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Symphony Life BhdXKLS:1538 -5.13%28 PB Ratio is 0.13 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 52% below its 10-year median of 0.27. GuruFocus rates XKLS:1538 with a GF Score™ of 28/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.09 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,715 Real Estate companies, Symphony Life Bhd ranks better than 95.8% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Symphony Life Bhd's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:1538'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.11 Med: 0.27 Max: 0.53
Current: 0.13
During the past 13 years, Symphony Life Bhd's highest PB Ratio was 0.53. The lowest was 0.11. And the median was 0.27.
XKLS:1538's PB Ratio is ranked better than 95.8% of 1715
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 0.81
vs XKLS:1538: 0.13
During the past 12 months, Symphony Life Bhd's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -1.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -2.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -3.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -3.90% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Symphony Life Bhd was 17.60% per year. The lowest was -8.80% per year. And the median was 4.20% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Symphony Life Bhd (XKLS:1538) 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.
Symphony Life Bhd PB Ratio Related Terms
Symphony Life Bhd PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Symphony Life 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 Real Estate - Development subindustry, Symphony Life 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.
Symphony Life Bhd PB Ratio vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Symphony Life Bhd's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Symphony Life 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.
Symphony Life Bhd (XKLS:1538) has a PB Ratio of 0.13 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 Symphony Life Bhd and its competitors. This is 52% below median its historical median of 0.27. Over the past decade, Symphony Life Bhd's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.11 to 0.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Symphony Life Bhd ranks #72 out of 1715 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 4.2%.
Is Symphony Life Bhd's PB Ratio too high?
Symphony Life Bhd's current PB Ratio of 0.13 is 52% below median its 10-year median of 0.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.11 to a high of 0.53. The Real Estate industry median PB Ratio is 0.81. Symphony Life Bhd's value of 0.13 is 84% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Symphony Life Bhd ranks #72 out of 1715 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Symphony Life Bhd has a GF Score™ of 28/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Symphony Life Bhd's PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Symphony Life Bhd ranks #72 out of 1715 companies for PB Ratio. This places Symphony Life Bhd in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 0.81. Symphony Life Bhd's value of 0.13 is 84% below this benchmark. Historically, Symphony Life Bhd's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.11 to 0.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.27 vs. the industry median of 0.81, Symphony Life 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 Real Estate company?
The median PB Ratio among Real Estate companies is 0.81, based on 1,715 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. Symphony Life Bhd's current PB Ratio of 0.13 is 84% 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 Symphony Life Bhd and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median PB Ratio is 0.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Symphony Life Bhd's current PB Ratio is 0.13, which is 52% below median its own 10-year median of 0.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Symphony Life Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Symphony Life Bhd (XKLS:1538) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.09, compared to a current price of RM0.19 — trading 105.6% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.13, which is 52% below median its 10-year median of 0.27 and 84% below the Real Estate industry median of 0.81. Symphony Life Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 28/100 with 4 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 Symphony Life Bhd (XKLS:1538), the current PB Ratio is 0.13 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 Symphony Life Bhd (XKLS:1538) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Symphony Life Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM0.19 is trading 105.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.09.
GuruFocus considers Symphony Life Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:1538:
PB Ratio: 0.13 (52% below median its 10-year median of 0.27)
GF Value™: RM0.09 vs. price of RM0.19 (105.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 84% below the Real Estate median (#72 of 1715)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:1538 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Symphony Life Bhd is a property developer in Malaysia. The company's core business activities are categorized into four key segments, the Property development segment comprises property development, property management, and maintenance and property marketing consultancy; the Property investment segment is involved in the property investment and property management and maintenance; the Construction segment comprises incorporating construction works, and Other operations comprise other investments and investment holdings. The company predominantly carries out its operations in Malaysia.
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