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LB Aluminium BhdXKLS:9326 +1.08%68 PB Ratio is 0.43 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 0.51. GuruFocus rates XKLS:9326 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.51 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,358 Metals & Mining companies, LB Aluminium Bhd ranks better than 94.66% 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 (2026-07-15), LB Aluminium Bhd's share price is RM0.47. LB Aluminium Bhd's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was RM1.10. Hence, LB Aluminium Bhd's PB Ratio of today is 0.43.
Good Sign:
LB Aluminium Bhd stock PB Ratio (=0.42) is close to 5-year low of 0.42.
The historical rank and industry rank for LB Aluminium Bhd's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:9326'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.25 Med: 0.51 Max: 0.93
Current: 0.42
During the past 13 years, LB Aluminium Bhd's highest PB Ratio was 0.93. The lowest was 0.25. And the median was 0.51.
XKLS:9326's PB Ratio is ranked better than 94.66% of 2358
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 2.2
vs XKLS:9326: 0.42
During the past 12 months, LB Aluminium Bhd's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 10.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.60% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of LB Aluminium Bhd was 10.10% per year. The lowest was -0.10% per year. And the median was 5.80% 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.
LB Aluminium Bhd PB Ratio Related Terms
LB Aluminium Bhd PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for LB Aluminium 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 Aluminum subindustry, LB Aluminium 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.
LB Aluminium Bhd PB Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, LB Aluminium Bhd's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LB Aluminium 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.
LB Aluminium Bhd (XKLS:9326) has a PB Ratio of 0.43 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 LB Aluminium Bhd and its competitors. This is 16% below median its historical median of 0.51. Over the past decade, LB Aluminium Bhd's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.25 to 0.93. According to the industry distribution chart, LB Aluminium Bhd ranks #126 out of 2358 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 5.3%.
Is LB Aluminium Bhd's PB Ratio too high?
LB Aluminium Bhd's current PB Ratio of 0.43 is 16% below median its 10-year median of 0.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.25 to a high of 0.93. The Metals & Mining industry median PB Ratio is 2.20. LB Aluminium Bhd's value of 0.43 is 80.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LB Aluminium Bhd ranks #126 out of 2358 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, LB Aluminium Bhd has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LB Aluminium Bhd's PB Ratio compare to AA and CENX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, LB Aluminium Bhd ranks #126 out of 2358 companies for PB Ratio. This places LB Aluminium Bhd in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.20. LB Aluminium Bhd's value of 0.43 is 80.5% below this benchmark. Historically, LB Aluminium Bhd's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.25 to 0.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.51 vs. the industry median of 2.20, LB Aluminium 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median PB Ratio among Metals & Mining companies is 2.20, based on 2,358 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. LB Aluminium Bhd's current PB Ratio of 0.43 is 80.5% 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 LB Aluminium Bhd and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LB Aluminium Bhd's current PB Ratio is 0.43, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 0.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LB Aluminium Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LB Aluminium Bhd (XKLS:9326) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.51, compared to a current price of RM0.47 — trading 7.8% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.43, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 0.51 and 80.5% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 2.20. LB Aluminium Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 2 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 LB Aluminium Bhd (XKLS:9326), the current PB Ratio is 0.43 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 LB Aluminium Bhd (XKLS:9326) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LB Aluminium Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.47 is trading 7.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.51.
GuruFocus considers LB Aluminium Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:9326:
PB Ratio: 0.43 (16% below median its 10-year median of 0.51)
GF Value™: RM0.51 vs. price of RM0.47 (7.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 80.5% below the Metals & Mining median (#126 of 2358)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:9326 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
LB Aluminium Bhd is engaged in the business of manufacturing, marketing, and trading aluminium extrusions. The company reports in two segments: aluminium and property development. Their product acts as a raw material for transport, construction, consumer goods, packaging, as well as electrical engineering due to its lightweight, excellent conductor of electricity, and durability in nature. Some of its products and services include aluminium extrusion, aluminium sheets/coils, fittings and accessories, extrusion presses, and anodising. Its geographical segments include Malaysia, Singapore, North America, and Others.
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