PBA Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5041) Growth Rank: 6 (As of Aug. 30, 2026) — 40% Below Median

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XKLS:5041 PBA Holdings Bhd XKLS:5041
78 GF Score
Price RM2.20
GF Value RM2.36
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is PBA Holdings Bhd Growth Rank?

PBA Holdings Bhd XKLS:5041 -4.35% 78 Growth Rank is 6 as of Aug. 30, 2026, which is 40% below its 10-year median of 10.00. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5041 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of RM2.36 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

PBA Holdings Bhd has the Growth Rank of 6.

GuruFocus Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. Historically, the companies with the highest growth ranks performed the best over the long term. It is calculated using the following criteria:

1. 5-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
2. 3-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
3. 5-year EBITDA growth rate, the higher, the better.
4. The predictability of 5-year revenue. The most consistent it is, the higher the rank.

A higher score reflects a greater ability to drive business growth, with companies considered to have strong and sustainable expansion potential. Conversely, a lower score indicates challenges in achieving consistent growth and scalability.

GuruFocus found that the Growth Rank is the second of the two most-sensitive parameters among the five parameters checked. Please click GF Score to see more details on GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

Please note that we are using the five-year EBITDA growth rate as a parameter, so the company needs to have had positive growth over that time. The reason we use EBITDA instead of earnings per share is that with EBITDA, we can rank a lot more companies since a company may have positive EBITDA but negative EPS. Since we are looking at the growth here, EBITDA gives us a pretty clear picture about the growth in the company's business operations.

PBA Holdings Bhd Growth Rank Related Terms

XKLS:5041 vs AWK, WTRG, AWR: Growth Rank Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, PBA Holdings Bhd's Growth Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Growth Rank 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.

PBA Holdings Bhd Growth Rank vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, PBA Holdings Bhd's Growth Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where PBA Holdings Bhd's Growth Rank falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Growth Rank →
What does a Growth Rank of 6 mean?
PBA Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5041) has a Growth Rank of 6 as of Aug. 30, 2026. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on PBA Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 40% below median its historical median of 10.00. Over the past decade, PBA Holdings Bhd's Growth Rank has ranged from 6.00 to 10.00.
Is PBA Holdings Bhd's Growth Rank too high?
PBA Holdings Bhd's current Growth Rank of 6 is 40% below median its 10-year median of 10.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, PBA Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PBA Holdings Bhd's Growth Rank compare to AWK and WTRG?
PBA Holdings Bhd's Growth Rank of 6 can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry. Historically, PBA Holdings Bhd's own Growth Rank has ranged from 6.00 to 10.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Growth Rank for an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Growth Rank depends on the Utilities - Regulated industry context. However, Growth Rank should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Growth Rank mean?
A high Growth Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on PBA Holdings Bhd and its competitors. PBA Holdings Bhd's current Growth Rank is 6, which is 40% below median its own 10-year median of 10.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PBA Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PBA Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5041) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM2.36, compared to a current price of RM2.20 — trading 6.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Growth Rank is 6, which is 40% below median its 10-year median of 10.00. PBA Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Growth Rank calculated?
Growth Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For PBA Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5041), the current Growth Rank is 6 as of Aug. 30, 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 PBA Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5041) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PBA Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM2.20 is trading 6.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM2.36. GuruFocus considers PBA Holdings Bhd to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5041:

  • Growth Rank: 6 (40% below median its 10-year median of 10.00)
  • GF Value™: RM2.36 vs. price of RM2.20 (6.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5041 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

PBA Holdings Bhd Business Description

Address Penang Road, Level 32, Komtar, Georgetown, PNG, MYS, 10000
PBA Holdings Bhd is an investment holding company. Its primary business is to sustain continuous good water supply in Penang. With population growth and increasing socio-economic development, It has to employ holistic water supply management strategies. It manage both water demand and supply in a water-stressed state. The group has one reportable segment, which is the abstraction of raw water, treatment of water, supply and sale of treated water to consumers in the State of Penang. The company operated solely in Penang, Malaysia. The company through its subsidiaries is engaged in the abstraction of raw water, treatment of water, and supply and sale of treated water to consumers in the State of Penang. It operates geographically in Malaysia.
78GF Score

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