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Karyon Industries BhdXKLS:0054 47 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.52 as of Jul. 31, 2026, which is 30% below its 10-year median of 0.74. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0054 with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.15 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,254 Chemicals companies, Karyon Industries Bhd ranks better than 88.04% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Karyon Industries Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0054'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.5 Med: 0.74 Max: 1.53
Current: 0.52
During the past years, Karyon Industries Bhd's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.53. The lowest was 0.50. And the median was 0.74.
XKLS:0054's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than 88.04% of 1254
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.63
vs XKLS:0054: 0.52
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.
Karyon Industries Bhd's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM0.281. 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 RM0.27 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.
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Karyon Industries Bhd (XKLS:0054) 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.
Karyon Industries Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
Karyon Industries Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Karyon Industries Bhd'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.
Karyon Industries Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart
XKLS:0054 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Karyon Industries Bhd'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.
Karyon Industries Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Karyon Industries Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Karyon Industries Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
Karyon Industries Bhd 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.
* 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.
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 0.52 mean?
Karyon Industries Bhd (XKLS:0054) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.52 as of Jul. 31, 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 Karyon Industries Bhd and its competitors. This is 30% below median its historical median of 0.74. Over the past decade, Karyon Industries Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.50 to 1.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Karyon Industries Bhd ranks #150 out of 1254 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 12%.
Is Karyon Industries Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Karyon Industries Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.52 is 30% below median its 10-year median of 0.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.50 to a high of 1.53. The Chemicals industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.63. Karyon Industries Bhd's value of 0.52 is 68.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Karyon Industries Bhd ranks #150 out of 1254 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Karyon Industries Bhd has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Karyon Industries Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Karyon Industries Bhd ranks #150 out of 1254 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Karyon Industries Bhd in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.63. Karyon Industries Bhd's value of 0.52 is 68.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Karyon Industries Bhd's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.50 to 1.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.74 vs. the industry median of 1.63, Karyon Industries 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Chemicals company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.63, based on 1,254 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. Karyon Industries Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.52 is 68.1% 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 Karyon Industries Bhd and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Karyon Industries Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.52, which is 30% below median its own 10-year median of 0.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Karyon Industries Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Karyon Industries Bhd (XKLS:0054) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.15, compared to a current price of RM0.14 — trading 6.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.52, which is 30% below median its 10-year median of 0.74 and 68.1% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.63. Karyon Industries Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Karyon Industries Bhd (XKLS:0054), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.52 as of Jul. 31, 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 Karyon Industries Bhd (XKLS:0054) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Karyon Industries Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.14 is trading 6.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.15.
GuruFocus considers Karyon Industries Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0054:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.52 (30% below median its 10-year median of 0.74)
GF Value™: RM0.15 vs. price of RM0.14 (6.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 68.1% below the Chemicals median (#150 of 1254)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0054 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Karyon Industries Bhd is a Malaysian company engaged in the business of manufacturing and trading polymeric products. The segments of the company include the Investment holding division, and Manufacturing and trading of polymeric products that involve the manufacturing and trading of Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) compound, plastic additives, and industrial chemical products; and Others. The company derives the majority of its revenue from its manufacturing of polymeric products segment. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from Malaysia, followed by other parts of Asia and other markets.
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