Ho Wah Genting BhdXKLS:9601 30 PB Ratio is 0.32 as of Jul. 12, 2026, which is 66% below its 10-year median of 0.94. GuruFocus rates XKLS:9601 with a GF Score™ of 30/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.15 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,985 Industrial Products companies, Ho Wah Genting Bhd ranks better than 97.22% on this metric.
Ho Wah Genting Bhd stock PB Ratio (=0.32) is close to 10-year low of 0.29.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ho Wah Genting Bhd's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:9601'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.29 Med: 0.94 Max: 15.79
Current: 0.32
During the past 13 years, Ho Wah Genting Bhd's highest PB Ratio was 15.79. The lowest was 0.29. And the median was 0.94.
XKLS:9601's PB Ratio is ranked better than 97.22% of 2985
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 2.25
vs XKLS:9601: 0.32
During the past 12 months, Ho Wah Genting Bhd's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -17.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -5.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -13.90% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Ho Wah Genting Bhd was 12.20% per year. The lowest was -36.00% per year. And the median was -14.90% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Ho Wah Genting Bhd (XKLS:9601) 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.
Ho Wah Genting Bhd PB Ratio Related Terms
Ho Wah Genting Bhd PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ho Wah Genting 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 Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Ho Wah Genting 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.
Ho Wah Genting Bhd PB Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Ho Wah Genting Bhd's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ho Wah Genting 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.
Ho Wah Genting Bhd (XKLS:9601) has a PB Ratio of 0.32 as of Jul. 12, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Ho Wah Genting Bhd and its competitors. This is 66% below median its historical median of 0.94. Over the past decade, Ho Wah Genting Bhd's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.29 to 15.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Ho Wah Genting Bhd ranks #83 out of 2985 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 2.8%.
Is Ho Wah Genting Bhd's PB Ratio too high?
Ho Wah Genting Bhd's current PB Ratio of 0.32 is 66% below median its 10-year median of 0.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.29 to a high of 15.79. The Industrial Products industry median PB Ratio is 2.25. Ho Wah Genting Bhd's value of 0.32 is 85.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ho Wah Genting Bhd ranks #83 out of 2985 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ho Wah Genting Bhd has a GF Score™ of 30/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ho Wah Genting Bhd's PB Ratio compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Ho Wah Genting Bhd ranks #83 out of 2985 companies for PB Ratio. This places Ho Wah Genting Bhd in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.25. Ho Wah Genting Bhd's value of 0.32 is 85.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Ho Wah Genting Bhd's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.29 to 15.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.94 vs. the industry median of 2.25, Ho Wah Genting 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median PB Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 2.25, based on 2,985 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. Ho Wah Genting Bhd's current PB Ratio of 0.32 is 85.8% 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 Ho Wah Genting Bhd and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ho Wah Genting Bhd's current PB Ratio is 0.32, which is 66% below median its own 10-year median of 0.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ho Wah Genting Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ho Wah Genting Bhd (XKLS:9601) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.15, compared to a current price of RM0.11 — trading 30% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.32, which is 66% below median its 10-year median of 0.94 and 85.8% below the Industrial Products industry median of 2.25. Ho Wah Genting Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 30/100 with 6 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 Ho Wah Genting Bhd (XKLS:9601), the current PB Ratio is 0.32 as of Jul. 12, 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 Ho Wah Genting Bhd (XKLS:9601) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ho Wah Genting Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.11 is trading 30% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.15.
GuruFocus considers Ho Wah Genting Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:9601:
PB Ratio: 0.32 (66% below median its 10-year median of 0.94)
GF Value™: RM0.15 vs. price of RM0.11 (30% below fair value)
Industry Position: 85.8% below the Industrial Products median (#83 of 2985)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:9601 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ho Wah Genting Bhd is an integrated manufacturer engaged in manufacturing of wires and cables, power supply cord sets, and moulded cable assemblies for original equipment manufacturers (OEM) of electrical and electronic devices and for original design manufacturers (ODM). Its segments include Investment engaged in investment in properties and investment by the holding company; Moulded power supply cord sets engaged in manufacturing and trading of wires and cables, moulded power supply cord sets and cable assemblies for electrical and electronic devices and equipment; and Healthcare engaged in healthcare related businesses which includes the health supplement, biotechnology and healthcare technology.
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