Careplus Group Bhd (XKLS:0163) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.16 (As of Jul. 23, 2026) — 80% Below Median

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What is Careplus Group Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Careplus Group Bhd XKLS:0163 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.16 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 80% below its 10-year median of 0.81. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 522 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Careplus Group Bhd ranks better than 94.83% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-23), Careplus Group Bhd's current share price is RM0.07. Careplus Group Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM0.44. Careplus Group Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.16.

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

XKLS:0163' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.16   Med: 0.81   Max: 16.39
Current: 0.16

During the past years, Careplus Group Bhd's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 16.39. The lowest was 0.16. And the median was 0.81.

XKLS:0163's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
94.83% of 522 companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 1.765 vs XKLS:0163: 0.16

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.

Careplus Group Bhd's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM0.273. 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 RM0.44 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Careplus Group Bhd  (XKLS:0163) 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.


Careplus Group Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Careplus Group Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Careplus Group 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.

Careplus Group Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Careplus Group Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Jun24
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Careplus Group Bhd Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 0.41 0.27 0.22 0.20 0.18

XKLS:0163 vs ISRG, BDX, MDLN: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Careplus Group 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.


Careplus Group Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Careplus Group Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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



Careplus Group 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.

Careplus Group Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=0.07/0.44
=0.16

* 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.

Careplus Group Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Careplus Group Bhd's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=0.273/330.2130*330.2130
=0.273

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Careplus Group Bhd Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201603 0.163 238.132 0.226
201606 0.169 241.018 0.232
201609 0.189 241.428 0.259
201612 0.192 241.432 0.263
201703 0.200 243.801 0.271
201706 0.193 244.955 0.260
201709 0.195 246.819 0.261
201712 0.193 246.524 0.259
201803 0.193 249.554 0.255
201806 0.188 251.989 0.246
201809 0.195 252.439 0.255
201812 0.192 251.233 0.252
201903 0.193 254.202 0.251
201906 0.189 256.143 0.244
201909 0.180 256.759 0.231
201912 0.182 256.974 0.234
202003 0.184 258.115 0.235
202006 0.269 257.797 0.345
202009 0.337 260.280 0.428
202012 0.476 260.474 0.603
202103 0.681 264.877 0.849
202106 0.854 271.696 1.038
202109 0.882 274.310 1.062
202112 0.855 278.802 1.013
202203 0.789 287.504 0.906
202206 0.724 296.311 0.807
202209 0.673 296.808 0.749
202212 0.640 296.797 0.712
202303 0.607 301.836 0.664
202309 0.446 307.789 0.478
202312 0.432 306.746 0.465
202403 0.405 312.332 0.428
202406 0.404 314.175 0.425
202409 0.389 315.301 0.407
202412 0.368 315.605 0.385
202503 0.357 319.799 0.369
202506 0.281 322.561 0.288
202509 0.278 324.800 0.283
202512 0.276 324.054 0.281
202603 0.273 330.213 0.273

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 0.16 mean?
Careplus Group Bhd (XKLS:0163) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.16 as of Jul. 23, 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 Careplus Group Bhd and its competitors. This is 80% below median its historical median of 0.81. Over the past decade, Careplus Group Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.16 to 16.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Careplus Group Bhd ranks #27 out of 522 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 5.2%.
Is Careplus Group Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Careplus Group Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.16 is 80% below median its 10-year median of 0.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.16 to a high of 16.39. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.77. Careplus Group Bhd's value of 0.16 is 90.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Careplus Group Bhd ranks #27 out of 522 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does Careplus Group Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to ISRG and BDX?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Careplus Group Bhd ranks #27 out of 522 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Careplus Group Bhd in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.77. Careplus Group Bhd's value of 0.16 is 90.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Careplus Group Bhd's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.16 to 16.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.81 vs. the industry median of 1.77, Careplus Group 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 1.77, based on 522 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. Careplus Group Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.16 is 90.9% 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 Careplus Group Bhd and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Careplus Group Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.16, which is 80% below median its own 10-year median of 0.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Careplus Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Careplus Group Bhd (XKLS:0163) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.09, compared to a current price of RM0.07 — trading 22.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.16, which is 80% below median its 10-year median of 0.81 and 90.9% below the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 1.77. 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 Careplus Group Bhd (XKLS:0163), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.16 as of Jul. 23, 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.

Careplus Group Bhd Business Description

Address Off Jalan Senawang 3, Lot 17479, Lorong Senawang 3/2, Senawang Industrial Estate, Seremban, NSN, MYS, 70450
Careplus Group Bhd is involved in the manufacturing, processing, and trading of gloves. The company's product consists of Latex exam gloves, Latex surgical gloves, and Nitrile exam gloves. Its Latex exam gloves are used in medical examinations and procedures, diagnostic procedures by the dentist, laboratory practices, and food handling practices. The Nitrile exam gloves are generally used in laboratory practices and the automotive industry. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from Malaysia and the rest from North America, South America, Other Asia Pacific regions, and other regions.