Ranhill Utilities Bhd (XKLS:5272) PEG Ratio: 1.53 (As of Aug. 23, 2026) — 82% Below Median

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XKLS:5272 Ranhill Utilities Bhd XKLS:5272
68 GF Score
Price RM2.54
GF Value RM1.51
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Ranhill Utilities Bhd PEG Ratio?

Ranhill Utilities Bhd XKLS:5272 -3.42% 68 PEG Ratio is 1.53 as of Aug. 23, 2026, which is 82% below its 10-year median of 8.37. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5272 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.51 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 297 Utilities - Regulated companies, Ranhill Utilities Bhd ranks better than 54.55% 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, Ranhill Utilities Bhd's PE Ratio without NRI is 16.71. Ranhill Utilities Bhd's 5-Year EBITDA growth rate is 10.90%. Therefore, Ranhill Utilities Bhd's PEG Ratio for today is 1.53.

* 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 Ranhill Utilities Bhd's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

XKLS:5272' s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.5   Med: 8.37   Max: 58.77
Current: 1.53


During the past 13 years, Ranhill Utilities Bhd's highest PEG Ratio was 58.77. The lowest was 0.50. And the median was 8.37.


XKLS:5272's PEG Ratio is ranked better than
54.55% of 297 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 1.75 vs XKLS:5272: 1.53

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


Ranhill Utilities Bhd  (XKLS:5272) 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.


Ranhill Utilities Bhd PEG Ratio Related Terms


Ranhill Utilities Bhd PEG Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ranhill Utilities 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.

Ranhill Utilities Bhd PEG Ratio Chart

Ranhill Utilities Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Jun26
PEG Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 0.00 17.00 2.69

Ranhill Utilities Bhd Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 12.03 26.24 21.46 6.94 2.69

XKLS:5272 vs AWK, WTRG, AWR: PEG Ratio Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Ranhill Utilities 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.


Ranhill Utilities Bhd PEG Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Ranhill Utilities Bhd's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


XKLS:5272
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Ranhill Utilities 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.

Ranhill Utilities Bhd's PEG Ratio for today is calculated as

PEG Ratio=PE Ratio without NRI/5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate*
=16.710526315789/10.90
=1.53

* 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 1.53 mean?
Ranhill Utilities Bhd (XKLS:5272) has a PEG Ratio of 1.53 as of Aug. 23, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Ranhill Utilities Bhd and its competitors. This is 82% below median its historical median of 8.37. Over the past decade, Ranhill Utilities Bhd's PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.50 to 58.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Ranhill Utilities Bhd ranks #135 out of 297 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 45.5%.
Is Ranhill Utilities Bhd's PEG Ratio too high?
Ranhill Utilities Bhd's current PEG Ratio of 1.53 is 82% below median its 10-year median of 8.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.50 to a high of 58.77. The Utilities - Regulated industry median PEG Ratio is 1.75. Ranhill Utilities Bhd's value of 1.53 is 12.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ranhill Utilities Bhd ranks #135 out of 297 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ranhill Utilities Bhd has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ranhill Utilities Bhd's PEG Ratio compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Ranhill Utilities Bhd ranks #135 out of 297 companies for PEG Ratio. This puts Ranhill Utilities Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PEG Ratio is 1.75. Ranhill Utilities Bhd's value of 1.53 is 12.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Ranhill Utilities Bhd's own PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.50 to 58.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.37 vs. the industry median of 1.75, Ranhill Utilities 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median PEG Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 1.75, based on 297 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. Ranhill Utilities Bhd's current PEG Ratio of 1.53 is 12.6% 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 Ranhill Utilities Bhd and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median PEG Ratio is 1.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ranhill Utilities Bhd's current PEG Ratio is 1.53, which is 82% below median its own 10-year median of 8.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ranhill Utilities Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ranhill Utilities Bhd (XKLS:5272) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.51, compared to a current price of RM2.54 — trading 68.2% above its estimated fair value. The current PEG Ratio is 1.53, which is 82% below median its 10-year median of 8.37 and 12.6% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.75. Ranhill Utilities Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 8 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 Ranhill Utilities Bhd (XKLS:5272), the current PEG Ratio is 1.53 as of Aug. 23, 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 Ranhill Utilities Bhd (XKLS:5272) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ranhill Utilities Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM2.54 is trading 68.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.51. GuruFocus considers Ranhill Utilities Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5272:

  • PEG Ratio: 1.53 (82% below median its 10-year median of 8.37)
  • GF Value™: RM1.51 vs. price of RM2.54 (68.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 12.6% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#135 of 297)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5272 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Ranhill Utilities Bhd Business Description

Address Jalan Garuda, Bangunan Ranhill SAJ, Larkin, Johor Darul Takzim, Johor Bahru, JHR, MYS, 80350
Ranhill Utilities Bhd is engaged in investment holding business. It operates mainly in the environment, energy, and engineering services sectors. The company's reportable segments include Water, Power, Consultancy and services. Its water segment focuses on water supply, wastewater treatment, and water asset management, serving regions in Malaysia, China, and Thailand. The power segment owns and operates combined cycle gas turbine power plants and solar power facilities in Malaysia. The Consultancy and services segment offers water management, civil and infrastructure engineering, and energy solutions. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Water segment.
68GF Score

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