Eksons BhdXKLS:9016 +1.32%35 PB Ratio is 0.18 as of Jul. 08, 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 0.27. GuruFocus rates XKLS:9016 with a GF Score™ of 35/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.30 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 272 Forest Products companies, Eksons Bhd ranks better than 94.49% 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 (2026-07-08), Eksons Bhd's share price is RM0.385. Eksons Bhd's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM2.14. Hence, Eksons Bhd's PB Ratio of today is 0.18.
Good Sign:
Eksons Corp Bhd stock PB Ratio (=0.18) is close to 5-year low of 0.17.
The historical rank and industry rank for Eksons Bhd's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:9016'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.15 Med: 0.27 Max: 0.37
Current: 0.18
During the past 13 years, Eksons Bhd's highest PB Ratio was 0.37. The lowest was 0.15. And the median was 0.27.
XKLS:9016's PB Ratio is ranked better than 94.49% of 272
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 0.8
vs XKLS:9016: 0.18
During the past 12 months, Eksons Bhd's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -2.50% 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 -2.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -3.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Eksons Bhd was 11.60% per year. The lowest was -5.40% per year. And the median was 1.50% 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.
Eksons Bhd PB Ratio Related Terms
Eksons Bhd PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Eksons 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 Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, Eksons 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.
Eksons Bhd PB Ratio vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Eksons Bhd's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Eksons 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.
Eksons Bhd's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:
* 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.
Eksons Bhd (XKLS:9016) has a PB Ratio of 0.18 as of Jul. 08, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Eksons Bhd and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 0.27. Over the past decade, Eksons Bhd's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.15 to 0.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Eksons Bhd ranks #15 out of 272 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 5.5%.
Is Eksons Bhd's PB Ratio too high?
Eksons Bhd's current PB Ratio of 0.18 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 0.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.15 to a high of 0.37. The Forest Products industry median PB Ratio is 0.80. Eksons Bhd's value of 0.18 is 77.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Eksons Bhd ranks #15 out of 272 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Eksons Bhd has a GF Score™ of 35/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Eksons Bhd's PB Ratio compare to SSD and UFPI?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Eksons Bhd ranks #15 out of 272 companies for PB Ratio. This places Eksons Bhd in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 0.80. Eksons Bhd's value of 0.18 is 77.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Eksons Bhd's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.15 to 0.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.27 vs. the industry median of 0.80, Eksons 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 Forest Products company?
The median PB Ratio among Forest Products companies is 0.80, based on 272 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. Eksons Bhd's current PB Ratio of 0.18 is 77.5% 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 Eksons Bhd and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median PB Ratio is 0.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Eksons Bhd's current PB Ratio is 0.18, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 0.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Eksons Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eksons Bhd (XKLS:9016) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.30, compared to a current price of RM0.39 — trading 28.3% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.18, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 0.27 and 77.5% below the Forest Products industry median of 0.80. Eksons Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 35/100 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 Eksons Bhd (XKLS:9016), the current PB Ratio is 0.18 as of Jul. 08, 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 Eksons Bhd (XKLS:9016) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eksons Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM0.39 is trading 28.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.30.
GuruFocus considers Eksons Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:9016:
PB Ratio: 0.18 (33% below median its 10-year median of 0.27)
GF Value™: RM0.30 vs. price of RM0.39 (28.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 77.5% below the Forest Products median (#15 of 272)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:9016 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Eksons Corp Bhd is principally engaged in the business of investment holding. Along with its subsidiaries, it operates in the following reportable segments: Plywood operations, which include the manufacture and sale of sawn timber, veneer, and plywood and generation and supply of power and steam; Property and investment holdings, which include rental of properties, investment holding, and provision of management services; and the Property development segment, which includes the development of commercial and residential properties. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Property development segment. Geographically, the group derives all of its revenue from its business in Malaysia.
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