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KESM Industries BhdXKLS:9334 +2.00%81 PB Ratio is 0.51 as of Jul. 21, 2026, which is 46% below its 10-year median of 0.95. GuruFocus rates XKLS:9334 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of RM3.89 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 998 Semiconductors companies, KESM Industries Bhd ranks better than 94.39% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for KESM Industries Bhd's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:9334'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.32 Med: 0.95 Max: 2.66
Current: 0.51
During the past 13 years, KESM Industries Bhd's highest PB Ratio was 2.66. The lowest was 0.32. And the median was 0.95.
XKLS:9334's PB Ratio is ranked better than 94.39% of 998
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 3.19
vs XKLS:9334: 0.51
During the past 12 months, KESM Industries Bhd's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 1.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -2.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -1.00% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.20% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of KESM Industries Bhd was 14.50% per year. The lowest was -2.20% per year. And the median was 4.20% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
KESM Industries Bhd (XKLS:9334) 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.
KESM Industries Bhd PB Ratio Related Terms
KESM Industries Bhd PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for KESM Industries 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 Semiconductors subindustry, KESM 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.
KESM Industries Bhd PB Ratio vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, KESM Industries Bhd's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KESM 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.
KESM Industries Bhd (XKLS:9334) has a PB Ratio of 0.51 as of Jul. 21, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on KESM Industries Bhd and its competitors. This is 46% below median its historical median of 0.95. Over the past decade, KESM Industries Bhd's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.32 to 2.66. According to the industry distribution chart, KESM Industries Bhd ranks #56 out of 998 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 5.6%.
Is KESM Industries Bhd's PB Ratio too high?
KESM Industries Bhd's current PB Ratio of 0.51 is 46% below median its 10-year median of 0.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.32 to a high of 2.66. The Semiconductors industry median PB Ratio is 3.19. KESM Industries Bhd's value of 0.51 is 84% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KESM Industries Bhd ranks #56 out of 998 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, KESM Industries Bhd has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KESM Industries Bhd's PB Ratio compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, KESM Industries Bhd ranks #56 out of 998 companies for PB Ratio. This places KESM Industries Bhd in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 3.19. KESM Industries Bhd's value of 0.51 is 84% below this benchmark. Historically, KESM Industries Bhd's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.32 to 2.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.95 vs. the industry median of 3.19, KESM 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 Semiconductors company?
The median PB Ratio among Semiconductors companies is 3.19, based on 998 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. KESM Industries Bhd's current PB Ratio of 0.51 is 84% 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 KESM Industries Bhd and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median PB Ratio is 3.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KESM Industries Bhd's current PB Ratio is 0.51, which is 46% below median its own 10-year median of 0.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KESM Industries Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KESM Industries Bhd (XKLS:9334) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM3.89, compared to a current price of RM4.08 — trading 4.9% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.51, which is 46% below median its 10-year median of 0.95 and 84% below the Semiconductors industry median of 3.19. KESM Industries Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 KESM Industries Bhd (XKLS:9334), the current PB Ratio is 0.51 as of Jul. 21, 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 KESM Industries Bhd (XKLS:9334) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KESM Industries Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM4.08 is trading 4.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM3.89.
GuruFocus considers KESM Industries Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:9334:
PB Ratio: 0.51 (46% below median its 10-year median of 0.95)
GF Value™: RM3.89 vs. price of RM4.08 (4.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 84% below the Semiconductors median (#56 of 998)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:9334 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
KESM Industries Bhd operates through a single business segment, providing essential burn-in and testing services that ensure the reliability of semiconductors, including microprocessors, microcontrollers, and advanced sensors. Serving the semiconductor industry, the company's products support technologies across the automotive, industrial, consumer, and commercial sectors internationally. Its customer base spans key markets in the United States, Europe, and the Asia Pacific, with sales concentrated mainly in Malaysia, the People's Republic of China, Singapore, and other regions, and the majority of revenue comes from Malaysia.
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