Nestle Malaysia BhdXKLS:4707 +0.23%88 PB Ratio is 39.49 as of Jun. 27, 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 43.19. GuruFocus rates XKLS:4707 with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of RM116.82 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,896 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Nestle Malaysia Bhd ranks worse than 98.73% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nestle Malaysia Bhd's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:4707'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 21.17 Med: 43.19 Max: 59.76
Current: 39.49
During the past 13 years, Nestle Malaysia Bhd's highest PB Ratio was 59.76. The lowest was 21.17. And the median was 43.19.
XKLS:4707's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 98.73% of 1896
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.33
vs XKLS:4707: 39.49
During the past 12 months, Nestle Malaysia Bhd's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -2.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 0.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -1.60% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Nestle Malaysia Bhd was 9.80% per year. The lowest was -7.50% per year. And the median was -1.20% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Nestle Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:4707) 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.
Nestle Malaysia Bhd PB Ratio Related Terms
Nestle Malaysia Bhd PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nestle Malaysia 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 Packaged Foods subindustry, Nestle Malaysia 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.
Nestle Malaysia Bhd PB Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Nestle Malaysia Bhd's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nestle Malaysia 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.
Nestle Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:4707) has a PB Ratio of 39.49 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 Nestle Malaysia Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 43.19. Over the past decade, Nestle Malaysia Bhd's PB Ratio has ranged from 21.17 to 59.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Nestle Malaysia Bhd ranks #1872 out of 1896 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 98.7%.
Is Nestle Malaysia Bhd's PB Ratio too high?
Nestle Malaysia Bhd's current PB Ratio of 39.49 is near median its 10-year median of 43.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 21.17 to a high of 59.76. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median PB Ratio is 1.33. Nestle Malaysia Bhd's value of 39.49 is 2869.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nestle Malaysia Bhd ranks #1872 out of 1896 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Nestle Malaysia Bhd has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nestle Malaysia Bhd's PB Ratio compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Nestle Malaysia Bhd ranks #1872 out of 1896 companies for PB Ratio. This places Nestle Malaysia Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.33. Nestle Malaysia Bhd's value of 39.49 is 2869.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Nestle Malaysia Bhd's own PB Ratio has ranged from 21.17 to 59.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 43.19 vs. the industry median of 1.33, Nestle Malaysia 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 1.33, 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. Nestle Malaysia Bhd's current PB Ratio of 39.49 is 2869.2% 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 Nestle Malaysia Bhd and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nestle Malaysia Bhd's current PB Ratio is 39.49, which is near median its own 10-year median of 43.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nestle Malaysia Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nestle Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:4707) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM116.82, compared to a current price of RM95.84 — trading 18% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 39.49, which is near median its 10-year median of 43.19 and 2869.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.33. Nestle Malaysia Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 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 Nestle Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:4707), the current PB Ratio is 39.49 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 Nestle Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:4707) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nestle Malaysia Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM95.84 is trading 18% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM116.82.
GuruFocus considers Nestle Malaysia Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:4707:
PB Ratio: 39.49 (near median its 10-year median of 43.19)
GF Value™: RM116.82 vs. price of RM95.84 (18% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2869.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1872 of 1896)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:4707 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nestle Malaysia Bhd is a Malaysian investment holding company owned by Nestle. The business activities of the group are functioned through Food and beverages and Others segments which include Nutrition, Nestle Professional, Nestle Health Science and NESPRESSO. The Food and Beverages segment derives maximum revenue. The products offered by the group are related to dairy, beverages, food, Nestle Professional, Nestle Ice Cream, confectionery, chilled dairy, infant nutrition, and health science. The main geography is the domestic market, representing approximately maximum of total sales. The known brands are Nescafe, Maggi, Nespray, Kit Kat, and Milo.
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