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Techbase Industries BhdXKLS:8966 PB Ratio is 0.08 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 81% below its 10-year median of 0.43. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 999 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Techbase Industries Bhd ranks better than 99.1% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Techbase Industries Bhd's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:8966'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.07 Med: 0.43 Max: 1.55
Current: 0.08
During the past 13 years, Techbase Industries Bhd's highest PB Ratio was 1.55. The lowest was 0.07. And the median was 0.43.
XKLS:8966's PB Ratio is ranked better than 99.1% of 999
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 1.08
vs XKLS:8966: 0.08
During the past 12 months, Techbase Industries Bhd's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -30.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 1.00% 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 5.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Techbase Industries Bhd was 26.60% per year. The lowest was -7.50% per year. And the median was 8.30% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Techbase Industries Bhd (XKLS:8966) 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 Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Techbase Industries 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.
Techbase Industries Bhd PB Ratio vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Techbase Industries Bhd's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Techbase Industries 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.
Techbase Industries Bhd (XKLS:8966) has a PB Ratio of 0.08 as of Jul. 17, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Techbase Industries Bhd and its competitors. This is 81% below median its historical median of 0.43. Over the past decade, Techbase Industries Bhd's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.07 to 1.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Techbase Industries Bhd ranks #9 out of 999 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 0.90000000000001%.
Is Techbase Industries Bhd's PB Ratio too high?
Techbase Industries Bhd's current PB Ratio of 0.08 is 81% below median its 10-year median of 0.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.07 to a high of 1.55. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median PB Ratio is 1.08. Techbase Industries Bhd's value of 0.08 is 92.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Techbase Industries Bhd ranks #9 out of 999 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does Techbase Industries Bhd's PB Ratio compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Techbase Industries Bhd ranks #9 out of 999 companies for PB Ratio. This places Techbase Industries Bhd in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.08. Techbase Industries Bhd's value of 0.08 is 92.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Techbase Industries Bhd's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.07 to 1.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.43 vs. the industry median of 1.08, Techbase Industries 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median PB Ratio among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 1.08, based on 999 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. Techbase Industries Bhd's current PB Ratio of 0.08 is 92.6% 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 Techbase Industries Bhd and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Techbase Industries Bhd's current PB Ratio is 0.08, which is 81% below median its own 10-year median of 0.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Techbase Industries Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Techbase Industries Bhd (XKLS:8966) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.10, compared to a current price of RM0.06 — trading 40% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.08, which is 81% below median its 10-year median of 0.43 and 92.6% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 1.08. 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 Techbase Industries Bhd (XKLS:8966), the current PB Ratio is 0.08 as of Jul. 17, 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.
Techbase Industries Bhd is engaged in Apparel Manufacturing and the Textile industry. Its apparel section includes products such as outerwear, tops, and bottoms, children's and adult wear. The company has four reportable operating segments: Apparel, Textile, Advertising, and Others. The majority of revenue is earned from the apparel segment.
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