Eduspec Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0107) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.18 (As of Jul. 22, 2026) — 38% Above Median

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XKLS:0107 Eduspec Holdings Bhd XKLS:0107
29 GF Score
Price RM0.11
GF Value RM0.10
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Eduspec Holdings Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Eduspec Holdings Bhd XKLS:0107 29 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.18 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 38% above its 10-year median of 0.13. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0107 with a GF Score™ of 29/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.10 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 164 Education companies, Eduspec Holdings Bhd ranks better than 92.07% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-22), Eduspec Holdings Bhd's current share price is RM0.105. Eduspec Holdings Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was RM0.57. Eduspec Holdings Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.18.

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

XKLS:0107' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.04   Med: 0.13   Max: 0.22
Current: 0.18

During the past years, Eduspec Holdings Bhd's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 0.22. The lowest was 0.04. And the median was 0.13.

XKLS:0107's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
92.07% of 164 companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 1.115 vs XKLS:0107: 0.18

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.

Eduspec Holdings Bhd's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was RM0.041. 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 RM0.57 for the trailing ten years ended in Feb. 2026.

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Eduspec Holdings Bhd  (XKLS:0107) 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.


Eduspec Holdings Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Eduspec Holdings Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Eduspec Holdings 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.

Eduspec Holdings Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Eduspec Holdings Bhd Annual Data
Trend Sep15 Sep16 Sep17 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Eduspec Holdings Bhd Quarterly Data
May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26
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 0.20 0.19 0.22 0.19 0.23

XKLS:0107 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Eduspec Holdings 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.


Eduspec Holdings Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Eduspec Holdings Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Eduspec Holdings Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Eduspec Holdings 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.

Eduspec Holdings Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=0.105/0.57
=0.18

* 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.

Eduspec Holdings Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Eduspec Holdings Bhd's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Feb. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Feb. 2026)
=0.041/326.7850*326.7850
=0.041

Current CPI (Feb. 2026) = 326.7850.

Eduspec Holdings Bhd Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201512 1.127 236.525 1.557
201603 1.116 238.132 1.531
201606 1.312 241.018 1.779
201609 1.346 241.428 1.822
201612 1.298 241.432 1.757
201703 1.301 243.801 1.744
201706 1.247 244.955 1.664
201709 1.229 246.819 1.627
201712 1.194 246.524 1.583
201803 0.818 249.554 1.071
201806 0.783 251.989 1.015
201812 0.720 251.233 0.937
201905 0.683 256.092 0.872
201908 0.628 256.558 0.800
201911 0.581 257.208 0.738
202002 0.187 258.678 0.236
202005 0.153 256.394 0.195
202008 0.139 259.918 0.175
202011 0.136 260.229 0.171
202102 0.104 263.014 0.129
202105 0.097 269.195 0.118
202108 0.090 273.567 0.108
202111 0.084 277.948 0.099
202202 0.080 283.716 0.092
202205 0.075 292.296 0.084
202208 0.078 296.171 0.086
202211 0.086 297.711 0.094
202302 0.081 300.840 0.088
202305 0.072 304.127 0.077
202308 0.073 307.026 0.078
202311 0.071 307.051 0.076
202402 0.063 310.326 0.066
202405 0.061 314.069 0.063
202408 0.049 314.796 0.051
202411 0.056 315.493 0.058
202502 0.042 319.082 0.043
202505 0.041 321.465 0.042
202508 0.044 323.976 0.044
202511 0.044 324.122 0.044
202602 0.041 326.785 0.041

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 0.18 mean?
Eduspec Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0107) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.18 as of Jul. 22, 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 Eduspec Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 38% above median its historical median of 0.13. Over the past decade, Eduspec Holdings Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.04 to 0.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Eduspec Holdings Bhd ranks #13 out of 164 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 7.9%.
Is Eduspec Holdings Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Eduspec Holdings Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.18 is 38% above median its 10-year median of 0.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.04 to a high of 0.22. The Education industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.12. Eduspec Holdings Bhd's value of 0.18 is 83.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Eduspec Holdings Bhd ranks #13 out of 164 companies in the Education industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Eduspec Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 29/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Eduspec Holdings Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Eduspec Holdings Bhd ranks #13 out of 164 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Eduspec Holdings Bhd in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.12. Eduspec Holdings Bhd's value of 0.18 is 83.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Eduspec Holdings Bhd's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.04 to 0.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.13 vs. the industry median of 1.12, Eduspec Holdings 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 an Education company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Education companies is 1.12, based on 164 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. Eduspec Holdings Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.18 is 83.9% 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 Eduspec Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Eduspec Holdings Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.18, which is 38% above median its own 10-year median of 0.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Eduspec Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eduspec Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0107) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.10, compared to a current price of RM0.11 — trading 5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.18, which is 38% above median its 10-year median of 0.13 and 83.9% below the Education industry median of 1.12. Eduspec Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 29/100 with 5 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 Eduspec Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0107), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.18 as of Jul. 22, 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 Eduspec Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0107) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eduspec Holdings Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM0.11 is trading 5% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.10. GuruFocus considers Eduspec Holdings Bhd to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:0107:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.18 (38% above median its 10-year median of 0.13)
  • GF Value™: RM0.10 vs. price of RM0.11 (5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 29/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 83.9% below the Education median (#13 of 164)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0107 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Eduspec Holdings Bhd Business Description

Address No. 10, Jalan 15/22, Tiong Nam Industrial Park, Section 15, Shah Alam, SGR, MYS, 40200
Eduspec Holdings Bhd is predominantly engaged in the education sector providing STEM programs, and digital schooling solutions, It is also engaged in the B2C education business, and provides professional testing services for Electrical and Electronics (E&E) industry requirements. The company's business segments are; IT Learning, Electrical and Electronics, Investment holding, Property investment.. It derives maximum revenue from the IT Learning segment.
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