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Hextar Industries BhdXKLS:0161 39 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.06 as of Jul. 28, 2026, which is 23% below its 10-year median of 1.37. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0161 with a GF Score™ of 39/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.41 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 199 Agriculture companies, Hextar Industries Bhd ranks better than 62.81% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hextar Industries Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0161'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.06 Med: 1.37 Max: 1.87
Current: 1.07
During the past years, Hextar Industries Bhd's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.87. The lowest was 1.06. And the median was 1.37.
XKLS:0161's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than 62.81% of 199
companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 1.33
vs XKLS:0161: 1.07
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.
Hextar Industries Bhd's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM0.112. 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 RM0.25 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.
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Hextar Industries Bhd (XKLS:0161) 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.
Hextar Industries Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
Hextar Industries Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hextar 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.
Hextar Industries Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart
XKLS:0161 vs CTVA, CF, MOS: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Hextar 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.
Hextar Industries Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Agriculture Industry
For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, Hextar Industries Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hextar Industries Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
Hextar 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 1.06 mean?
Hextar Industries Bhd (XKLS:0161) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.06 as of Jul. 28, 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 Hextar Industries Bhd and its competitors. This is 23% below median its historical median of 1.37. Over the past decade, Hextar Industries Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.06 to 1.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Hextar Industries Bhd ranks #74 out of 199 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 37.2%.
Is Hextar Industries Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Hextar Industries Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.06 is 23% below median its 10-year median of 1.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.06 to a high of 1.87. The Agriculture industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.33. Hextar Industries Bhd's value of 1.06 is 20.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hextar Industries Bhd ranks #74 out of 199 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hextar Industries Bhd has a GF Score™ of 39/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hextar Industries Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, Hextar Industries Bhd ranks #74 out of 199 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Hextar Industries Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.33. Hextar Industries Bhd's value of 1.06 is 20.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Hextar Industries Bhd's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.06 to 1.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.37 vs. the industry median of 1.33, Hextar 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 an Agriculture company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Agriculture companies is 1.33, based on 199 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. Hextar Industries Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.06 is 20.3% 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 Hextar Industries Bhd and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hextar Industries Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.06, which is 23% below median its own 10-year median of 1.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hextar Industries Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hextar Industries Bhd (XKLS:0161) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.41, compared to a current price of RM0.27 — trading 35.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.06, which is 23% below median its 10-year median of 1.37 and 20.3% below the Agriculture industry median of 1.33. Hextar Industries Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 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 Hextar Industries Bhd (XKLS:0161), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.06 as of Jul. 28, 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 Hextar Industries Bhd (XKLS:0161) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hextar Industries Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.27 is trading 35.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.41.
GuruFocus considers Hextar Industries Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0161:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.06 (23% below median its 10-year median of 1.37)
GF Value™: RM0.41 vs. price of RM0.27 (35.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 20.3% below the Agriculture median (#74 of 199)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0161 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hextar Industries Bhd is a Malaysia-based investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, the company operates in the following reportable segments: Fertilisers, Industrial and consumer, and Investment holding. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Fertilisers segment, which is engaged in manufacturing and formulating compound fertilisers, distributing and trading various fertilisers, as well as providing crop management solutions, professional agronomic advisory and consultation, and other related services. This segment's product portfolio mainly comprises NPK Compound fertilizer, Straight fertilizer, organic-enriched NPK Compound fertilizer, and Specialty fertilizers, among others. Geographically, the group derives maximum revenue from Malaysia.
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