MAA Group Bhd (XKLS:1198) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.07 (As of Jul. 30, 2026) — 61% Below Median

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XKLS:1198 MAA Group Bhd XKLS:1198
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What is MAA Group Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

MAA Group Bhd XKLS:1198 16 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.07 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 61% below its 10-year median of 0.18. GuruFocus rates XKLS:1198 with a GF Score™ of 16/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 415 Insurance companies, MAA Group Bhd ranks better than 99.04% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-30), MAA Group Bhd's current share price is RM0.16. MAA Group Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM2.14. MAA Group Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.07.

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

XKLS:1198' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.07   Med: 0.18   Max: 0.55
Current: 0.08

During the past years, MAA Group Bhd's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 0.55. The lowest was 0.07. And the median was 0.18.

XKLS:1198's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
99.04% of 415 companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 1.42 vs XKLS:1198: 0.08

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.

MAA Group Bhd's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM1.164. 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 RM2.14 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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MAA Group Bhd  (XKLS:1198) 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.


MAA Group Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


MAA Group Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MAA 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.

MAA Group Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

MAA Group Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.33 0.23 0.15 0.16 0.08

MAA Group Bhd Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 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 0.09 0.08 0.09 0.09 0.07

XKLS:1198 vs BRK.A, AIG, HIG: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Insurance - Diversified subindustry, MAA 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.


MAA Group Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Insurance Industry

For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, MAA Group Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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MAA 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=0.16/2.14
=0.07

* 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.

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

For example, MAA 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)
=1.164/330.2130*330.2130
=1.164

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

MAA Group Bhd Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 2.369 241.018 3.246
201609 2.080 241.428 2.845
201612 1.998 241.432 2.733
201703 1.961 243.801 2.656
201706 2.048 244.955 2.761
201709 2.053 246.819 2.747
201712 2.045 246.524 2.739
201803 1.965 249.554 2.600
201806 1.940 251.989 2.542
201809 1.934 252.439 2.530
201812 1.938 251.233 2.547
201903 1.960 254.202 2.546
201906 1.953 256.143 2.518
201909 1.892 256.759 2.433
201912 1.848 256.974 2.375
202003 1.709 258.115 2.186
202006 1.822 257.797 2.334
202009 1.918 260.280 2.433
202012 2.021 260.474 2.562
202103 2.060 264.877 2.568
202106 2.037 271.696 2.476
202109 2.033 274.310 2.447
202112 2.058 278.802 2.437
202203 1.732 287.504 1.989
202206 1.463 296.311 1.630
202209 1.444 296.808 1.607
202212 1.477 296.797 1.643
202303 1.513 301.836 1.655
202306 1.522 305.109 1.647
202309 1.379 307.789 1.479
202312 0.000 306.746 0.000
202403 1.470 312.332 1.554
202406 1.496 314.175 1.572
202409 1.405 315.301 1.471
202412 1.465 315.605 1.533
202503 1.387 319.799 1.432
202506 1.243 322.561 1.272
202509 1.223 324.800 1.243
202512 1.220 324.054 1.243
202603 1.164 330.213 1.164

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 0.07 mean?
MAA Group Bhd (XKLS:1198) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.07 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 MAA Group Bhd and its competitors. This is 61% below median its historical median of 0.18. Over the past decade, MAA Group Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.07 to 0.55. According to the industry distribution chart, MAA Group Bhd ranks #4 out of 415 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 1%.
Is MAA Group Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
MAA Group Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.07 is 61% below median its 10-year median of 0.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.07 to a high of 0.55. The Insurance industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.42. MAA Group Bhd's value of 0.07 is 95.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MAA Group Bhd ranks #4 out of 415 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, MAA Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 16/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MAA Group Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to BRK.A and AIG?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, MAA Group Bhd ranks #4 out of 415 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places MAA Group Bhd in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.42. MAA Group Bhd's value of 0.07 is 95.1% below this benchmark. Historically, MAA Group Bhd's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.07 to 0.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.18 vs. the industry median of 1.42, MAA 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 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. MAA Group Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.07 is 95.1% 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 MAA Group 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. MAA Group Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.07, which is 61% below median its own 10-year median of 0.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MAA Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
MAA Group Bhd (XKLS:1198) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.07. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.07, which is 61% below median its 10-year median of 0.18 and 95.1% below the Insurance industry median of 1.42. MAA Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 16/100 with 3 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 MAA Group Bhd (XKLS:1198), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.07 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.

MAA Group Bhd Business Description

Address No. 566 Jalan Ipoh, 13th Floor, Kuala Lumpur, MYS, 51200
MAA Group Bhd is an investment holding company. The company along with its subsidiaries operates in given segments Investment holdings segment is engaged in investment holdings. General Insurance involves the underwriting of all classes of general insurance business. Education Services segment provides private tuition to students, tertiary education for certificates, diplomas, professional and post-graduate degrees; Credit Services involves provision of money lending, debt factoring and other credit activities and Hospitality Services involves provision of hospitality services, Cinema Services food and beverage, retailer of Cigars, and other services including logistics, renovation, facilities management service. It generates maximum revenue from the General insurance segment.
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