Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5129) PB Ratio: 0.23 (As of Aug. 04, 2026) — 15% Below Median

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XKLS:5129 Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd XKLS:5129
55 GF Score
Price RM0.49
GF Value RM1.84
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd PB Ratio?

Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd XKLS:5129 55 PB Ratio is 0.23 as of Aug. 04, 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 0.27. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5129 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.84 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,720 Construction companies, Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd ranks better than 96.92% 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 (2026-08-04), Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd's share price is RM0.49. Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was RM2.18. Hence, Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd's PB Ratio of today is 0.23.

Good Sign:

Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd stock PB Ratio (=0.23) is close to 5-year low of 0.22.

The historical rank and industry rank for Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

XKLS:5129' s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.19   Med: 0.27   Max: 0.64
Current: 0.23

During the past 13 years, Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd's highest PB Ratio was 0.64. The lowest was 0.19. And the median was 0.27.

XKLS:5129's PB Ratio is ranked better than
96.92% of 1720 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 1.34 vs XKLS:5129: 0.23

During the past 12 months, Melati Ehsan Holdings 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 3.30% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.70% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.20% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd was 9.30% per year. The lowest was -62.30% per year. And the median was 4.90% per year.

Back to Basics: PB Ratio


Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd  (XKLS:5129) PB Ratio Explanation

Unlike valuation ratios relative to the earning power such as PE Ratio, PE Ratio without NRI, PS Ratio, Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow , or Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow, the PB Ratio measures the valuation of the stock relative to the underlying asset of the company.

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.


Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd PB Ratio Related Terms


Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Melati Ehsan 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.

Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd PB Ratio Chart

Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
PB Ratio
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Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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XKLS:5129 vs PWR, FIX, EME: PB Ratio Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Melati Ehsan 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.


Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd PB Ratio vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd's PB Ratio falls into.


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Melati Ehsan Holdings 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.

Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:

PB Ratio=Share Price/Book Value per Share (Q: May. 2026)
=0.49/2.177
=0.23

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about PB Ratio →
What does a PB Ratio of 0.23 mean?
Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5129) has a PB Ratio of 0.23 as of Aug. 04, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 0.27. Over the past decade, Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.19 to 0.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd ranks #53 out of 1720 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 3.1%.
Is Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd's PB Ratio too high?
Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd's current PB Ratio of 0.23 is 15% below median its 10-year median of 0.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.19 to a high of 0.64. The Construction industry median PB Ratio is 1.34. Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd's value of 0.23 is 82.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd ranks #53 out of 1720 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd's PB Ratio compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd ranks #53 out of 1720 companies for PB Ratio. This places Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.34. Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd's value of 0.23 is 82.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.19 to 0.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.27 vs. the industry median of 1.34, Melati Ehsan Holdings 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 Construction company?
The median PB Ratio among Construction companies is 1.34, based on 1,720 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. Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd's current PB Ratio of 0.23 is 82.8% 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 Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Construction 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. Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd's current PB Ratio is 0.23, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 0.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5129) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.84, compared to a current price of RM0.49 — trading 73.4% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.23, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 0.27 and 82.8% below the Construction industry median of 1.34. Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 7 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 Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5129), the current PB Ratio is 0.23 as of Aug. 04, 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 Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5129) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.49 is trading 73.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.84. GuruFocus considers Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5129:

  • PB Ratio: 0.23 (15% below median its 10-year median of 0.27)
  • GF Value™: RM1.84 vs. price of RM0.49 (73.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 82.8% below the Construction median (#53 of 1720)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5129 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd Business Description

Address No. 5, Jalan Titiwangsa, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 53200
Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd is a Malaysia-based investment holding company. The principal activities of the company include turnkey contracting, property development, trading of construction materials, rental of machinery, and money-lending services. The Group's reporting segments comprise the Construction segment, which includes turnkey construction activities; the Trading segment, which includes the trading of construction materials and rental of machinery; and the Property Development segment, which relates to the development of residential and commercial properties. The company operates principally in Malaysia and generates the majority of its revenue from the Construction segment.
55GF Score

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