Aco Group BhdXKLS:0218 +3.23%47 PB Ratio is 0.55 as of Jun. 26, 2026, which is 37% below its 10-year median of 0.87. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0218 with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.21 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,413 Hardware companies, Aco Group Bhd ranks better than 91.34% 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 (2026-06-26), Aco Group Bhd's share price is RM0.16. Aco Group Bhd's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was RM0.29. Hence, Aco Group Bhd's PB Ratio of today is 0.55.
Good Sign:
Aco Group Bhd stock PB Ratio (=0.55) is close to 10-year low of 0.55.
The historical rank and industry rank for Aco Group Bhd's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0218'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.53 Med: 0.87 Max: 3.01
Current: 0.55
During the past 10 years, Aco Group Bhd's highest PB Ratio was 3.01. The lowest was 0.53. And the median was 0.87.
XKLS:0218's PB Ratio is ranked better than 91.34% of 2413
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.4
vs XKLS:0218: 0.55
During the past 12 months, Aco Group Bhd's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Aco Group Bhd was 31.20% per year. The lowest was 4.10% per year. And the median was 20.60% 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.
Aco Group Bhd PB Ratio Related Terms
Aco Group Bhd PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Aco Group 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 Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, Aco Group 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.
Aco Group Bhd PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Aco Group Bhd's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Aco Group 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.
Aco Group 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.
Aco Group Bhd (XKLS:0218) has a PB Ratio of 0.55 as of Jun. 26, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Aco Group Bhd and its competitors. This is 37% below median its historical median of 0.87. Over the past decade, Aco Group Bhd's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.53 to 3.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Aco Group Bhd ranks #209 out of 2413 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 8.7%.
Is Aco Group Bhd's PB Ratio too high?
Aco Group Bhd's current PB Ratio of 0.55 is 37% below median its 10-year median of 0.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.53 to a high of 3.01. The Hardware industry median PB Ratio is 2.40. Aco Group Bhd's value of 0.55 is 77.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aco Group Bhd ranks #209 out of 2413 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Aco Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aco Group Bhd's PB Ratio compare to SNX and ARW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Aco Group Bhd ranks #209 out of 2413 companies for PB Ratio. This places Aco Group Bhd in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.40. Aco Group Bhd's value of 0.55 is 77.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Aco Group Bhd's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.53 to 3.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.87 vs. the industry median of 2.40, Aco Group 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 Hardware company?
The median PB Ratio among Hardware companies is 2.40, based on 2,413 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. Aco Group Bhd's current PB Ratio of 0.55 is 77.1% 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 Aco Group Bhd and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aco Group Bhd's current PB Ratio is 0.55, which is 37% below median its own 10-year median of 0.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aco Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aco Group Bhd (XKLS:0218) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.21, compared to a current price of RM0.16 — trading 23.8% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.55, which is 37% below median its 10-year median of 0.87 and 77.1% below the Hardware industry median of 2.40. Aco Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 5 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 Aco Group Bhd (XKLS:0218), the current PB Ratio is 0.55 as of Jun. 26, 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 Aco Group Bhd (XKLS:0218) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aco Group Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.16 is trading 23.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.21.
GuruFocus considers Aco Group Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0218:
PB Ratio: 0.55 (37% below median its 10-year median of 0.87)
GF Value™: RM0.21 vs. price of RM0.16 (23.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 77.1% below the Hardware median (#209 of 2413)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0218 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Aco Group Bhd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, it is involved in management consultancy activities, distribution of electrical products and accessories, wholesale of household appliances, and trading of electronic, electrical goods, lighting, and lighting accessories. Its product portfolio comprises communication cables and wires, fans and air-conditioners, water heaters, switches and power outlets, and others. The group's reportable operating segments are as follows: Industrial users and Resellers. Maximum revenue is generated from the Industrial users segment, which represents sales of electrical products and accessories to electrical contractors, electrical products manufacturers, and others. Geographically, the group operates mainly in Malaysia.
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