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Unitrade Industries BhdXKLS:0247 +2.13%48 PB Ratio is 1.09 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 1.16. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0247 with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.26 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 156 Industrial Distribution companies, Unitrade Industries Bhd ranks better than 50.64% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Unitrade Industries Bhd's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0247'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.83 Med: 1.16 Max: 1.52
Current: 1.08
During the past 8 years, Unitrade Industries Bhd's highest PB Ratio was 1.52. The lowest was 0.83. And the median was 1.16.
XKLS:0247's PB Ratio is ranked better than 50.64% of 156
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 1.125
vs XKLS:0247: 1.08
During the past 12 months, Unitrade Industries Bhd's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 1.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 10.10% per year.
During the past 8 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Unitrade Industries Bhd was 18.80% per year. The lowest was 1.60% per year. And the median was 12.60% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Unitrade Industries Bhd (XKLS:0247) 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 Industrial Distribution subindustry, Unitrade Industries 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.
Unitrade Industries Bhd PB Ratio vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Unitrade Industries Bhd's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Unitrade Industries 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.
Unitrade Industries Bhd (XKLS:0247) has a PB Ratio of 1.09 as of Jul. 14, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Unitrade Industries Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.16. Over the past decade, Unitrade Industries Bhd's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.83 to 1.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Unitrade Industries Bhd ranks #77 out of 156 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 49.4%.
Is Unitrade Industries Bhd's PB Ratio too high?
Unitrade Industries Bhd's current PB Ratio of 1.09 is near median its 10-year median of 1.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.83 to a high of 1.52. The Industrial Distribution industry median PB Ratio is 1.13. Unitrade Industries Bhd's value of 1.09 is 3.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Unitrade Industries Bhd ranks #77 out of 156 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Unitrade Industries Bhd has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Unitrade Industries Bhd's PB Ratio compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Unitrade Industries Bhd ranks #77 out of 156 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Unitrade Industries Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.13. Unitrade Industries Bhd's value of 1.09 is 3.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Unitrade Industries Bhd's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.83 to 1.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.16 vs. the industry median of 1.13, Unitrade Industries 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median PB Ratio among Industrial Distribution companies is 1.13, based on 156 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. Unitrade Industries Bhd's current PB Ratio of 1.09 is 3.1% 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 Unitrade Industries Bhd and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Unitrade Industries Bhd's current PB Ratio is 1.09, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Unitrade Industries Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Unitrade Industries Bhd (XKLS:0247) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.26, compared to a current price of RM0.24 — trading 7.7% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.09, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.16 and 3.1% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 1.13. Unitrade Industries Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 8 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 Unitrade Industries Bhd (XKLS:0247), the current PB Ratio is 1.09 as of Jul. 14, 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 Unitrade Industries Bhd (XKLS:0247) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Unitrade Industries Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.24 is trading 7.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.26.
GuruFocus considers Unitrade Industries Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0247:
PB Ratio: 1.09 (near median its 10-year median of 1.16)
GF Value™: RM0.26 vs. price of RM0.24 (7.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 3.1% below the Industrial Distribution median (#77 of 156)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0247 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Unitrade Industries Bhd is a supplier and distributor of construction materials including pipe fittings and valves. The segments of the company are the Wholesale and distribution of building materials for mechanical and engineering (M&E) works comprising pipes, valves, fittings, and accessories, and civil works comprising reinforcement steel, structural steel, and other building material; Metal recycling; Manufacturing and sale of pre-insulated pipes; Rental of temporary structural support equipment and Others. The company earns the maximum of its revenue from the Wholesale and distribution segment. The Group operates in Malaysia.
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