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Scientex BhdXKLS:4731 +0.27%93 PB Ratio is 1.31 as of Jul. 21, 2026, which is 34% below its 10-year median of 1.99. GuruFocus rates XKLS:4731 with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of RM4.31 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 389 Packaging & Containers companies, Scientex Bhd ranks worse than 56.3% on this metric.
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. As of today (2026-07-21), Scientex Bhd's share price is RM3.71. Scientex Bhd's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was RM2.83. Hence, Scientex Bhd's PB Ratio of today is 1.31.
The historical rank and industry rank for Scientex Bhd's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:4731'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.16 Med: 1.99 Max: 3.17
Current: 1.31
During the past 13 years, Scientex Bhd's highest PB Ratio was 3.17. The lowest was 1.16. And the median was 1.99.
XKLS:4731's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 56.3% of 389
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 1.17
vs XKLS:4731: 1.31
During the past 12 months, Scientex Bhd's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 8.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 14.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Scientex Bhd was 25.10% per year. The lowest was 5.10% per year. And the median was 16.10% per year.
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.
Scientex Bhd PB Ratio Related Terms
Scientex Bhd PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Scientex 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 Packaging & Containers subindustry, Scientex 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.
Scientex Bhd PB Ratio vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Scientex Bhd's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Scientex 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.
Scientex Bhd's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:
* 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.
Scientex Bhd (XKLS:4731) has a PB Ratio of 1.31 as of Jul. 21, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Scientex Bhd and its competitors. This is 34% below median its historical median of 1.99. Over the past decade, Scientex Bhd's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.16 to 3.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Scientex Bhd ranks #219 out of 389 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 56.3%.
Is Scientex Bhd's PB Ratio too high?
Scientex Bhd's current PB Ratio of 1.31 is 34% below median its 10-year median of 1.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.16 to a high of 3.17. The Packaging & Containers industry median PB Ratio is 1.17. Scientex Bhd's value of 1.31 is 12% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Scientex Bhd ranks #219 out of 389 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Scientex Bhd has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Scientex Bhd's PB Ratio compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Scientex Bhd ranks #219 out of 389 companies for PB Ratio. This places Scientex Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.17. Scientex Bhd's value of 1.31 is 12% above this benchmark. Historically, Scientex Bhd's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.16 to 3.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.99 vs. the industry median of 1.17, Scientex 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median PB Ratio among Packaging & Containers companies is 1.17, based on 389 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. Scientex Bhd's current PB Ratio of 1.31 is 12% 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 Scientex Bhd and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Scientex Bhd's current PB Ratio is 1.31, which is 34% below median its own 10-year median of 1.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Scientex Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scientex Bhd (XKLS:4731) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM4.31, compared to a current price of RM3.71 — trading 13.9% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.31, which is 34% below median its 10-year median of 1.99 and 12% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 1.17. Scientex Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 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 Scientex Bhd (XKLS:4731), the current PB Ratio is 1.31 as of Jul. 21, 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 Scientex Bhd (XKLS:4731) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scientex Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM3.71 is trading 13.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM4.31.
GuruFocus considers Scientex Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:4731:
PB Ratio: 1.31 (34% below median its 10-year median of 1.99)
GF Value™: RM4.31 vs. price of RM3.71 (13.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 12% above the Packaging & Containers median (#219 of 389)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:4731 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Scientex Bhd manufactures and sells plastic products. The company also engages in property development. The firm's two segments are based on the product type. The packaging segment, which generates the majority of revenue, is mainly in the business of manufacturing, selling, and marketing various flexible plastic packaging products, which can be further categorized into industrial and consumer-based packaging products. The segment also sells plastic automotive interior components. The property development segment in the business of constructing and developing mainly affordable housing in Peninsular Malaysia. Geographically, the company operates in Malaysia, Japan, Korea, Indonesia, Australia, Singapore, Thailand, Europe, Philippines, Myanmar, USA, and Others.
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