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Southern Cable Group BhdXKLS:0225 83 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.39 as of Jul. 24, 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 5.75. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0225 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.23 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,280 Industrial Products companies, Southern Cable Group Bhd ranks worse than 83.95% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Southern Cable Group Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0225'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5 Med: 5.75 Max: 6.78
Current: 6.33
During the past 10 years, Southern Cable Group Bhd's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 6.78. The lowest was 5.00. And the median was 5.75.
XKLS:0225's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than 83.95% of 2280
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 2.12
vs XKLS:0225: 6.33
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.
Southern Cable Group Bhd's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was RM0.666. 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 RM0.36 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.
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Southern Cable Group Bhd (XKLS:0225) 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.
Southern Cable Group Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
Southern Cable Group Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Southern Cable 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.
Southern Cable Group Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart
XKLS:0225 vs VRT, BE: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Southern Cable 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.
Southern Cable Group Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Southern Cable Group Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Southern Cable Group Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
Southern Cable 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.
* 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 6.39 mean?
Southern Cable Group Bhd (XKLS:0225) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.39 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 Southern Cable Group Bhd and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 5.75. Over the past decade, Southern Cable Group Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 5.00 to 6.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Southern Cable Group Bhd ranks #1914 out of 2280 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 83.9%.
Is Southern Cable Group Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Southern Cable Group Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.39 is 11% above median its 10-year median of 5.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.00 to a high of 6.78. The Industrial Products industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.12. Southern Cable Group Bhd's value of 6.39 is 201.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Southern Cable Group Bhd ranks #1914 out of 2280 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Southern Cable Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Southern Cable Group Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Southern Cable Group Bhd ranks #1914 out of 2280 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Southern Cable Group Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.12. Southern Cable Group Bhd's value of 6.39 is 201.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Southern Cable Group Bhd's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 5.00 to 6.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.75 vs. the industry median of 2.12, Southern Cable Group Bhd has consistently been above 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 Industrial Products company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 2.12, based on 2,280 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. Southern Cable Group Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.39 is 201.4% above 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 Southern Cable Group Bhd and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Southern Cable Group Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.39, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 5.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Southern Cable Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Cable Group Bhd (XKLS:0225) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.23, compared to a current price of RM2.30 — trading 87% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.39, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 5.75 and 201.4% above the Industrial Products industry median of 2.12. Southern Cable Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 4 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 Southern Cable Group Bhd (XKLS:0225), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.39 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 Southern Cable Group Bhd (XKLS:0225) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Cable Group Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM2.30 is trading 87% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.23.
GuruFocus considers Southern Cable Group Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0225:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 6.39 (11% above median its 10-year median of 5.75)
GF Value™: RM1.23 vs. price of RM2.30 (87% above fair value)
Industry Position: 201.4% above the Industrial Products median (#1914 of 2280)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0225 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Southern Cable Group Bhd is a manufacturer of cables and wires. The company's portfolio includes cables and wires used for power distribution and transmission, communications, as well as control and instrumentation applications. Its reportable operating segments are Power cables and wires, Communications cables and wires, Control and instrumentation cables and wires, and Related products and services. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Power cables and wires, which are used in electrical systems for the distribution of power. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from its local markets and also exports its products to other regions.
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