MSM Malaysia Holdings BhdXKLS:5202 -1.59%58 PB Ratio is 0.40 as of Jul. 03, 2026, which is 30% below its 10-year median of 0.57. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5202 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.03 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,892 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd ranks better than 92.44% on this metric.
MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd stock PB Ratio (=0.4) is close to 3-year low of 0.4.
The historical rank and industry rank for MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5202'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.12 Med: 0.57 Max: 1.78
Current: 0.4
During the past 13 years, MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd's highest PB Ratio was 1.78. The lowest was 0.12. And the median was 0.57.
XKLS:5202's PB Ratio is ranked better than 92.44% of 1892
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.36
vs XKLS:5202: 0.40
During the past 12 months, MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -28.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -10.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -6.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -4.90% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd was 53.90% per year. The lowest was -10.20% per year. And the median was -1.20% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5202) 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.
MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd PB Ratio Related Terms
MSM Malaysia Holdings 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 Confectioners subindustry, MSM Malaysia 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.
MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd PB Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MSM Malaysia Holdings 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.
MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5202) has a PB Ratio of 0.40 as of Jul. 03, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 30% below median its historical median of 0.57. Over the past decade, MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.12 to 1.78. According to the industry distribution chart, MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd ranks #143 out of 1892 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 7.6%.
Is MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd's PB Ratio too high?
MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd's current PB Ratio of 0.40 is 30% below median its 10-year median of 0.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.12 to a high of 1.78. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median PB Ratio is 1.36. MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd's value of 0.40 is 70.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd ranks #143 out of 1892 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd's PB Ratio compare to MDLZ and HSY?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd ranks #143 out of 1892 companies for PB Ratio. This places MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.36. MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd's value of 0.40 is 70.6% below this benchmark. Historically, MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.12 to 1.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.57 vs. the industry median of 1.36, MSM Malaysia 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median PB Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 1.36, based on 1,892 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. MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd's current PB Ratio of 0.40 is 70.6% 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 MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd's current PB Ratio is 0.40, which is 30% below median its own 10-year median of 0.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5202) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.03, compared to a current price of RM0.62 — trading 39.8% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.40, which is 30% below median its 10-year median of 0.57 and 70.6% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.36. MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5202), the current PB Ratio is 0.40 as of Jul. 03, 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 MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5202) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.62 is trading 39.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.03.
GuruFocus considers MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5202:
PB Ratio: 0.40 (30% below median its 10-year median of 0.57)
GF Value™: RM1.03 vs. price of RM0.62 (39.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 70.6% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#143 of 1892)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5202 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd is a sugar manufacturing company. It has only one reportable segment, Sugar, which is engaged in sugar refining and sales, marketing of refined sugar, and commodity trading. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Malaysia and also has a presence in other parts of Asia, Europe, Africa, Oceania, and North America.
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