PBS Bhd (XKLS:5231) Growth Rank: 1 (As of Aug. 26, 2026) — 83% Below Median

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XKLS:5231 PBS Bhd XKLS:5231
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Price RM0.13
GF Value RM0.06
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is PBS Bhd Growth Rank?

PBS Bhd XKLS:5231 +8.33% 28 Growth Rank is 1 as of Aug. 26, 2026, which is 83% below its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5231 with a GF Score™ of 28/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.06 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

PBS Bhd has the Growth Rank of 1.

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.

XKLS:5231 vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: Growth Rank Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, PBS 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.

PBS Bhd Growth Rank vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, PBS Bhd's Growth Rank distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Growth Rank →
What does a Growth Rank of 1 mean?
PBS Bhd (XKLS:5231) has a Growth Rank of 1 as of Aug. 26, 2026. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on PBS Bhd and its competitors. This is 83% below median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, PBS Bhd's Growth Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 9.00.
Is PBS Bhd's Growth Rank too high?
PBS Bhd's current Growth Rank of 1 is 83% below median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 9.00. Overall, PBS Bhd has a GF Score™ of 28/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PBS Bhd's Growth Rank compare to CTAS and CPRT?
PBS Bhd's Growth Rank of 1 can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. Historically, PBS Bhd's own Growth Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 9.00 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 a Business Services company?
A good Growth Rank depends on the Business Services 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 PBS Bhd and its competitors. PBS Bhd's current Growth Rank is 1, which is 83% below median its own 10-year median of 6.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PBS Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PBS Bhd (XKLS:5231) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.06, compared to a current price of RM0.13 — trading 116.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Growth Rank is 1, which is 83% below median its 10-year median of 6.00. PBS Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 28/100 with 4 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 PBS Bhd (XKLS:5231), the current Growth Rank is 1 as of Aug. 26, 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 PBS Bhd (XKLS:5231) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PBS Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM0.13 is trading 116.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.06. GuruFocus considers PBS Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5231:

  • Growth Rank: 1 (83% below median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: RM0.06 vs. price of RM0.13 (116.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 28/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5231 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

PBS Bhd Business Description

Address No. 9, Jalan Pemaju U1/15, Unit A-10-02, Level 10, Empire Tower Office, Empire Subang, Subang Jaya, SGR, MYS, 47500
PBS Bhd is engaged in the distribution of stationery and office products and investment holding. The Group operates mainly as a distributor for the Pelikan brand and distributes Pelikan-branded Fine Writing and Stationery in Malaysia, Singapore, China/Taiwan, Thailand and Greece. The Group is organised into two main geographical units: Rest of the World and Asia.
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