Hong Leong Finance (SGX:S41) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.49 (As of Sep. 14, 2026) — 13% Below Median

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SGX:S41 Hong Leong Finance Ltd SGX:S41
71 GF Score
Price S$2.47
GF Value S$2.35
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Hong Leong Finance Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Hong Leong Finance SGX:S41 71 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.49 as of Sep. 14, 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 0.56. GuruFocus rates SGX:S41 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of S$2.35 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,273 Banks companies, Hong Leong Finance ranks better than 88.14% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-14), Hong Leong Finance's current share price is S$2.47. Hong Leong Finance's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was S$5.09. Hong Leong Finance's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.49.

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

SGX:S41' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.49   Med: 0.56   Max: 0.74
Current: 0.49

During the past 13 years, Hong Leong Finance's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 0.74. The lowest was 0.49. And the median was 0.56.

SGX:S41's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
88.14% of 1273 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.29 vs SGX:S41: 0.49

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.

Hong Leong Finance's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was S$4.705. 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$5.09 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.

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Hong Leong Finance  (SGX:S41) 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.


Hong Leong Finance Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Hong Leong Finance Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hong Leong Finance'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.

Hong Leong Finance Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Hong Leong Finance 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 0.53 0.50 0.51 0.49 0.52

Hong Leong Finance 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 0.49 0.00 0.52 0.00

SGX:S41 vs USB, PNC: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Hong Leong Finance'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.


Hong Leong Finance Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Hong Leong Finance's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hong Leong Finance's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Hong Leong Finance 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.

Hong Leong Finance's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=2.47/5.09
=0.49

* 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.

Hong Leong Finance's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 is calculated as:

For example, Hong Leong Finance'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)
=4.705/324.0540*324.0540
=4.705

Current CPI (Dec25) = 324.0540.

Hong Leong Finance Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201612 3.824 241.432 5.133
201712 3.913 246.524 5.144
201812 4.204 251.233 5.423
201912 4.277 256.974 5.393
202012 4.286 260.474 5.332
202112 4.382 278.802 5.093
202212 4.554 296.797 4.972
202312 4.593 306.746 4.852
202412 4.698 315.605 4.824
202512 4.705 324.054 4.705

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 0.49 mean?
Hong Leong Finance (SGX:S41) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.49 as of Sep. 14, 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 Hong Leong Finance and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 0.56. Over the past decade, Hong Leong Finance's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.49 to 0.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Hong Leong Finance ranks #151 out of 1273 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 11.9%.
Is Hong Leong Finance's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Hong Leong Finance's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.49 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 0.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.49 to a high of 0.74. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.29. Hong Leong Finance's value of 0.49 is 62% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hong Leong Finance ranks #151 out of 1273 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hong Leong Finance has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hong Leong Finance's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to USB and PNC?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Hong Leong Finance ranks #151 out of 1273 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Hong Leong Finance in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.29. Hong Leong Finance's value of 0.49 is 62% below this benchmark. Historically, Hong Leong Finance's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.49 to 0.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.56 vs. the industry median of 1.29, Hong Leong Finance 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 Banks company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Banks companies is 1.29, based on 1,273 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. Hong Leong Finance's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.49 is 62% 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 Hong Leong Finance and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hong Leong Finance's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.49, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 0.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hong Leong Finance stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hong Leong Finance (SGX:S41) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$2.35, compared to a current price of S$2.47 — trading 5.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.49, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 0.56 and 62% below the Banks industry median of 1.29. Hong Leong Finance's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 3 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 Hong Leong Finance (SGX:S41), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.49 as of Sep. 14, 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 Hong Leong Finance (SGX:S41) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hong Leong Finance stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of S$2.47 is trading 5.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of S$2.35. GuruFocus considers Hong Leong Finance to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SGX:S41:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.49 (13% below median its 10-year median of 0.56)
  • GF Value™: S$2.35 vs. price of S$2.47 (5.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 62% below the Banks median (#151 of 1273)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SGX:S41 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hong Leong Finance Business Description

Address 16 Raffles Quay, No. 01-05, Hong Leong Building, Singapore, SGP, 048581
Hong Leong Finance Ltd is a financial institution. The activities of the company are related to financing business and the provision of corporate advisory services. The principal activities of the subsidiaries are the provision of nominee services. It operates exclusively in Singapore. The company's service offerings include SME loans, Personal loans, Deposites and savings, and corporate finance.
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