Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd (XKLS:0180) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.52 (As of Jul. 24, 2026) — 13% Below Median

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XKLS:0180 Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd XKLS:0180
51 GF Score
Price RM0.14
GF Value RM0.25
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd XKLS:0180 -3.57% 51 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.52 as of Jul. 24, 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 0.60. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0180 with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.25 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 233 Retail - Defensive companies, Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd ranks better than 86.27% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-24), Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd's current share price is RM0.135. Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM0.26. Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.52.

The historical rank and industry rank for Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

XKLS:0180' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.5   Med: 0.6   Max: 0.76
Current: 0.54

During the past years, Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 0.76. The lowest was 0.50. And the median was 0.60.

XKLS:0180's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
86.27% of 233 companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 1.63 vs XKLS:0180: 0.54

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.

Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM0.370. 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 RM0.26 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd  (XKLS:0180) 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.


Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated 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.

Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd Quarterly Data
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XKLS:0180 vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Food Distribution subindustry, Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated 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.


Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated 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.

Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=0.135/0.26
=0.52

* 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.

Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated 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)
=0.37/330.2130*330.2130
=0.370

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 0.176 241.018 0.241
201609 0.176 241.428 0.241
201612 0.178 241.432 0.243
201703 0.180 243.801 0.244
201706 0.124 244.955 0.167
201709 0.178 246.819 0.238
201712 0.178 246.524 0.238
201803 0.165 249.554 0.218
201806 0.102 251.989 0.134
201809 0.164 252.439 0.215
201812 0.206 251.233 0.271
201903 0.210 254.202 0.273
201906 0.162 256.143 0.209
201909 0.212 256.759 0.273
201912 0.165 256.974 0.212
202003 0.167 258.115 0.214
202006 0.168 257.797 0.215
202009 0.171 260.280 0.217
202012 0.175 260.474 0.222
202103 0.178 264.877 0.222
202106 0.179 271.696 0.218
202109 0.185 274.310 0.223
202112 0.190 278.802 0.225
202203 0.197 287.504 0.226
202206 0.225 296.311 0.251
202209 0.232 296.808 0.258
202212 0.239 296.797 0.266
202303 0.246 301.836 0.269
202306 0.259 305.109 0.280
202309 0.265 307.789 0.284
202312 0.272 306.746 0.293
202403 0.278 312.332 0.294
202406 0.283 314.175 0.297
202409 0.290 315.301 0.304
202412 0.296 315.605 0.310
202503 0.299 319.799 0.309
202506 0.356 322.561 0.364
202509 0.362 324.800 0.368
202512 0.366 324.054 0.373
202603 0.370 330.213 0.370

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 0.52 mean?
Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd (XKLS:0180) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.52 as of Jul. 24, 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 Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 0.60. Over the past decade, Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.50 to 0.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd ranks #32 out of 233 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 13.7%.
Is Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.52 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 0.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.50 to a high of 0.76. The Retail - Defensive industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.63. Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd's value of 0.52 is 68.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd ranks #32 out of 233 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd ranks #32 out of 233 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.63. Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd's value of 0.52 is 68.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.50 to 0.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.60 vs. the industry median of 1.63, Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Retail - Defensive companies is 1.63, based on 233 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. Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated 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 Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive 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. Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.52, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 0.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd (XKLS:0180) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.25, compared to a current price of RM0.14 — trading 46% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.52, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 0.60 and 68.1% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 1.63. Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 2 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 Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd (XKLS:0180), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.52 as of Jul. 24, 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 Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd (XKLS:0180) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.14 is trading 46% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.25. GuruFocus considers Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:0180:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.52 (13% below median its 10-year median of 0.60)
  • GF Value™: RM0.25 vs. price of RM0.14 (46% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 68.1% below the Retail - Defensive median (#32 of 233)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0180 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd Business Description

Address Lot 73, Jalan Kilang, SEDCO Light Industrial Estate, Mile 5 1/2, Jalan Tuaran, Kota Kinabalu, SBH, MYS, 88450
Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd is engaged in the distribution and warehousing services of third-party consumer packaged goods in East Malaysia. It is also engaged in the manufacturing of bakery products under its brand Creamos. The operating segments of the company consist of Distribution, Manufacturing, and Others. It distributes and sells products through retail outlets, hypermarkets, supermarkets, sundry shops, convenience stores, petrol kiosks, Chinese medical halls, and school canteens. The company generates maximum revenue from the Distribution segment.
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