Velesto Energy BhdXKLS:5243 -1.79%55 PB Ratio is 0.94 as of Jun. 26, 2026, which is 40% above its 10-year median of 0.67. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5243 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.18 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 923 Oil & Gas companies, Velesto Energy Bhd ranks better than 68.91% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Velesto Energy Bhd's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5243'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.27 Med: 0.67 Max: 1.2
Current: 0.92
During the past 13 years, Velesto Energy Bhd's highest PB Ratio was 1.20. The lowest was 0.27. And the median was 0.67.
XKLS:5243's PB Ratio is ranked better than 68.91% of 923
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.39
vs XKLS:5243: 0.92
During the past 12 months, Velesto Energy Bhd's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -7.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 1.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -12.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Velesto Energy Bhd was 293.40% per year. The lowest was -39.10% per year. And the median was -6.60% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Velesto Energy Bhd (XKLS:5243) 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.
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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.
Velesto Energy Bhd PB Ratio Related Terms
Velesto Energy Bhd PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Velesto Energy 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 Oil & Gas Drilling subindustry, Velesto Energy 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.
Velesto Energy Bhd PB Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Velesto Energy Bhd's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Velesto Energy 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.
Velesto Energy Bhd (XKLS:5243) has a PB Ratio of 0.94 as of Jun. 26, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Velesto Energy Bhd and its competitors. This is 40% above median its historical median of 0.67. Over the past decade, Velesto Energy Bhd's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.27 to 1.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Velesto Energy Bhd ranks #287 out of 923 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 31.1%.
Is Velesto Energy Bhd's PB Ratio too high?
Velesto Energy Bhd's current PB Ratio of 0.94 is 40% above median its 10-year median of 0.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.27 to a high of 1.20. The Oil & Gas industry median PB Ratio is 1.39. Velesto Energy Bhd's value of 0.94 is 32.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Velesto Energy Bhd ranks #287 out of 923 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Velesto Energy Bhd has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Velesto Energy Bhd's PB Ratio compare to NE and RIG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Velesto Energy Bhd ranks #287 out of 923 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Velesto Energy Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.39. Velesto Energy Bhd's value of 0.94 is 32.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Velesto Energy Bhd's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.27 to 1.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.67 vs. the industry median of 1.39, Velesto Energy 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 Oil & Gas company?
The median PB Ratio among Oil & Gas companies is 1.39, based on 923 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. Velesto Energy Bhd's current PB Ratio of 0.94 is 32.4% 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 Velesto Energy Bhd and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Velesto Energy Bhd's current PB Ratio is 0.94, which is 40% above median its own 10-year median of 0.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Velesto Energy Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Velesto Energy Bhd (XKLS:5243) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.18, compared to a current price of RM0.28 — trading 52.8% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.94, which is 40% above median its 10-year median of 0.67 and 32.4% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.39. Velesto Energy Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 Velesto Energy Bhd (XKLS:5243), the current PB Ratio is 0.94 as of Jun. 26, 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 Velesto Energy Bhd (XKLS:5243) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Velesto Energy Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM0.28 is trading 52.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.18.
GuruFocus considers Velesto Energy Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5243:
PB Ratio: 0.94 (40% above median its 10-year median of 0.67)
GF Value™: RM0.18 vs. price of RM0.28 (52.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 32.4% below the Oil & Gas median (#287 of 923)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5243 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Velesto Energy Bhd is a Malaysia-based company that provides services to the oil and gas industry. It is engaged in the provision of drilling services for exploration, development, and production wells and workover services to the upstream sector of the oil and gas industry. It is also engaged in the provision of threading, inspection, and repair services for Oil Country Tubular Goods in Malaysia and overseas. The company operates under two segments, namely drilling services and others. The company has a geographical presence in Malaysia and other countries.
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