou Resources Bhd's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.13 to 5.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.79 vs. the industry median of 0.78, Sern Kou Resources 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 Forest Products company?
The median PB Ratio among Forest Products companies is 0.78, based on 271 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. Sern Kou Resources Bhd's current PB Ratio of 4.45 is 470.5% 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 Sern Kou Resources Bhd and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median PB Ratio is 0.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sern Kou Resources Bhd's current PB Ratio is 4.45, which is 59% above median its own 10-year median of 2.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sern Kou Resources Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sern Kou Resources Bhd (XKLS:7180) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.86, compared to a current price of RM0.85 — trading 1.2% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 4.45, which is 59% above median its 10-year median of 2.79 and 470.5% above the Forest Products industry median of 0.78. Sern Kou Resources Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 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 Sern Kou Resources Bhd (XKLS:7180), the current PB Ratio is 4.45 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 Sern Kou Resources Bhd (XKLS:7180) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sern Kou Resources Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.85 is trading 1.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.86.
GuruFocus considers Sern Kou Resources Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:7180:
PB Ratio: 4.45 (59% above median its 10-year median of 2.79)
GF Value™: RM0.86 vs. price of RM0.85 (1.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 470.5% above the Forest Products median (#257 of 271)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7180 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sern Kou Resources Bhd, along with its subsidiaries, is engaged in the manufacturing, processing, and trading of all kinds of timber, wood, and related products, as well as in the logging, processing, and trading of rubberwood and timber. The company's reportable segments include the manufacturing and trading of wooden furniture, investment holding, and the processing and trading of wood. Substantial revenue for the company is generated from its processing and trading of the wood segment. The company has a presence in various geographical areas, including Malaysia, the United States of America, European countries, and Asia-Pacific countries.
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