UMS Holdings BhdXKLS:7137 82 PB Ratio is 0.42 as of Jul. 05, 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 0.51. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7137 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.96 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 154 Industrial Distribution companies, UMS Holdings Bhd ranks better than 88.31% on this metric.
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. As of today (2026-07-05), UMS Holdings Bhd's share price is RM1.70. UMS Holdings Bhd's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM4.05. Hence, UMS Holdings Bhd's PB Ratio of today is 0.42.
Good Sign:
UMS Holdings Bhd stock PB Ratio (=0.42) is close to 10-year low of 0.4.
The historical rank and industry rank for UMS Holdings Bhd's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:7137'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.4 Med: 0.51 Max: 0.76
Current: 0.42
During the past 13 years, UMS Holdings Bhd's highest PB Ratio was 0.76. The lowest was 0.40. And the median was 0.51.
XKLS:7137's PB Ratio is ranked better than 88.31% of 154
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 1.12
vs XKLS:7137: 0.42
During the past 12 months, UMS Holdings Bhd's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 0.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -0.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 0.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 0.60% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of UMS Holdings Bhd was 9.40% per year. The lowest was -0.20% per year. And the median was 4.60% per year.
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.
UMS Holdings Bhd PB Ratio Related Terms
UMS Holdings Bhd PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for UMS Holdings 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 Industrial Distribution subindustry, UMS 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.
UMS Holdings Bhd PB Ratio vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, UMS Holdings Bhd's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where UMS 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.
UMS Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7137) has a PB Ratio of 0.42 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 UMS Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 0.51. Over the past decade, UMS Holdings Bhd's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.40 to 0.76. According to the industry distribution chart, UMS Holdings Bhd ranks #18 out of 154 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 11.7%.
Is UMS Holdings Bhd's PB Ratio too high?
UMS Holdings Bhd's current PB Ratio of 0.42 is 18% below median its 10-year median of 0.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.40 to a high of 0.76. The Industrial Distribution industry median PB Ratio is 1.12. UMS Holdings Bhd's value of 0.42 is 62.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, UMS Holdings Bhd ranks #18 out of 154 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, UMS Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does UMS Holdings Bhd's PB Ratio compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, UMS Holdings Bhd ranks #18 out of 154 companies for PB Ratio. This places UMS Holdings Bhd in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.12. UMS Holdings Bhd's value of 0.42 is 62.5% below this benchmark. Historically, UMS Holdings Bhd's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.40 to 0.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.51 vs. the industry median of 1.12, UMS 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median PB Ratio among Industrial Distribution companies is 1.12, based on 154 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. UMS Holdings Bhd's current PB Ratio of 0.42 is 62.5% 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 UMS Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. UMS Holdings Bhd's current PB Ratio is 0.42, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 0.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is UMS Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UMS Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7137) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.96, compared to a current price of RM1.70 — trading 13.3% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.42, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 0.51 and 62.5% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 1.12. UMS Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 UMS Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7137), the current PB Ratio is 0.42 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 UMS Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7137) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UMS Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM1.70 is trading 13.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.96.
GuruFocus considers UMS Holdings Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:7137:
PB Ratio: 0.42 (18% below median its 10-year median of 0.51)
GF Value™: RM1.96 vs. price of RM1.70 (13.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 62.5% below the Industrial Distribution median (#18 of 154)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7137 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
UMS Holdings Bhd is an investment holding company. It operates in three segments based on geographical location: Malaysia (which includes Southern, East Coast, Central of Peninsular Malaysia and East Malaysia); and Singapore. Its revenue is derived from the distribution of mechanical power transmission and material handling products and systems and industrial spare parts. It serves different industries such as palm oil, rubber, power generation, quarrying & cement industries, latex glove manufacturing, and electrical & electronic industries.
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