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Watta Holding BhdXKLS:7226 -5.26%37 PB Ratio is 0.62 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 21% below its 10-year median of 0.78. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7226 with a GF Score™ of 37/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.25 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,419 Hardware companies, Watta Holding Bhd ranks better than 88.63% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Watta Holding Bhd's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:7226'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.39 Med: 0.78 Max: 1.32
Current: 0.62
During the past 13 years, Watta Holding Bhd's highest PB Ratio was 1.32. The lowest was 0.39. And the median was 0.78.
XKLS:7226's PB Ratio is ranked better than 88.63% of 2419
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.31
vs XKLS:7226: 0.62
During the past 12 months, Watta Holding Bhd's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -2.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -3.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -2.60% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -1.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Watta Holding Bhd was 8.50% per year. The lowest was -3.00% per year. And the median was -0.45% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Watta Holding Bhd (XKLS:7226) 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.
Watta Holding Bhd PB Ratio Related Terms
Watta Holding Bhd PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Watta Holding 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 Communication Equipment subindustry, Watta Holding 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.
Watta Holding Bhd PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Watta Holding Bhd's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Watta Holding 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.
Watta Holding Bhd (XKLS:7226) has a PB Ratio of 0.62 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 Watta Holding Bhd and its competitors. This is 21% below median its historical median of 0.78. Over the past decade, Watta Holding Bhd's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.39 to 1.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Watta Holding Bhd ranks #275 out of 2419 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 11.4%.
Is Watta Holding Bhd's PB Ratio too high?
Watta Holding Bhd's current PB Ratio of 0.62 is 21% below median its 10-year median of 0.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.39 to a high of 1.32. The Hardware industry median PB Ratio is 2.31. Watta Holding Bhd's value of 0.62 is 73.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Watta Holding Bhd ranks #275 out of 2419 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Watta Holding Bhd has a GF Score™ of 37/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Watta Holding Bhd's PB Ratio compare to CSCO and CIEN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Watta Holding Bhd ranks #275 out of 2419 companies for PB Ratio. This places Watta Holding Bhd in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.31. Watta Holding Bhd's value of 0.62 is 73.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Watta Holding Bhd's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.39 to 1.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.78 vs. the industry median of 2.31, Watta Holding 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 2.31, 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. Watta Holding Bhd's current PB Ratio of 0.62 is 73.2% 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 Watta Holding Bhd and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Watta Holding Bhd's current PB Ratio is 0.62, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 0.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Watta Holding Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Watta Holding Bhd (XKLS:7226) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.25, compared to a current price of RM0.36 — trading 44% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.62, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 0.78 and 73.2% below the Hardware industry median of 2.31. Watta Holding Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 37/100 with 3 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 Watta Holding Bhd (XKLS:7226), the current PB Ratio is 0.62 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 Watta Holding Bhd (XKLS:7226) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Watta Holding Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM0.36 is trading 44% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.25.
GuruFocus considers Watta Holding Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:7226:
PB Ratio: 0.62 (21% below median its 10-year median of 0.78)
GF Value™: RM0.25 vs. price of RM0.36 (44% above fair value)
Industry Position: 73.2% below the Hardware median (#275 of 2419)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7226 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Watta Holding Bhd is a company whose principal activities include investment holding and management services. Along with its subsidiaries, the company has two reportable operating segments, Services and Investment holding and others. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Services segment, which is involved in the servicing of telecommunication equipment and related products. Geographically, the group predominantly operates in Malaysia.
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