HPP Holdings BhdXKLS:0228 54 PB Ratio is 0.88 as of Jul. 06, 2026, which is 31% below its 10-year median of 1.28. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0228 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.42 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 387 Packaging & Containers companies, HPP Holdings Bhd ranks better than 63.31% 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 (2026-07-06), HPP Holdings Bhd's share price is RM0.285. HPP Holdings Bhd's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was RM0.32. Hence, HPP Holdings Bhd's PB Ratio of today is 0.88.
Good Sign:
HPP Holdings Bhd stock PB Ratio (=0.88) is close to 10-year low of 0.84.
The historical rank and industry rank for HPP Holdings Bhd's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0228'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.84 Med: 1.28 Max: 2.3
Current: 0.88
During the past 8 years, HPP Holdings Bhd's highest PB Ratio was 2.30. The lowest was 0.84. And the median was 1.28.
XKLS:0228's PB Ratio is ranked better than 63.31% of 387
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 1.18
vs XKLS:0228: 0.88
During the past 12 months, HPP Holdings Bhd's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.10% per year.
During the past 8 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of HPP Holdings Bhd was 28.90% per year. The lowest was 2.20% per year. And the median was 6.90% 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.
HPP Holdings Bhd PB Ratio Related Terms
HPP Holdings Bhd PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for HPP 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 Packaging & Containers subindustry, HPP 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.
HPP Holdings Bhd PB Ratio vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, HPP Holdings Bhd's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HPP 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.
HPP Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0228) has a PB Ratio of 0.88 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 HPP Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 31% below median its historical median of 1.28. Over the past decade, HPP Holdings Bhd's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.84 to 2.30. According to the industry distribution chart, HPP Holdings Bhd ranks #142 out of 387 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 36.7%.
Is HPP Holdings Bhd's PB Ratio too high?
HPP Holdings Bhd's current PB Ratio of 0.88 is 31% below median its 10-year median of 1.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.84 to a high of 2.30. The Packaging & Containers industry median PB Ratio is 1.18. HPP Holdings Bhd's value of 0.88 is 25.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HPP Holdings Bhd ranks #142 out of 387 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, HPP Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HPP Holdings Bhd's PB Ratio compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, HPP Holdings Bhd ranks #142 out of 387 companies for PB Ratio. This puts HPP Holdings Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.18. HPP Holdings Bhd's value of 0.88 is 25.4% below this benchmark. Historically, HPP Holdings Bhd's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.84 to 2.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.28 vs. the industry median of 1.18, HPP Holdings 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median PB Ratio among Packaging & Containers companies is 1.18, based on 387 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. HPP Holdings Bhd's current PB Ratio of 0.88 is 25.4% 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 HPP Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HPP Holdings Bhd's current PB Ratio is 0.88, which is 31% below median its own 10-year median of 1.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HPP Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HPP Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0228) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.42, compared to a current price of RM0.29 — trading 32.1% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.88, which is 31% below median its 10-year median of 1.28 and 25.4% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 1.18. HPP Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 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 HPP Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0228), the current PB Ratio is 0.88 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 HPP Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0228) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HPP Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.29 is trading 32.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.42.
GuruFocus considers HPP Holdings Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0228:
PB Ratio: 0.88 (31% below median its 10-year median of 1.28)
GF Value™: RM0.42 vs. price of RM0.29 (32.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 25.4% below the Packaging & Containers median (#142 of 387)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0228 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
HPP Holdings Bhd is an investment holding company principally engaged in printing, production, sales, and marketing of paper-based packaging. Its product range includes corrugated and non-corrugated packaging, paper pulp molded packaging, rigid boxes, as well as brochures, leaflets, labels, and paper bags. The company operates in multiple countries, including Malaysia, Thailand, the United States, Singapore, and Taiwan. It serves markets such as consumer electronics, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, and household products. HPP generates revenue prominently through the sale and provision of packaging solutions.
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