Pertama Digital Bhd (XKLS:8532) PB Ratio: 3.39 (As of Jul. 27, 2026) — 87% Above Median

Author: Vera Yuan Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Director of Data and Quant Analytics at GuruFocus
Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Reviewed by: Charlie Tian Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Founder & CEO of GuruFocus
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.

What is Pertama Digital Bhd PB Ratio?

Pertama Digital Bhd XKLS:8532 PB Ratio is 3.39 as of Jul. 27, 2026, which is 87% above its 10-year median of 1.81. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

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 (2026-07-27), Pertama Digital Bhd's share price is RM0.095. Pertama Digital Bhd's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM0.03. Hence, Pertama Digital Bhd's PB Ratio of today is 3.39.

Warning Sign:

Pertama Digital Bhd stock PB Ratio (=3.39) is close to 1-year high of 3.63.

The historical rank and industry rank for Pertama Digital Bhd's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

XKLS:8532' s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.33   Med: 1.81   Max: 103.67
Current: 3.39

During the past 13 years, Pertama Digital Bhd's highest PB Ratio was 103.67. The lowest was 0.33. And the median was 1.81.

XKLS:8532's PB Ratio is not ranked
in the Software industry.
Industry Median: 2.36 vs XKLS:8532: 3.39

During the past 12 months, Pertama Digital Bhd's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -33.30% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -47.30% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -42.90% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -24.50% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Pertama Digital Bhd was 76.70% per year. The lowest was -58.10% per year. And the median was -19.35% per year.

Back to Basics: PB Ratio


Pertama Digital Bhd  (XKLS:8532) PB Ratio Explanation

Unlike valuation ratios relative to the earning power such as PE Ratio, PE Ratio without NRI, PS Ratio, Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow , or Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow, the PB Ratio measures the valuation of the stock relative to the underlying asset of the company.

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.


Pertama Digital Bhd PB Ratio Related Terms


Pertama Digital Bhd PB Ratio Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for Pertama Digital 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.

Pertama Digital Bhd PB Ratio Chart

Pertama Digital Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.74 1.71 51.76 60.70 4.64

Pertama Digital Bhd Quarterly Data
Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.74 2.50 2.50 3.28 3.39

XKLS:8532 vs CRM, SHOP, INTU: PB Ratio Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Pertama Digital 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.


Pertama Digital Bhd PB Ratio vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Pertama Digital Bhd's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Pertama Digital Bhd's PB Ratio falls into.



Pertama Digital Bhd PB Ratio Calculation

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.

Pertama Digital Bhd's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:

PB Ratio=Share Price/Book Value per Share (Q: Mar. 2026)
=0.095/0.028
=3.39

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about PB Ratio →
What does a PB Ratio of 3.39 mean?
Pertama Digital Bhd (XKLS:8532) has a PB Ratio of 3.39 as of Jul. 27, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Pertama Digital Bhd and its competitors. This is 87% above median its historical median of 1.81. Over the past decade, Pertama Digital Bhd's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.33 to 103.67.
Is Pertama Digital Bhd's PB Ratio too high?
Pertama Digital Bhd's current PB Ratio of 3.39 is 87% above median its 10-year median of 1.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.33 to a high of 103.67. The Software industry median PB Ratio is 2.36. Pertama Digital Bhd's value of 3.39 is 43.6% above this industry median.
How does Pertama Digital Bhd's PB Ratio compare to CRM and SHOP?
Pertama Digital Bhd's PB Ratio of 3.39 can be compared against companies in the Software industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.36. Pertama Digital Bhd's value of 3.39 is 43.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Pertama Digital Bhd's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.33 to 103.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.81 vs. the industry median of 2.36, Pertama Digital Bhd has consistently been above 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 Software company?
The median PB Ratio among Software companies is 2.36, based on 2,637 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. Pertama Digital Bhd's current PB Ratio of 3.39 is 43.6% above 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 Pertama Digital Bhd and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pertama Digital Bhd's current PB Ratio is 3.39, which is 87% above median its own 10-year median of 1.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pertama Digital Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Pertama Digital Bhd (XKLS:8532) has a current PB Ratio of 3.39. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.85, compared to a current price of RM0.10 — trading 94.9% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 3.39, which is 87% above median its 10-year median of 1.81 and 43.6% above the Software industry median of 2.36. 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 Pertama Digital Bhd (XKLS:8532), the current PB Ratio is 3.39 as of Jul. 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.

Pertama Digital Bhd Business Description

Address No. 2, Jalan Kerinchi, Unit E-06-06 & E-06-07, Level 6, Tower 2, Menara Suezcap, KL Gateway, Gerbang Kerinchi Lesta, Wilayah Persekutuan, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 59200
Pertama Digital Bhd is an investment holding company in Malaysia. It operates in three reportable segments: Production and Sale of Fabric products; Mobile and digital solutions; and Investment. The company generates all of its revenue from Malaysia, and also has its presence in Singapore.