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The historical rank and industry rank for Ecoscience International Bhd's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0255'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.86 Med: 1.64 Max: 2.67
Current: 1.14
During the past 8 years, Ecoscience International Bhd's highest PB Ratio was 2.67. The lowest was 0.86. And the median was 1.64.
XKLS:0255's PB Ratio is ranked better than 60.79% of 1719
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 1.32
vs XKLS:0255: 1.14
During the past 12 months, Ecoscience International Bhd's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -14.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -4.60% per year.
During the past 8 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Ecoscience International Bhd was 15.40% per year. The lowest was -14.80% per year. And the median was 10.10% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Ecoscience International Bhd (XKLS:0255) 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.
Ecoscience International Bhd PB Ratio Related Terms
Ecoscience International Bhd PB Ratio Historical Data
* 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, Ecoscience International 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.
Ecoscience International Bhd PB Ratio vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Ecoscience International Bhd's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ecoscience International 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.
Ecoscience International Bhd (XKLS:0255) has a PB Ratio of 1.14 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 Ecoscience International Bhd and its competitors. This is 30% below median its historical median of 1.64. Over the past decade, Ecoscience International Bhd's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.86 to 2.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Ecoscience International Bhd ranks #674 out of 1719 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 39.2%.
Is Ecoscience International Bhd's PB Ratio too high?
Ecoscience International Bhd's current PB Ratio of 1.14 is 30% below median its 10-year median of 1.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.86 to a high of 2.67. The Construction industry median PB Ratio is 1.32. Ecoscience International Bhd's value of 1.14 is 13.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ecoscience International Bhd ranks #674 out of 1719 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ecoscience International Bhd has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ecoscience International Bhd's PB Ratio compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Ecoscience International Bhd ranks #674 out of 1719 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Ecoscience International Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.32. Ecoscience International Bhd's value of 1.14 is 13.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Ecoscience International Bhd's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.86 to 2.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.64 vs. the industry median of 1.32, Ecoscience International 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 Construction company?
The median PB Ratio among Construction companies is 1.32, based on 1,719 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. Ecoscience International Bhd's current PB Ratio of 1.14 is 13.6% 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 Ecoscience International Bhd and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ecoscience International Bhd's current PB Ratio is 1.14, which is 30% below median its own 10-year median of 1.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ecoscience International Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ecoscience International Bhd (XKLS:0255) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.27, compared to a current price of RM0.14 — trading 48.1% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.14, which is 30% below median its 10-year median of 1.64 and 13.6% below the Construction industry median of 1.32. Ecoscience International Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 7 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 Ecoscience International Bhd (XKLS:0255), the current PB Ratio is 1.14 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 Ecoscience International Bhd (XKLS:0255) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ecoscience International Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.14 is trading 48.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.27.
GuruFocus considers Ecoscience International Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0255:
PB Ratio: 1.14 (30% below median its 10-year median of 1.64)
GF Value™: RM0.27 vs. price of RM0.14 (48.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 13.6% below the Construction median (#674 of 1719)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0255 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ecoscience International Bhd is a one-stop solution provider for the construction of palm oil mills and supporting facilities, and the fabrication of equipment. The core activities of the company are the construction of plants, which are mainly palm oil mills and facilities, supported by in-house fabrication of equipment. Other complementary activities include the supply of materials and equipment, spare parts, and the provision of maintenance services. The company's reportable segments are as follows which includes Construction of Plants and Facilities Segment, Fabrication of Equipment Segment, Supply of Materials and Equipment, and Others. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Construction of Plants and Facilities Segment in the Malaysia region itself.
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