South Malaysia Industries BhdXKLS:4375 36 PB Ratio is 0.33 as of Jun. 27, 2026, which is 18% above its 10-year median of 0.28. GuruFocus rates XKLS:4375 with a GF Score™ of 36/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.36 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,986 Industrial Products companies, South Malaysia Industries Bhd ranks better than 96.82% on this metric.
South Malaysia Industries Bhd stock PB Ratio (=0.27) is close to 5-year low of 0.25.
The historical rank and industry rank for South Malaysia Industries Bhd's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:4375'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.1 Med: 0.28 Max: 2.02
Current: 0.33
During the past 13 years, South Malaysia Industries Bhd's highest PB Ratio was 2.02. The lowest was 0.10. And the median was 0.28.
XKLS:4375's PB Ratio is ranked better than 96.82% of 2986
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 2.27
vs XKLS:4375: 0.33
During the past 12 months, South Malaysia Industries Bhd's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -4.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -5.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -0.90% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of South Malaysia Industries Bhd was 6.90% per year. The lowest was -6.10% per year. And the median was -4.20% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
South Malaysia Industries Bhd (XKLS:4375) 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.
South Malaysia Industries Bhd PB Ratio Related Terms
South Malaysia Industries Bhd PB Ratio Historical Data
* 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 Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, South Malaysia Industries 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.
South Malaysia Industries Bhd PB Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, South Malaysia Industries Bhd's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where South Malaysia Industries Bhd's PB Ratio falls into.
South Malaysia Industries 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.
* 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.
South Malaysia Industries Bhd (XKLS:4375) 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 South Malaysia Industries Bhd and its competitors. This is 18% above median its historical median of 0.28. Over the past decade, South Malaysia Industries Bhd's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.10 to 2.02. According to the industry distribution chart, South Malaysia Industries Bhd ranks #95 out of 2986 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 3.2%.
Is South Malaysia Industries Bhd's PB Ratio too high?
South Malaysia Industries Bhd's current PB Ratio of 0.33 is 18% above median its 10-year median of 0.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.10 to a high of 2.02. The Industrial Products industry median PB Ratio is 2.27. South Malaysia Industries Bhd's value of 0.33 is 85.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, South Malaysia Industries Bhd ranks #95 out of 2986 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, South Malaysia Industries Bhd has a GF Score™ of 36/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does South Malaysia Industries Bhd's PB Ratio compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, South Malaysia Industries Bhd ranks #95 out of 2986 companies for PB Ratio. This places South Malaysia Industries Bhd in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.27. South Malaysia Industries Bhd's value of 0.33 is 85.5% below this benchmark. Historically, South Malaysia Industries Bhd's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.10 to 2.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.28 vs. the industry median of 2.27, South Malaysia Industries 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median PB Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 2.27, based on 2,986 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. South Malaysia Industries Bhd's current PB Ratio of 0.33 is 85.5% 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 South Malaysia Industries Bhd and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. South Malaysia Industries Bhd's current PB Ratio is 0.33, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 0.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is South Malaysia Industries Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, South Malaysia Industries Bhd (XKLS:4375) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.36, compared to a current price of RM0.21 — trading 43.1% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.33, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 0.28 and 85.5% below the Industrial Products industry median of 2.27. South Malaysia Industries Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 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 South Malaysia Industries Bhd (XKLS:4375), 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 South Malaysia Industries Bhd (XKLS:4375) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, South Malaysia Industries Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.21 is trading 43.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.36.
GuruFocus considers South Malaysia Industries Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:4375:
PB Ratio: 0.33 (18% above median its 10-year median of 0.28)
GF Value™: RM0.36 vs. price of RM0.21 (43.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 85.5% below the Industrial Products median (#95 of 2986)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:4375 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
South Malaysia Industries Bhd Business Description
South Malaysia Industries Bhd is principally engaged in investment holding, trading, property development and provision of management services. The company's reportable segments are: i) Property development: Develop and sale of residential and commercial properties, ii) Property & investment holding: Investment in properties, carpark operation and holding company, iii) Manufacturing and trading: Manufacture of assorted wires and trading. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Manufacturing and trading segment. Geographically, it predominantly operates in Malaysia.
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