Scientex Bhd (XKLS:4731) PEG Ratio: 1.64 (As of Jul. 21, 2026) — 50% Above Median

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XKLS:4731 Scientex Bhd XKLS:4731
93 GF Score
Price RM3.70
GF Value RM4.31
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Scientex Bhd PEG Ratio?

Scientex Bhd XKLS:4731 93 PEG Ratio is 1.64 as of Jul. 21, 2026, which is 50% above its 10-year median of 1.09. GuruFocus rates XKLS:4731 with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of RM4.31 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 167 Packaging & Containers companies, Scientex Bhd ranks better than 50.9% on this metric.

PE Ratio without NRI / 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate*

PEG Ratio is defined as the PE Ratio without NRI divided by the growth ratio. The growth rate we use is the 5-Year EBITDA growth rate. As of today, Scientex Bhd's PE Ratio without NRI is 10.03. Scientex Bhd's 5-Year EBITDA growth rate is 6.10%. Therefore, Scientex Bhd's PEG Ratio for today is 1.64.

* The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.


The historical rank and industry rank for Scientex Bhd's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

XKLS:4731' s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.31   Med: 1.09   Max: 2.35
Current: 1.64


During the past 13 years, Scientex Bhd's highest PEG Ratio was 2.35. The lowest was 0.31. And the median was 1.09.


XKLS:4731's PEG Ratio is ranked better than
50.9% of 167 companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 1.68 vs XKLS:4731: 1.64

Peter Lynch thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued.


Scientex Bhd  (XKLS:4731) PEG Ratio Explanation

To compare stocks with different growth rates, Peter Lynch invented a ratio called PEG Ratio. PEG Ratio is defined as the P/E ratio divided by the growth ratio. He thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued. Still he said he would rather buy a company growing 20% a year with a P/E of 20, instead of a company growing 10% a year with a P/E of 10.


Scientex Bhd PEG Ratio Related Terms


Scientex Bhd PEG Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Scientex Bhd's PEG 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.

Scientex Bhd PEG Ratio Chart

Scientex Bhd Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
PEG Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.03 1.01 1.32 2.05 1.57

Scientex Bhd Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
PEG 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 1.82 1.57 1.50 1.58 1.40

XKLS:4731 vs SW, PKG, IP: PEG Ratio Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Scientex Bhd's PEG Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PEG 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.


Scientex Bhd PEG Ratio vs Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Scientex Bhd's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Scientex Bhd's PEG Ratio falls into.


XKLS:4731
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Scientex Bhd PEG Ratio Calculation

PEG Ratio is defined as the PE Ratio without NRI divided by the growth ratio. The ratio we use is the 5-Year EBITDA growth rate.

Scientex Bhd's PEG Ratio for today is calculated as

PEG Ratio=PE Ratio without NRI/5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate*
=10.027100271003/6.10
=1.64

* 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.

* Note: The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about PEG Ratio →
What does a PEG Ratio of 1.64 mean?
Scientex Bhd (XKLS:4731) has a PEG Ratio of 1.64 as of Jul. 21, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Scientex Bhd and its competitors. This is 50% above median its historical median of 1.09. Over the past decade, Scientex Bhd's PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.31 to 2.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Scientex Bhd ranks #82 out of 167 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 49.1%.
Is Scientex Bhd's PEG Ratio too high?
Scientex Bhd's current PEG Ratio of 1.64 is 50% above median its 10-year median of 1.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.31 to a high of 2.35. The Packaging & Containers industry median PEG Ratio is 1.68. Scientex Bhd's value of 1.64 is 2.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Scientex Bhd ranks #82 out of 167 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Scientex Bhd has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Scientex Bhd's PEG Ratio compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Scientex Bhd ranks #82 out of 167 companies for PEG Ratio. This puts Scientex Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PEG Ratio is 1.68. Scientex Bhd's value of 1.64 is 2.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Scientex Bhd's own PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.31 to 2.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.09 vs. the industry median of 1.68, Scientex 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 PEG Ratio for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median PEG Ratio among Packaging & Containers companies is 1.68, based on 167 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PEG Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PEG Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Scientex Bhd's current PEG Ratio of 1.64 is 2.4% 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 PEG Ratio mean?
A high PEG Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Scientex Bhd and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median PEG Ratio is 1.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Scientex Bhd's current PEG Ratio is 1.64, which is 50% above median its own 10-year median of 1.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Scientex Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scientex Bhd (XKLS:4731) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM4.31, compared to a current price of RM3.70 — trading 14.2% below its estimated fair value. The current PEG Ratio is 1.64, which is 50% above median its 10-year median of 1.09 and 2.4% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 1.68. Scientex Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PEG Ratio calculated?
PEG Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Scientex Bhd (XKLS:4731), the current PEG Ratio is 1.64 as of Jul. 21, 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 Scientex Bhd (XKLS:4731) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scientex Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM3.70 is trading 14.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM4.31. GuruFocus considers Scientex Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:4731:

  • PEG Ratio: 1.64 (50% above median its 10-year median of 1.09)
  • GF Value™: RM4.31 vs. price of RM3.70 (14.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 93/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 2.4% below the Packaging & Containers median (#82 of 167)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:4731 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Scientex Bhd Business Description

Address No. 9, Persiaran Selangor, Seksyen 15, Shah Alam, SGR, MYS, 40200
Scientex Bhd manufactures and sells plastic products. The company also engages in property development. The firm's two segments are based on the product type. The packaging segment, which generates the majority of revenue, is mainly in the business of manufacturing, selling, and marketing various flexible plastic packaging products, which can be further categorized into industrial and consumer-based packaging products. The segment also sells plastic automotive interior components. The property development segment in the business of constructing and developing mainly affordable housing in Peninsular Malaysia. Geographically, the company operates in Malaysia, Japan, Korea, Indonesia, Australia, Singapore, Thailand, Europe, Philippines, Myanmar, USA, and Others.
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