Hor Kew (SGX:BBP) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.78 (As of Sep. 07, 2026) — 420% Above Median

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SGX:BBP Hor Kew Corp Ltd SGX:BBP
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What is Hor Kew Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Hor Kew SGX:BBP 50 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.78 as of Sep. 07, 2026, which is 420% above its 10-year median of 0.15. GuruFocus rates SGX:BBP with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of S$0.55 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,240 Construction companies, Hor Kew ranks better than 65.65% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-07), Hor Kew's current share price is S$1.33. Hor Kew's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was S$1.70. Hor Kew's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.78.

The historical rank and industry rank for Hor Kew's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

SGX:BBP' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.07   Med: 0.15   Max: 0.86
Current: 0.78

During the past 13 years, Hor Kew's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 0.86. The lowest was 0.07. And the median was 0.15.

SGX:BBP's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
65.65% of 1240 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 1.16 vs SGX:BBP: 0.78

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Hor Kew's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was S$1.891. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is S$1.70 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.

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Hor Kew  (SGX:BBP) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Hor Kew Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Hor Kew Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hor Kew's Cyclically Adjusted PB 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.

Hor Kew Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Hor Kew Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.13 0.14 0.13 0.28 0.76

Hor Kew Semi-Annual Data
Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted PB 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 0.00 0.28 0.00 0.76 0.00

SGX:BBP vs PWR, FIX, EME: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Hor Kew's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB 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.


Hor Kew Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Hor Kew's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hor Kew's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Hor Kew Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Hor Kew's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=1.33/1.70
=0.78

* 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.

Hor Kew's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 is calculated as:

For example, Hor Kew's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Dec25 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec25)
=1.891/324.0540*324.0540
=1.891

Current CPI (Dec25) = 324.0540.

Hor Kew Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201612 1.814 241.432 2.435
201712 1.759 246.524 2.312
201812 1.137 251.233 1.467
201912 1.154 256.974 1.455
202012 1.161 260.474 1.444
202112 1.234 278.802 1.434
202212 1.252 296.797 1.367
202312 1.376 306.746 1.454
202412 1.658 315.605 1.702
202512 1.891 324.054 1.891

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.78 mean?
Hor Kew (SGX:BBP) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.78 as of Sep. 07, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Hor Kew and its competitors. This is 420% above median its historical median of 0.15. Over the past decade, Hor Kew's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.07 to 0.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Hor Kew ranks #426 out of 1240 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 34.4%.
Is Hor Kew's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Hor Kew's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.78 is 420% above median its 10-year median of 0.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.07 to a high of 0.86. The Construction industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.16. Hor Kew's value of 0.78 is 32.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hor Kew ranks #426 out of 1240 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hor Kew has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hor Kew's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Hor Kew ranks #426 out of 1240 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Hor Kew in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.16. Hor Kew's value of 0.78 is 32.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Hor Kew's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.07 to 0.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.15 vs. the industry median of 1.16, Hor Kew 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Construction company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Construction companies is 1.16, based on 1,240 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hor Kew's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.78 is 32.8% 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Hor Kew and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hor Kew's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.78, which is 420% above median its own 10-year median of 0.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hor Kew stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hor Kew (SGX:BBP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.55, compared to a current price of S$1.33 — trading 141.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.78, which is 420% above median its 10-year median of 0.15 and 32.8% below the Construction industry median of 1.16. Hor Kew's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hor Kew (SGX:BBP), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.78 as of Sep. 07, 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 Hor Kew (SGX:BBP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hor Kew stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of S$1.33 is trading 141.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of S$0.55. GuruFocus considers Hor Kew to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SGX:BBP:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.78 (420% above median its 10-year median of 0.15)
  • GF Value™: S$0.55 vs. price of S$1.33 (141.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 32.8% below the Construction median (#426 of 1240)

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


Hor Kew Business Description

Address 66 Kallang Pudding Road, No. 07-01, Hor Kew Business Centre, Singapore, SGP, 349324
Hor Kew Corp Ltd is a building construction company that provides construction-related products and services. The company manufactures and supplies prestressed and reinforced concrete building components and prefinished architectural precast components. Its segments include Property investment and development segment that is engaged in the development, sales and leasing of residential, commercial and industrial properties; Prefabrication segment that derives maximum revenue, is engaged in design, manufacture and sales of prestressed and reinforced concrete building components as well as prefabricated architectural metal components and Others segment comprises mainly the Group level corporate services and treasury functions.
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