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Key Asic BhdXKLS:0143 -16.67% Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.83 as of Jul. 27, 2026, which is 38% below its 10-year median of 1.33. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 735 Semiconductors companies, Key Asic Bhd ranks better than 82.59% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Key Asic Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0143'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.6 Med: 1.33 Max: 2.93
Current: 0.88
During the past years, Key Asic Bhd's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.93. The lowest was 0.60. And the median was 1.33.
XKLS:0143's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than 82.59% of 735
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 3.15
vs XKLS:0143: 0.88
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.
Key Asic Bhd's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in May. 2026 was RM0.009. 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 RM0.03 for the trailing ten years ended in May. 2026.
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Key Asic Bhd (XKLS:0143) 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.
Key Asic Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
Key Asic Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Key Asic 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.
XKLS:0143 vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, Key Asic 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.
Key Asic Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Key Asic Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Key Asic Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
Key Asic 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.
Key Asic Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as
* 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 0.83 mean?
Key Asic Bhd (XKLS:0143) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.83 as of Jul. 27, 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 Key Asic Bhd and its competitors. This is 38% below median its historical median of 1.33. Over the past decade, Key Asic Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.60 to 2.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Key Asic Bhd ranks #128 out of 735 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 17.4%.
Is Key Asic Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Key Asic Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.83 is 38% below median its 10-year median of 1.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.60 to a high of 2.93. The Semiconductors industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.15. Key Asic Bhd's value of 0.83 is 73.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Key Asic Bhd ranks #128 out of 735 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does Key Asic Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Key Asic Bhd ranks #128 out of 735 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Key Asic Bhd in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.15. Key Asic Bhd's value of 0.83 is 73.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Key Asic Bhd's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.60 to 2.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.33 vs. the industry median of 3.15, Key Asic 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Semiconductors companies is 3.15, based on 735 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. Key Asic Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.83 is 73.7% 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 Key Asic Bhd and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Key Asic Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.83, which is 38% below median its own 10-year median of 1.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Key Asic Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Key Asic Bhd (XKLS:0143) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.04, compared to a current price of RM0.03 — trading 37.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.83, which is 38% below median its 10-year median of 1.33 and 73.7% below the Semiconductors industry median of 3.15. 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 Key Asic Bhd (XKLS:0143), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.83 as of Jul. 27, 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.
Key Asic Bhd engages in turnkey application-specific integrated circuit design services for consumer, wireless, and personal electronics applications. It also provides data processing, data management, disk-based backup solutions, telecommunications, office automation, network infrastructure and intelligent storage networking support. The company operates through the Non-Recurring Engineering Services and Recurring Engineering Services business segments.
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