GDB Holdings BhdXKLS:0198 -3.85%68 PB Ratio is 1.75 as of Jul. 03, 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 1.79. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0198 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.64 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,716 Construction companies, GDB Holdings Bhd ranks worse than 60.84% 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 (2026-07-03), GDB Holdings Bhd's share price is RM0.50. GDB Holdings Bhd's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM0.29. Hence, GDB Holdings Bhd's PB Ratio of today is 1.75.
The historical rank and industry rank for GDB Holdings Bhd's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0198'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.81 Med: 1.79 Max: 4.99
Current: 1.76
During the past 12 years, GDB Holdings Bhd's highest PB Ratio was 4.99. The lowest was 0.81. And the median was 1.79.
XKLS:0198's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 60.84% of 1716
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 1.33
vs XKLS:0198: 1.76
During the past 12 months, GDB Holdings Bhd's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 28.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 15.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 11.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 31.50% per year.
During the past 12 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of GDB Holdings Bhd was 131.00% per year. The lowest was 8.00% per year. And the median was 15.60% 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.
GDB Holdings Bhd PB Ratio Related Terms
GDB Holdings Bhd PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for GDB Holdings 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 Engineering & Construction subindustry, GDB Holdings 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.
GDB Holdings Bhd PB Ratio vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, GDB Holdings Bhd's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where GDB Holdings 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.
GDB Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0198) has a PB Ratio of 1.75 as of Jul. 03, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on GDB Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.79. Over the past decade, GDB Holdings Bhd's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.81 to 4.99. According to the industry distribution chart, GDB Holdings Bhd ranks #1044 out of 1716 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 60.8%.
Is GDB Holdings Bhd's PB Ratio too high?
GDB Holdings Bhd's current PB Ratio of 1.75 is near median its 10-year median of 1.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.81 to a high of 4.99. The Construction industry median PB Ratio is 1.33. GDB Holdings Bhd's value of 1.75 is 31.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, GDB Holdings Bhd ranks #1044 out of 1716 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, GDB Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GDB Holdings Bhd's PB Ratio compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, GDB Holdings Bhd ranks #1044 out of 1716 companies for PB Ratio. This places GDB Holdings Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.33. GDB Holdings Bhd's value of 1.75 is 31.6% above this benchmark. Historically, GDB Holdings Bhd's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.81 to 4.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.79 vs. the industry median of 1.33, GDB Holdings Bhd has consistently been above 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 Construction company?
The median PB Ratio among Construction companies is 1.33, based on 1,716 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. GDB Holdings Bhd's current PB Ratio of 1.75 is 31.6% above 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 GDB Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. GDB Holdings Bhd's current PB Ratio is 1.75, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GDB Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GDB Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0198) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.64, compared to a current price of RM0.50 — trading 21.9% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.75, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.79 and 31.6% above the Construction industry median of 1.33. GDB Holdings 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 GDB Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0198), the current PB Ratio is 1.75 as of Jul. 03, 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 GDB Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0198) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GDB Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.50 is trading 21.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.64.
GuruFocus considers GDB Holdings Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0198:
PB Ratio: 1.75 (near median its 10-year median of 1.79)
GF Value™: RM0.64 vs. price of RM0.50 (21.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 31.6% above the Construction median (#1044 of 1716)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0198 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
GDB Holdings Bhd is engaged in providing construction services, for residential, commercial, and mixed-development projects. The company is involved in the implementation of construction projects which includes daily management of all the works required for the timely completion of the projects. It also engages subcontractors to provide certain services such as the supply and installation of construction materials, machinery and equipment, and other specialized trade work. The group principally operates in Malaysia. The key revenue is derived from construction activities.
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