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Manulife Holdings BhdXKLS:1058 66 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.40 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 0.42. GuruFocus rates XKLS:1058 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of RM2.49 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 415 Insurance companies, Manulife Holdings Bhd ranks better than 91.33% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Manulife Holdings Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:1058'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.37 Med: 0.42 Max: 0.61
Current: 0.4
During the past years, Manulife Holdings Bhd's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 0.61. The lowest was 0.37. And the median was 0.42.
XKLS:1058's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than 91.33% of 415
companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 1.42
vs XKLS:1058: 0.40
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.
Manulife Holdings Bhd's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM6.489. 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 RM5.66 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.
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Manulife Holdings Bhd (XKLS:1058) 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.
Manulife Holdings Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
Manulife Holdings Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Manulife Holdings 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.
Manulife Holdings Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart
XKLS:1058 vs AFL, MET, PRU: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Insurance - Life subindustry, Manulife Holdings 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.
Manulife Holdings Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Manulife Holdings Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Manulife Holdings Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
Manulife Holdings 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 0.40 mean?
Manulife Holdings Bhd (XKLS:1058) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.40 as of Jul. 30, 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 Manulife Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.42. Over the past decade, Manulife Holdings Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.37 to 0.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Manulife Holdings Bhd ranks #36 out of 415 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 8.7%.
Is Manulife Holdings Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Manulife Holdings Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.40 is near median its 10-year median of 0.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.37 to a high of 0.61. The Insurance industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.42. Manulife Holdings Bhd's value of 0.40 is 71.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Manulife Holdings Bhd ranks #36 out of 415 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Manulife Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Manulife Holdings Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to AFL and MET?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Manulife Holdings Bhd ranks #36 out of 415 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Manulife Holdings Bhd in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.42. Manulife Holdings Bhd's value of 0.40 is 71.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Manulife Holdings Bhd's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.37 to 0.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.42 vs. the industry median of 1.42, Manulife Holdings 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 Insurance company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Insurance companies is 1.42, based on 415 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. Manulife Holdings Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.40 is 71.8% 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 Manulife Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Manulife Holdings Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.40, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Manulife Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Manulife Holdings Bhd (XKLS:1058) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM2.49, compared to a current price of RM2.24 — trading 10% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.40, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.42 and 71.8% below the Insurance industry median of 1.42. Manulife Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Manulife Holdings Bhd (XKLS:1058), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.40 as of Jul. 30, 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 Manulife Holdings Bhd (XKLS:1058) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Manulife Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM2.24 is trading 10% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM2.49.
GuruFocus considers Manulife Holdings Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:1058:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.40 (near median its 10-year median of 0.42)
GF Value™: RM2.49 vs. price of RM2.24 (10% below fair value)
Industry Position: 71.8% below the Insurance median (#36 of 415)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:1058 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Manulife Holdings Bhd is an investment holding company that is engaged in the business of life insurance business, management of unit trust funds, private retirement scheme funds, investment, and fund management. The company operates through Investment Holding, Life Insurance and Asset Management Services segments. The investment holding segment includes Investment holding operations and other segments; Life insurance segment includes underwriting of Participating life and Non-participating life insurance and unit-linked products; and Asset management services include asset management, unit trust, private retirement scheme funds. The group's principal revenue source is from the Life insurance business segment.
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