PLB Engineering BhdXKLS:7055 44 PB Ratio is 1.13 as of Jul. 05, 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 1.08. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7055 with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.15 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,719 Construction companies, PLB Engineering Bhd ranks better than 57.3% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for PLB Engineering Bhd's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:7055'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.76 Med: 1.08 Max: 1.61
Current: 1.13
During the past 13 years, PLB Engineering Bhd's highest PB Ratio was 1.61. The lowest was 0.76. And the median was 1.08.
XKLS:7055's PB Ratio is ranked better than 57.3% of 1719
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 1.34
vs XKLS:7055: 1.13
During the past 12 months, PLB Engineering Bhd's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -12.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -11.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -6.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of PLB Engineering Bhd was 14.80% per year. The lowest was -14.50% per year. And the median was -2.10% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
PLB Engineering Bhd (XKLS:7055) 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.
PLB Engineering Bhd PB Ratio Related Terms
PLB Engineering Bhd PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PLB Engineering 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 Engineering & Construction subindustry, PLB Engineering 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.
PLB Engineering Bhd PB Ratio vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, PLB Engineering Bhd's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PLB Engineering 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.
PLB Engineering Bhd (XKLS:7055) has a PB Ratio of 1.13 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 PLB Engineering Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.08. Over the past decade, PLB Engineering Bhd's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.76 to 1.61. According to the industry distribution chart, PLB Engineering Bhd ranks #734 out of 1719 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 42.7%.
Is PLB Engineering Bhd's PB Ratio too high?
PLB Engineering Bhd's current PB Ratio of 1.13 is near median its 10-year median of 1.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.76 to a high of 1.61. The Construction industry median PB Ratio is 1.34. PLB Engineering Bhd's value of 1.13 is 15.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PLB Engineering Bhd ranks #734 out of 1719 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, PLB Engineering Bhd has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PLB Engineering Bhd's PB Ratio compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, PLB Engineering Bhd ranks #734 out of 1719 companies for PB Ratio. This puts PLB Engineering Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.34. PLB Engineering Bhd's value of 1.13 is 15.7% below this benchmark. Historically, PLB Engineering Bhd's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.76 to 1.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.08 vs. the industry median of 1.34, PLB Engineering 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 1,719 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. PLB Engineering Bhd's current PB Ratio of 1.13 is 15.7% 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 PLB Engineering 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. PLB Engineering Bhd's current PB Ratio is 1.13, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PLB Engineering Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PLB Engineering Bhd (XKLS:7055) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.15, compared to a current price of RM0.85 — trading 26.1% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.13, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.08 and 15.7% below the Construction industry median of 1.34. PLB Engineering Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 4 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 PLB Engineering Bhd (XKLS:7055), the current PB Ratio is 1.13 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 PLB Engineering Bhd (XKLS:7055) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PLB Engineering Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.85 is trading 26.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.15.
GuruFocus considers PLB Engineering Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:7055:
PB Ratio: 1.13 (near median its 10-year median of 1.08)
GF Value™: RM1.15 vs. price of RM0.85 (26.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 15.7% below the Construction median (#734 of 1719)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7055 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PLB Engineering Bhd is a Malaysia-based firm engaged in property development, construction, and related services. The company operates in four segments: Construction, which involves the construction of industrial, residential, and commercial buildings and renovation work; Property development, which comprises housing and property development; Investment holding, which includes investment holding and property letting; and the Solar energy segment, which comprises the generation of electricity from the solar plant. The majority of its revenue comes from the Construction Segment.
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