Elsoft Research BhdXKLS:0090 +2.56%53 PB Ratio is 1.24 as of Jul. 06, 2026, which is 70% below its 10-year median of 4.11. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0090 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.33 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 998 Semiconductors companies, Elsoft Research Bhd ranks better than 83.27% on this metric.
Elsoft Research Bhd stock PB Ratio (=1.24) is close to 10-year low of 1.18.
The historical rank and industry rank for Elsoft Research Bhd's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0090'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.18 Med: 4.11 Max: 8.87
Current: 1.24
During the past 13 years, Elsoft Research Bhd's highest PB Ratio was 8.87. The lowest was 1.18. And the median was 4.11.
XKLS:0090's PB Ratio is ranked better than 83.27% of 998
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 3.68
vs XKLS:0090: 1.24
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -7.20% 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 2.50% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Elsoft Research Bhd was 16.00% per year. The lowest was -7.20% per year. And the median was 7.20% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Elsoft Research Bhd (XKLS:0090) 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.
Elsoft Research Bhd PB Ratio Related Terms
Elsoft Research Bhd PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Elsoft Research 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.
XKLS:0090 vs AMAT, LRCX, KLAC: PB Ratio Comparison
For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Elsoft Research 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.
Elsoft Research Bhd PB Ratio vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Elsoft Research Bhd's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Elsoft Research 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.
Elsoft Research Bhd (XKLS:0090) has a PB Ratio of 1.24 as of Jul. 06, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Elsoft Research Bhd and its competitors. This is 70% below median its historical median of 4.11. Over the past decade, Elsoft Research Bhd's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.18 to 8.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Elsoft Research Bhd ranks #167 out of 998 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 16.7%.
Is Elsoft Research Bhd's PB Ratio too high?
Elsoft Research Bhd's current PB Ratio of 1.24 is 70% below median its 10-year median of 4.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.18 to a high of 8.87. The Semiconductors industry median PB Ratio is 3.68. Elsoft Research Bhd's value of 1.24 is 66.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Elsoft Research Bhd ranks #167 out of 998 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Elsoft Research Bhd has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Elsoft Research Bhd's PB Ratio compare to AMAT and LRCX?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Elsoft Research Bhd ranks #167 out of 998 companies for PB Ratio. This places Elsoft Research Bhd in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 3.68. Elsoft Research Bhd's value of 1.24 is 66.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Elsoft Research Bhd's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.18 to 8.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.11 vs. the industry median of 3.68, Elsoft Research 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 3.68, 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. Elsoft Research Bhd's current PB Ratio of 1.24 is 66.3% 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 Elsoft Research Bhd and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median PB Ratio is 3.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Elsoft Research Bhd's current PB Ratio is 1.24, which is 70% below median its own 10-year median of 4.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Elsoft Research Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elsoft Research Bhd (XKLS:0090) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.33, compared to a current price of RM0.20 — trading 39.4% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.24, which is 70% below median its 10-year median of 4.11 and 66.3% below the Semiconductors industry median of 3.68. Elsoft Research Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 3 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 Elsoft Research Bhd (XKLS:0090), the current PB Ratio is 1.24 as of Jul. 06, 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 Elsoft Research Bhd (XKLS:0090) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elsoft Research Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.20 is trading 39.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.33.
GuruFocus considers Elsoft Research Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0090:
PB Ratio: 1.24 (70% below median its 10-year median of 4.11)
GF Value™: RM0.33 vs. price of RM0.20 (39.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 66.3% below the Semiconductors median (#167 of 998)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0090 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Elsoft Research Bhd is principally involved in the research, design, and development of test, burn-in, and application-specific embedded systems. The company mainly provides cost effective ATE solutions to the semiconductor, optoelectronic, and automation industries. Its test and burn-in systems are used by customers manufacturing optoelectronic devices such as LED, image sensors, and automotive lightings to test their products before launching into the market. The company also engaged a new customer to develop a test solution for metalens technology while continuing to focus on the medical device market. , and maximum revenue is generated from Malaysia, followed by Asia (excluding Malaysia), and the United States.
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