Plytec Holding BhdXKLS:0289 -2.63%34 PB Ratio is 0.84 as of Jul. 06, 2026, which is 32% below its 10-year median of 1.23. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0289 with a GF Score™ of 34/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.27 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 397 Building Materials companies, Plytec Holding Bhd ranks better than 64.23% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Plytec Holding Bhd's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0289'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.58 Med: 1.23 Max: 1.74
Current: 0.85
During the past 6 years, Plytec Holding Bhd's highest PB Ratio was 1.74. The lowest was 0.58. And the median was 1.23.
XKLS:0289's PB Ratio is ranked better than 64.23% of 397
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 1.19
vs XKLS:0289: 0.85
During the past 12 months, Plytec Holding Bhd's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -3.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 15.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 18.80% per year.
During the past 6 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Plytec Holding Bhd was 26.60% per year. The lowest was 15.90% per year. And the median was 23.50% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Plytec Holding Bhd (XKLS:0289) 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.
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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.
Plytec Holding Bhd PB Ratio Related Terms
Plytec Holding Bhd PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Plytec Holding 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 Building Materials subindustry, Plytec Holding 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.
Plytec Holding Bhd PB Ratio vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Plytec Holding Bhd's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Plytec Holding 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.
Plytec Holding Bhd (XKLS:0289) has a PB Ratio of 0.84 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 Plytec Holding Bhd and its competitors. This is 32% below median its historical median of 1.23. Over the past decade, Plytec Holding Bhd's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.58 to 1.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Plytec Holding Bhd ranks #142 out of 397 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 35.8%.
Is Plytec Holding Bhd's PB Ratio too high?
Plytec Holding Bhd's current PB Ratio of 0.84 is 32% below median its 10-year median of 1.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.58 to a high of 1.74. The Building Materials industry median PB Ratio is 1.19. Plytec Holding Bhd's value of 0.84 is 29.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Plytec Holding Bhd ranks #142 out of 397 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Plytec Holding Bhd has a GF Score™ of 34/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Plytec Holding Bhd's PB Ratio compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Plytec Holding Bhd ranks #142 out of 397 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Plytec Holding Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.19. Plytec Holding Bhd's value of 0.84 is 29.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Plytec Holding Bhd's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.58 to 1.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.23 vs. the industry median of 1.19, Plytec Holding 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 Building Materials company?
The median PB Ratio among Building Materials companies is 1.19, based on 397 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. Plytec Holding Bhd's current PB Ratio of 0.84 is 29.4% 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 Plytec Holding Bhd and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Plytec Holding Bhd's current PB Ratio is 0.84, which is 32% below median its own 10-year median of 1.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Plytec Holding Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Plytec Holding Bhd (XKLS:0289) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.27, compared to a current price of RM0.19 — trading 31.5% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.84, which is 32% below median its 10-year median of 1.23 and 29.4% below the Building Materials industry median of 1.19. Plytec Holding Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 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 Plytec Holding Bhd (XKLS:0289), the current PB Ratio is 0.84 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 Plytec Holding Bhd (XKLS:0289) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Plytec Holding Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.19 is trading 31.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.27.
GuruFocus considers Plytec Holding Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0289:
PB Ratio: 0.84 (32% below median its 10-year median of 1.23)
GF Value™: RM0.27 vs. price of RM0.19 (31.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 29.4% below the Building Materials median (#142 of 397)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0289 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Plytec Holding Bhd is principally involved in the provision of construction engineering solutions and trading and distribution of core and general building materials for construction projects. Its construction engineering solutions and services include CME Solutions, DDE Solutions, and PC Solutions, which are aimed at increasing the efficiency and safety in construction activities via the adoption of industrialization practices. The company's reportable segments are Construction method engineering solutions, Manufacturing, trading and distribution of building materials, Digital design and engineering solutions, Prefabricated construction solutions and Polymer material compounding and product. The majority of revenue is generated from construction method engineering solutions.
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