* 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.
XKLS:5098'
s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.44 Med: 2.54 Max: 7.94
Current: 2.01
During the past 13 years, Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs's highest PEG Ratio was 7.94. The lowest was 0.44. And the median was 2.54.
XKLS:5098's PEG Ratio is ranked worse than 60.5% of 200
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 1.435
vs XKLS:5098: 2.01
Peter Lynch thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued.
Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs (XKLS:5098) 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.
Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs PEG Ratio Related Terms
Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs PEG 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 Steel subindustry, Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs'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.
Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs PEG Ratio vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs's PEG Ratio falls into.
* 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.
Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs (XKLS:5098) has a PEG Ratio of 2.01 as of Jul. 05, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs and its competitors. This is 21% below median its historical median of 2.54. Over the past decade, Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs' PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.44 to 7.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs ranks #121 out of 200 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 60.5%.
Is Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs' PEG Ratio too high?
Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs' current PEG Ratio of 2.01 is 21% below median its 10-year median of 2.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.44 to a high of 7.94. The Steel industry median PEG Ratio is 1.44. Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs' value of 2.01 is 40.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs ranks #121 out of 200 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs' PEG Ratio compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs ranks #121 out of 200 companies for PEG Ratio. This places Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PEG Ratio is 1.44. Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs' value of 2.01 is 40.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs' own PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.44 to 7.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.54 vs. the industry median of 1.44, Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs 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 PEG Ratio for a Steel company?
The median PEG Ratio among Steel companies is 1.44, based on 200 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. Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs's current PEG Ratio of 2.01 is 40.1% 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 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 Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median PEG Ratio is 1.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs's current PEG Ratio is 2.01, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 2.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs (XKLS:5098) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.40, compared to a current price of RM0.24 — trading 41.3% below its estimated fair value. The current PEG Ratio is 2.01, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 2.54 and 40.1% above the Steel industry median of 1.44. Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs' overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 7 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 Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs (XKLS:5098), the current PEG Ratio is 2.01 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 Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs (XKLS:5098) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.24 is trading 41.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.40.
GuruFocus considers Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5098:
PEG Ratio: 2.01 (21% below median its 10-year median of 2.54)
GF Value™: RM0.40 vs. price of RM0.24 (41.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 40.1% above the Steel median (#121 of 200)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5098 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs Business Description
Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs engages in the manufacturing and marketing of high tensile steel bars, mild steel bars, and prime steel billets. These steel products are used in construction and infrastructure works. The company is organized in one business segment which is the Manufacturing of steel bars and billets. Geographically, the group has a business presence in Malaysia and Outside Malaysia, of which prime revenue is derived from Malaysia.
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