Southern Cable Group BhdXKLS:0225 -4.53%84 PB Ratio is 3.34 as of Jul. 08, 2026, which is 144% above its 10-year median of 1.37. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0225 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.23 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,981 Industrial Products companies, Southern Cable Group Bhd ranks worse than 66.99% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Southern Cable Group Bhd's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0225'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.79 Med: 1.37 Max: 4.93
Current: 3.34
During the past 10 years, Southern Cable Group Bhd's highest PB Ratio was 4.93. The lowest was 0.79. And the median was 1.37.
XKLS:0225's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 66.99% of 2981
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 2.28
vs XKLS:0225: 3.34
During the past 12 months, Southern Cable Group Bhd's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 47.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 22.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 13.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Southern Cable Group Bhd was 30.00% per year. The lowest was 5.70% per year. And the median was 19.50% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Southern Cable Group Bhd (XKLS:0225) 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.
* 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, Southern Cable 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.
Southern Cable Group Bhd PB Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Southern Cable Group Bhd's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Southern Cable 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.
* 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.
Southern Cable Group Bhd (XKLS:0225) has a PB Ratio of 3.34 as of Jul. 08, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Southern Cable Group Bhd and its competitors. This is 144% above median its historical median of 1.37. Over the past decade, Southern Cable Group Bhd's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.79 to 4.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Southern Cable Group Bhd ranks #1997 out of 2981 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 67%.
Is Southern Cable Group Bhd's PB Ratio too high?
Southern Cable Group Bhd's current PB Ratio of 3.34 is 144% above median its 10-year median of 1.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.79 to a high of 4.93. The Industrial Products industry median PB Ratio is 2.28. Southern Cable Group Bhd's value of 3.34 is 46.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Southern Cable Group Bhd ranks #1997 out of 2981 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Southern Cable Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Southern Cable Group Bhd's PB Ratio compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Southern Cable Group Bhd ranks #1997 out of 2981 companies for PB Ratio. This places Southern Cable Group Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.28. Southern Cable Group Bhd's value of 3.34 is 46.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Southern Cable Group Bhd's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.79 to 4.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.37 vs. the industry median of 2.28, Southern Cable Group 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median PB Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 2.28, based on 2,981 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. Southern Cable Group Bhd's current PB Ratio of 3.34 is 46.5% 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 Southern Cable Group Bhd and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Southern Cable Group Bhd's current PB Ratio is 3.34, which is 144% above median its own 10-year median of 1.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Southern Cable Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Cable Group Bhd (XKLS:0225) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.23, compared to a current price of RM2.32 — trading 88.6% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 3.34, which is 144% above median its 10-year median of 1.37 and 46.5% above the Industrial Products industry median of 2.28. Southern Cable Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 4 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 Southern Cable Group Bhd (XKLS:0225), the current PB Ratio is 3.34 as of Jul. 08, 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 Southern Cable Group Bhd (XKLS:0225) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Cable Group Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM2.32 is trading 88.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.23.
GuruFocus considers Southern Cable Group Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0225:
PB Ratio: 3.34 (144% above median its 10-year median of 1.37)
GF Value™: RM1.23 vs. price of RM2.32 (88.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 46.5% above the Industrial Products median (#1997 of 2981)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0225 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Southern Cable Group Bhd is a manufacturer of cables and wires. The company's portfolio includes cables and wires used for power distribution and transmission, communications, as well as control and instrumentation applications. Its reportable operating segments are Power cables and wires, Communications cables and wires, Control and instrumentation cables and wires, and Related products and services. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Power cables and wires, which are used in electrical systems for the distribution of power. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from its local markets and also exports its products to other regions.
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