Kim Hin Industry BhdXKLS:5371 18 PB Ratio is 0.52 as of Jul. 06, 2026, which is 63% above its 10-year median of 0.32. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5371 with a GF Score™ of 18/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.42 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 397 Building Materials companies, Kim Hin Industry Bhd ranks better than 82.62% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kim Hin Industry Bhd's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5371'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.19 Med: 0.32 Max: 0.61
Current: 0.52
During the past 13 years, Kim Hin Industry Bhd's highest PB Ratio was 0.61. The lowest was 0.19. And the median was 0.32.
XKLS:5371's PB Ratio is ranked better than 82.62% of 397
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 1.19
vs XKLS:5371: 0.52
During the past 12 months, Kim Hin Industry Bhd's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -12.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -10.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -9.60% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -7.50% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Kim Hin Industry Bhd was 5.40% per year. The lowest was -10.40% per year. And the median was 0.60% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Kim Hin Industry Bhd (XKLS:5371) 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.
Kim Hin Industry Bhd PB Ratio Related Terms
Kim Hin Industry Bhd PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kim Hin Industry 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 Building Materials subindustry, Kim Hin Industry 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.
Kim Hin Industry Bhd PB Ratio vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Kim Hin Industry Bhd's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kim Hin Industry 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.
Kim Hin Industry Bhd (XKLS:5371) has a PB Ratio of 0.52 as of Jul. 06, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Kim Hin Industry Bhd and its competitors. This is 63% above median its historical median of 0.32. Over the past decade, Kim Hin Industry Bhd's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.19 to 0.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Kim Hin Industry Bhd ranks #69 out of 397 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 17.4%.
Is Kim Hin Industry Bhd's PB Ratio too high?
Kim Hin Industry Bhd's current PB Ratio of 0.52 is 63% above median its 10-year median of 0.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.19 to a high of 0.61. The Building Materials industry median PB Ratio is 1.19. Kim Hin Industry Bhd's value of 0.52 is 56.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kim Hin Industry Bhd ranks #69 out of 397 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kim Hin Industry Bhd has a GF Score™ of 18/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kim Hin Industry Bhd's PB Ratio compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Kim Hin Industry Bhd ranks #69 out of 397 companies for PB Ratio. This places Kim Hin Industry Bhd in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.19. Kim Hin Industry Bhd's value of 0.52 is 56.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Kim Hin Industry Bhd's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.19 to 0.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.32 vs. the industry median of 1.19, Kim Hin Industry 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 Building Materials company?
The median PB Ratio among Building Materials companies is 1.19, based on 397 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. Kim Hin Industry Bhd's current PB Ratio of 0.52 is 56.3% 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 Kim Hin Industry Bhd and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kim Hin Industry Bhd's current PB Ratio is 0.52, which is 63% above median its own 10-year median of 0.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kim Hin Industry Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kim Hin Industry Bhd (XKLS:5371) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.42, compared to a current price of RM0.85 — trading 101.2% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.52, which is 63% above median its 10-year median of 0.32 and 56.3% below the Building Materials industry median of 1.19. Kim Hin Industry Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 18/100 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 Kim Hin Industry Bhd (XKLS:5371), the current PB Ratio is 0.52 as of Jul. 06, 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 Kim Hin Industry Bhd (XKLS:5371) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kim Hin Industry Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM0.85 is trading 101.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.42.
GuruFocus considers Kim Hin Industry Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5371:
PB Ratio: 0.52 (63% above median its 10-year median of 0.32)
GF Value™: RM0.42 vs. price of RM0.85 (101.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 56.3% below the Building Materials median (#69 of 397)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5371 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kim Hin Industry Bhd is a Malaysia-based investment holding company, engaged in the provision of management services. The group is involved in the production and distribution of ceramic floors, homogeneous and monoprosa tiles, trading in building materials, property, and investment holding. The company manufactures and markets tiles under the brands Kimgres, Durogres, Vitrogres, and Habitat. It is organized into four operating segments according to geographical locations, namely, Malaysia, China, Australia, and Vietnam segments of which the Malaysia segment contributed the majority of the part of its revenue. It has three manufacturing plants, of which two are located in Malaysia (Kuching, Sarawak, and Senawang, Seremban) and the third is located in Shanghai, Peoples Republic of China.
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