Sersol BhdXKLS:0055 +14.29% PB Ratio is 1.67 as of Jul. 04, 2026, which is 27% below its 10-year median of 2.29. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,578 Chemicals companies, Sersol Bhd ranks better than 57.73% 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 (2026-07-04), Sersol Bhd's share price is RM0.04. Sersol Bhd's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM0.02. Hence, Sersol Bhd's PB Ratio of today is 1.67.
Warning Sign:
Sersol Bhd stock PB Ratio (=1.67) is close to 1-year high of 1.67.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sersol Bhd's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0055'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.58 Med: 2.29 Max: 7.33
Current: 1.67
During the past 13 years, Sersol Bhd's highest PB Ratio was 7.33. The lowest was 0.58. And the median was 2.29.
XKLS:0055's PB Ratio is ranked better than 57.73% of 1578
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.79
vs XKLS:0055: 1.67
During the past 12 months, Sersol Bhd's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -7.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -19.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -8.00% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -2.80% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Sersol Bhd was 7.00% per year. The lowest was -19.00% per year. And the median was -5.15% 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.
Sersol Bhd PB Ratio Related Terms
Sersol Bhd PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sersol 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 Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Sersol 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.
Sersol Bhd PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sersol Bhd's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sersol 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.
Sersol Bhd's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:
* 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.
Sersol Bhd (XKLS:0055) has a PB Ratio of 1.67 as of Jul. 04, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Sersol Bhd and its competitors. This is 27% below median its historical median of 2.29. Over the past decade, Sersol Bhd's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.58 to 7.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Sersol Bhd ranks #667 out of 1578 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 42.3%.
Is Sersol Bhd's PB Ratio too high?
Sersol Bhd's current PB Ratio of 1.67 is 27% below median its 10-year median of 2.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.58 to a high of 7.33. The Chemicals industry median PB Ratio is 1.79. Sersol Bhd's value of 1.67 is 6.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sersol Bhd ranks #667 out of 1578 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint.
How does Sersol Bhd's PB Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sersol Bhd ranks #667 out of 1578 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Sersol Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.79. Sersol Bhd's value of 1.67 is 6.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Sersol Bhd's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.58 to 7.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.29 vs. the industry median of 1.79, Sersol 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 Chemicals company?
The median PB Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.79, based on 1,578 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. Sersol Bhd's current PB Ratio of 1.67 is 6.7% 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 Sersol Bhd and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sersol Bhd's current PB Ratio is 1.67, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 2.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sersol Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sersol Bhd (XKLS:0055) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.05, compared to a current price of RM0.04 — trading 20% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.67, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 2.29 and 6.7% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.79. 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 Sersol Bhd (XKLS:0055), the current PB Ratio is 1.67 as of Jul. 04, 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.
Sersol Bhd is a Malaysian company which is principally involved in the coatings business relating to buildings, furniture, electrical and electronic products. The company operates through its geographical segment namely Malaysia and Thailand. Its Malaysia segment involved in manufacturing and selling of coatings, thinners and industrial chemical, investment holding and provision of management services and trading of architectural coating and wall surface finishing material. The Thailand segment manufactures and sales of coatings, thinners and industrial chemical. It derives a majority of revenue from Malaysia. There are three main operating segments, namely the plastic and metal coatings, decorative coatings segments and provision of money lending services.
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