Guan Huat Seng Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0387) PB Ratio: 1.09 (As of Jul. 06, 2026) — 19% Below Median


XKLS:0387 Guan Huat Seng Holdings Bhd XKLS:0387
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Price RM0.18
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What is Guan Huat Seng Holdings Bhd PB Ratio?

Guan Huat Seng Holdings Bhd XKLS:0387 +2.94% 16 PB Ratio is 1.09 as of Jul. 06, 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 1.35. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0387 with a GF Score™ of 16/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,895 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Guan Huat Seng Holdings Bhd ranks better than 59.58% 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), Guan Huat Seng Holdings Bhd's share price is RM0.175. Guan Huat Seng Holdings Bhd's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was RM0.16. Hence, Guan Huat Seng Holdings Bhd's PB Ratio of today is 1.09.

Good Sign:

Guan Huat Seng Holdings Bhd stock PB Ratio (=1.09) is close to 1-year low of 1.09.

The historical rank and industry rank for Guan Huat Seng Holdings Bhd's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

XKLS:0387' s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.09   Med: 1.35   Max: 1.55
Current: 1.09

During the past 4 years, Guan Huat Seng Holdings Bhd's highest PB Ratio was 1.55. The lowest was 1.09. And the median was 1.35.

XKLS:0387's PB Ratio is ranked better than
59.58% of 1895 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.37 vs XKLS:0387: 1.09

During the past 12 months, Guan Huat Seng Holdings Bhd's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 113.30% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 44.60% per year.

During the past 4 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Guan Huat Seng Holdings Bhd was 44.60% per year. The lowest was 44.60% per year. And the median was 44.60% per year.

Back to Basics: PB Ratio


Guan Huat Seng Holdings Bhd  (XKLS:0387) PB Ratio Explanation

Unlike valuation ratios relative to the earning power such as PE Ratio, PE Ratio without NRI, PS Ratio, Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow , or Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow, the PB Ratio measures the valuation of the stock relative to the underlying asset of the company.

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.


Guan Huat Seng Holdings Bhd PB Ratio Related Terms


Guan Huat Seng Holdings Bhd PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Guan Huat Seng 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.

Guan Huat Seng Holdings Bhd PB Ratio Chart

Guan Huat Seng Holdings Bhd Annual Data
Trend Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
PB Ratio
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Guan Huat Seng Holdings Bhd Semi-Annual Data
Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25 Jan26
PB Ratio 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.28

XKLS:0387 vs KHC, GIS: PB Ratio Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Guan Huat Seng 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.


Guan Huat Seng Holdings Bhd PB Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Guan Huat Seng Holdings Bhd's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Guan Huat Seng Holdings Bhd's PB Ratio falls into.


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Guan Huat Seng Holdings Bhd PB Ratio Calculation

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.

Guan Huat Seng Holdings Bhd's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:

PB Ratio=Share Price/Book Value per Share (Q: Jan. 2026)
=0.175/0.16
=1.09

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about PB Ratio →
What does a PB Ratio of 1.09 mean?
Guan Huat Seng Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0387) has a PB Ratio of 1.09 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 Guan Huat Seng Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 1.35. Over the past decade, Guan Huat Seng Holdings Bhd's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.09 to 1.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Guan Huat Seng Holdings Bhd ranks #766 out of 1895 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 40.4%.
Is Guan Huat Seng Holdings Bhd's PB Ratio too high?
Guan Huat Seng Holdings Bhd's current PB Ratio of 1.09 is 19% below median its 10-year median of 1.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.09 to a high of 1.55. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median PB Ratio is 1.37. Guan Huat Seng Holdings Bhd's value of 1.09 is 20.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Guan Huat Seng Holdings Bhd ranks #766 out of 1895 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Guan Huat Seng Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 16/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Guan Huat Seng Holdings Bhd's PB Ratio compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Guan Huat Seng Holdings Bhd ranks #766 out of 1895 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Guan Huat Seng Holdings Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.37. Guan Huat Seng Holdings Bhd's value of 1.09 is 20.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Guan Huat Seng Holdings Bhd's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.09 to 1.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.35 vs. the industry median of 1.37, Guan Huat Seng 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median PB Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 1.37, based on 1,895 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. Guan Huat Seng Holdings Bhd's current PB Ratio of 1.09 is 20.4% 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 Guan Huat Seng Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Guan Huat Seng Holdings Bhd's current PB Ratio is 1.09, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 1.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Guan Huat Seng Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Guan Huat Seng Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0387) has a current PB Ratio of 1.09. The current PB Ratio is 1.09, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 1.35 and 20.4% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.37. Guan Huat Seng Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 16/100 with 2 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 Guan Huat Seng Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0387), the current PB Ratio is 1.09 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.

Guan Huat Seng Holdings Bhd Business Description

Address Jalan Tengkera, 388A, Bangunan GHS, Taman Siantan Sek 2, Melaka, MYS, 75200
Guan Huat Seng Holdings Bhd is an investment holding company. Through its subsidiaries, the company is principally involved in the distribution and retail of food products including shelfstable and frozen seafood, flavouring products, dried food and snacks, and general grocery products. Its operations are supported by manufacturing facilities located in Melaka, where it produces flavouring products such as condiments, sauces, pastes, herbs, spices, and seasonings. The company generates the majority of revenue from the distribution of shelf-stable and frozen seafood, flavouring products, dried food and snacks, and general grocery products. Geographically, it derives the maximum revenue from Malaysia.
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