Hong Leong Capital BhdXKLS:5274 -1.59%62 PB Ratio is 0.70 as of Jul. 05, 2026, which is 59% below its 10-year median of 1.69. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5274 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of RM3.62 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 780 Capital Markets companies, Hong Leong Capital Bhd ranks better than 75.9% on this metric.
Hong Leong Capital Bhd stock PB Ratio (=0.7) is close to 10-year low of 0.7.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hong Leong Capital Bhd's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5274'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.7 Med: 1.69 Max: 3.51
Current: 0.7
During the past 13 years, Hong Leong Capital Bhd's highest PB Ratio was 3.51. The lowest was 0.70. And the median was 1.69.
XKLS:5274's PB Ratio is ranked better than 75.9% of 780
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 1.35
vs XKLS:5274: 0.70
During the past 12 months, Hong Leong Capital Bhd's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 1.60% 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 4.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.20% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Hong Leong Capital Bhd was 22.10% per year. The lowest was -0.10% per year. And the median was 5.50% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Hong Leong Capital Bhd (XKLS:5274) 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.
* 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 Capital Markets subindustry, Hong Leong Capital 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.
Hong Leong Capital Bhd PB Ratio vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Hong Leong Capital Bhd's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hong Leong Capital 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.
Hong Leong Capital Bhd (XKLS:5274) has a PB Ratio of 0.70 as of Jul. 05, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Hong Leong Capital Bhd and its competitors. This is 59% below median its historical median of 1.69. Over the past decade, Hong Leong Capital Bhd's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.70 to 3.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Hong Leong Capital Bhd ranks #188 out of 780 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 24.1%.
Is Hong Leong Capital Bhd's PB Ratio too high?
Hong Leong Capital Bhd's current PB Ratio of 0.70 is 59% below median its 10-year median of 1.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.70 to a high of 3.51. The Capital Markets industry median PB Ratio is 1.35. Hong Leong Capital Bhd's value of 0.70 is 48.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hong Leong Capital Bhd ranks #188 out of 780 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hong Leong Capital Bhd has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hong Leong Capital Bhd's PB Ratio compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Hong Leong Capital Bhd ranks #188 out of 780 companies for PB Ratio. This places Hong Leong Capital Bhd in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.35. Hong Leong Capital Bhd's value of 0.70 is 48.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Hong Leong Capital Bhd's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.70 to 3.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.69 vs. the industry median of 1.35, Hong Leong Capital 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 Capital Markets company?
The median PB Ratio among Capital Markets companies is 1.35, based on 780 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. Hong Leong Capital Bhd's current PB Ratio of 0.70 is 48.1% 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 Hong Leong Capital Bhd and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hong Leong Capital Bhd's current PB Ratio is 0.70, which is 59% below median its own 10-year median of 1.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hong Leong Capital Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hong Leong Capital Bhd (XKLS:5274) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM3.62, compared to a current price of RM3.09 — trading 14.6% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.70, which is 59% below median its 10-year median of 1.69 and 48.1% below the Capital Markets industry median of 1.35. Hong Leong Capital Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 2 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 Hong Leong Capital Bhd (XKLS:5274), the current PB Ratio is 0.70 as of Jul. 05, 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 Hong Leong Capital Bhd (XKLS:5274) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hong Leong Capital Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM3.09 is trading 14.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM3.62.
GuruFocus considers Hong Leong Capital Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5274:
PB Ratio: 0.70 (59% below median its 10-year median of 1.69)
GF Value™: RM3.62 vs. price of RM3.09 (14.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 48.1% below the Capital Markets median (#188 of 780)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5274 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hong Leong Capital Bhd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, it offers various financial services in the areas of investment banking, stockbroking, futures broking, nominees and custodian services, unit trust and fund management, and related financial services, and investment management services. The group's operating business segments are: Investment banking and stockbroking, Fund management and unit trust management, and Investment holding and others. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Investment banking and stockbroking segment. Geographically, the group operates only in Malaysia.
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