Kretam Holdings BhdXKLS:1996 -0.74%60 PB Ratio is 1.43 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 1.55. GuruFocus rates XKLS:1996 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.65 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,896 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Kretam Holdings Bhd ranks worse than 53.27% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kretam Holdings Bhd's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:1996'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.1 Med: 1.55 Max: 3.06
Current: 1.43
During the past 13 years, Kretam Holdings Bhd's highest PB Ratio was 3.06. The lowest was 1.10. And the median was 1.55.
XKLS:1996's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 53.27% of 1896
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.34
vs XKLS:1996: 1.43
During the past 12 months, Kretam Holdings Bhd's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 0.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 11.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Kretam Holdings Bhd was 22.70% per year. The lowest was -19.00% per year. And the median was 6.80% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Kretam Holdings Bhd (XKLS:1996) 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.
Kretam Holdings Bhd PB Ratio Related Terms
Kretam Holdings Bhd PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kretam 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.
For the Farm Products subindustry, Kretam 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.
Kretam Holdings Bhd PB Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kretam Holdings Bhd's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kretam Holdings 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.
Kretam Holdings Bhd (XKLS:1996) has a PB Ratio of 1.43 as of Jun. 25, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Kretam Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.55. Over the past decade, Kretam Holdings Bhd's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.10 to 3.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Kretam Holdings Bhd ranks #1010 out of 1896 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 53.3%.
Is Kretam Holdings Bhd's PB Ratio too high?
Kretam Holdings Bhd's current PB Ratio of 1.43 is near median its 10-year median of 1.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.10 to a high of 3.06. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median PB Ratio is 1.34. Kretam Holdings Bhd's value of 1.43 is 6.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kretam Holdings Bhd ranks #1010 out of 1896 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kretam Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kretam Holdings Bhd's PB Ratio compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Kretam Holdings Bhd ranks #1010 out of 1896 companies for PB Ratio. This places Kretam Holdings Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.34. Kretam Holdings Bhd's value of 1.43 is 6.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Kretam Holdings Bhd's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.10 to 3.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.55 vs. the industry median of 1.34, Kretam Holdings Bhd has consistently been above 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 1.34, based on 1,896 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. Kretam Holdings Bhd's current PB Ratio of 1.43 is 6.7% above 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 Kretam Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kretam Holdings Bhd's current PB Ratio is 1.43, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kretam Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kretam Holdings Bhd (XKLS:1996) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.65, compared to a current price of RM0.67 — trading 3.1% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.43, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.55 and 6.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.34. Kretam Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 5 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 Kretam Holdings Bhd (XKLS:1996), the current PB Ratio is 1.43 as of Jun. 25, 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 Kretam Holdings Bhd (XKLS:1996) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kretam Holdings Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM0.67 is trading 3.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.65.
GuruFocus considers Kretam Holdings Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:1996:
PB Ratio: 1.43 (near median its 10-year median of 1.55)
GF Value™: RM0.65 vs. price of RM0.67 (3.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 6.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1010 of 1896)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:1996 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kretam Holdings Bhd is a Sabah-based medium-sized oil palm plantation company. The company operates through two segments, namely Plantation, Mills, and Refinery. Its Plantation and mill segment is involved in the business of cultivation and sale of oil palm products. The Refinery segment, which generates the majority of revenue, engages in refining crude palm oil and producing biofuels. The majority of revenue is generated from the refinery segment. The company's geographical area of operations includes Malaysia, Spain, Germany, and the Netherlands. The majority of its revenue is generated from Malaysia.
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