Cahya Matarawak BhdXKLS:2852 -1.85%82 PB Ratio is 0.33 as of Jun. 27, 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 0.49. GuruFocus rates XKLS:2852 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.18 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 398 Building Materials companies, Cahya Matarawak Bhd ranks better than 91.71% on this metric.
Cahya Mata Sarawak Bhd stock PB Ratio (=0.33) is close to 1-year low of 0.33.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cahya Matarawak Bhd's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:2852'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.26 Med: 0.49 Max: 2.21
Current: 0.33
During the past 13 years, Cahya Matarawak Bhd's highest PB Ratio was 2.21. The lowest was 0.26. And the median was 0.49.
XKLS:2852's PB Ratio is ranked better than 91.71% of 398
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 1.185
vs XKLS:2852: 0.33
During the past 12 months, Cahya Matarawak Bhd's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -0.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 1.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.50% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Cahya Matarawak Bhd was 14.50% per year. The lowest was 1.70% per year. And the median was 6.20% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Cahya Matarawak Bhd (XKLS:2852) 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.
Cahya Matarawak Bhd PB Ratio Related Terms
Cahya Matarawak Bhd PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cahya Matarawak 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, Cahya Matarawak 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.
Cahya Matarawak Bhd PB Ratio vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Cahya Matarawak Bhd's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cahya Matarawak 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.
Cahya Matarawak Bhd (XKLS:2852) has a PB Ratio of 0.33 as of Jun. 27, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Cahya Matarawak Bhd and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 0.49. Over the past decade, Cahya Matarawak Bhd's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.26 to 2.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Cahya Matarawak Bhd ranks #33 out of 398 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 8.3%.
Is Cahya Matarawak Bhd's PB Ratio too high?
Cahya Matarawak Bhd's current PB Ratio of 0.33 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 0.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.26 to a high of 2.21. The Building Materials industry median PB Ratio is 1.19. Cahya Matarawak Bhd's value of 0.33 is 72.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cahya Matarawak Bhd ranks #33 out of 398 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cahya Matarawak Bhd has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cahya Matarawak Bhd's PB Ratio compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Cahya Matarawak Bhd ranks #33 out of 398 companies for PB Ratio. This places Cahya Matarawak Bhd in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.19. Cahya Matarawak Bhd's value of 0.33 is 72.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Cahya Matarawak Bhd's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.26 to 2.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.49 vs. the industry median of 1.19, Cahya Matarawak 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 398 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. Cahya Matarawak Bhd's current PB Ratio of 0.33 is 72.2% 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 Cahya Matarawak 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. Cahya Matarawak Bhd's current PB Ratio is 0.33, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 0.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cahya Matarawak Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cahya Matarawak Bhd (XKLS:2852) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.18, compared to a current price of RM1.06 — trading 10.2% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.33, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 0.49 and 72.2% below the Building Materials industry median of 1.19. Cahya Matarawak Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 3 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 Cahya Matarawak Bhd (XKLS:2852), the current PB Ratio is 0.33 as of Jun. 27, 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 Cahya Matarawak Bhd (XKLS:2852) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cahya Matarawak Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM1.06 is trading 10.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.18.
GuruFocus considers Cahya Matarawak Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:2852:
PB Ratio: 0.33 (33% below median its 10-year median of 0.49)
GF Value™: RM1.18 vs. price of RM1.06 (10.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 72.2% below the Building Materials median (#33 of 398)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:2852 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cahya Mata Sarawak Bhd is an investment holding company. It has seven reportable segments based on their activities, which include Cement, Construction materials and trading, Road maintenance, Construction, Property development and related services, Oiltools, Phosphate, Strategic investments, and Others. The majority of its revenue derives from the Cement segment, which engages in the manufacturing of cement, clinker, and concrete products.
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