Kossan Rubber Industries BhdXKLS:7153 -0.97%70 PB Ratio is 0.69 as of Jun. 27, 2026, which is 74% below its 10-year median of 2.64. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7153 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.61 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 788 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd ranks better than 88.2% on this metric.
Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd stock PB Ratio (=0.71) is close to 10-year low of 0.65.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:7153'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.65 Med: 2.64 Max: 15.33
Current: 0.68
During the past 13 years, Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd's highest PB Ratio was 15.33. The lowest was 0.65. And the median was 2.64.
XKLS:7153's PB Ratio is ranked better than 88.2% of 788
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 2.02
vs XKLS:7153: 0.68
During the past 12 months, Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -1.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 18.50% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd was 45.40% per year. The lowest was -3.30% per year. And the median was 16.80% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd (XKLS:7153) 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.
Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd PB Ratio Related Terms
Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd PB Ratio Historical Data
* 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 Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Kossan Rubber Industries 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.
Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd PB Ratio vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kossan Rubber Industries 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.
Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd (XKLS:7153) has a PB Ratio of 0.69 as of Jun. 27, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd and its competitors. This is 74% below median its historical median of 2.64. Over the past decade, Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.65 to 15.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd ranks #93 out of 788 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 11.8%.
Is Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd's PB Ratio too high?
Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd's current PB Ratio of 0.69 is 74% below median its 10-year median of 2.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.65 to a high of 15.33. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median PB Ratio is 2.02. Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd's value of 0.69 is 65.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd ranks #93 out of 788 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd's PB Ratio compare to ISRG and BDX?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd ranks #93 out of 788 companies for PB Ratio. This places Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.02. Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd's value of 0.69 is 65.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.65 to 15.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.64 vs. the industry median of 2.02, Kossan Rubber Industries 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median PB Ratio among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 2.02, based on 788 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. Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd's current PB Ratio of 0.69 is 65.8% 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 Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd's current PB Ratio is 0.69, which is 74% below median its own 10-year median of 2.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd (XKLS:7153) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.61, compared to a current price of RM1.02 — trading 36.6% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.69, which is 74% below median its 10-year median of 2.64 and 65.8% below the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 2.02. Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd (XKLS:7153), the current PB Ratio is 0.69 as of Jun. 27, 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 Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd (XKLS:7153) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM1.02 is trading 36.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.61.
GuruFocus considers Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:7153:
PB Ratio: 0.69 (74% below median its 10-year median of 2.64)
GF Value™: RM1.61 vs. price of RM1.02 (36.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 65.8% below the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#93 of 788)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7153 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd manufactures industrial rubber products and disposable latex gloves. The firm's segments are: Technical Rubber Products, Gloves, Cleanroom Products, and Others. The Gloves segment generates the majority of revenue. The Technical Rubber Products business manufactures and distributes high technical input rubber products. The Gloves business manufactures medical-grade examination gloves and specialty gloves for healthcare and industrial applications. The Cleanroom Products business sells rubber products that can be used in cleanrooms. The majority of Kossan Rubber's revenue is generated from Malaysia, while it also has its presence outside Malaysia.
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