Bursa Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:1818) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 7.14 (As of Jul. 29, 2026) — Near Median

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XKLS:1818 Bursa Malaysia Bhd XKLS:1818
87 GF Score
Price RM8.57
GF Value RM9.23
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Bursa Malaysia Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Bursa Malaysia Bhd XKLS:1818 -0.92% 87 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 7.14 as of Jul. 29, 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 6.53. GuruFocus rates XKLS:1818 with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of RM9.23 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 624 Capital Markets companies, Bursa Malaysia Bhd ranks worse than 90.06% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-29), Bursa Malaysia Bhd's current share price is RM8.57. Bursa Malaysia Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM1.20. Bursa Malaysia Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 7.14.

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

XKLS:1818' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.46   Med: 6.53   Max: 9.42
Current: 7.18

During the past years, Bursa Malaysia Bhd's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 9.42. The lowest was 4.46. And the median was 6.53.

XKLS:1818's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
90.06% of 624 companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 1.295 vs XKLS:1818: 7.18

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.

Bursa Malaysia Bhd's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM0.939. 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 RM1.20 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Bursa Malaysia Bhd  (XKLS:1818) 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.


Bursa Malaysia Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Bursa Malaysia Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bursa Malaysia 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.

Bursa Malaysia Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Bursa Malaysia Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Bursa Malaysia Bhd Quarterly Data
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XKLS:1818 vs SPGI, CME, ICE: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges subindustry, Bursa Malaysia 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.


Bursa Malaysia Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Bursa Malaysia Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Bursa Malaysia 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.

Bursa Malaysia Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=8.57/1.20
=7.14

* 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.

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

For example, Bursa Malaysia 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)
=0.939/330.2130*330.2130
=0.939

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Bursa Malaysia Bhd Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 1.014 241.018 1.389
201609 0.976 241.428 1.335
201612 1.080 241.432 1.477
201703 1.045 243.801 1.415
201706 1.128 244.955 1.521
201709 0.974 246.819 1.303
201712 1.054 246.524 1.412
201803 1.026 249.554 1.358
201806 1.120 251.989 1.468
201809 0.983 252.439 1.286
201812 1.084 251.233 1.425
201903 0.976 254.202 1.268
201906 1.097 256.143 1.414
201909 0.907 256.759 1.166
201912 0.941 256.974 1.209
202003 0.900 258.115 1.151
202006 0.995 257.797 1.274
202009 0.975 260.280 1.237
202012 1.113 260.474 1.411
202103 0.950 264.877 1.184
202106 1.069 271.696 1.299
202109 0.919 274.310 1.106
202112 1.010 278.802 1.196
202203 0.923 287.504 1.060
202206 0.996 296.311 1.110
202209 0.908 296.808 1.010
202212 0.969 296.797 1.078
202303 0.924 301.836 1.011
202306 1.019 305.109 1.103
202309 0.944 307.789 1.013
202312 1.017 306.746 1.095
202403 0.970 312.332 1.026
202406 1.069 314.175 1.124
202409 0.995 315.301 1.042
202412 1.080 315.605 1.130
202503 0.905 319.799 0.934
202506 0.975 322.561 0.998
202509 0.914 324.800 0.929
202512 0.989 324.054 1.008
202603 0.939 330.213 0.939

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 7.14 mean?
Bursa Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:1818) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 7.14 as of Jul. 29, 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 Bursa Malaysia Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 6.53. Over the past decade, Bursa Malaysia Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 4.46 to 9.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Bursa Malaysia Bhd ranks #562 out of 624 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 90.1%.
Is Bursa Malaysia Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Bursa Malaysia Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 7.14 is near median its 10-year median of 6.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.46 to a high of 9.42. The Capital Markets industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.30. Bursa Malaysia Bhd's value of 7.14 is 451.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bursa Malaysia Bhd ranks #562 out of 624 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Bursa Malaysia Bhd has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bursa Malaysia Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to SPGI and CME?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Bursa Malaysia Bhd ranks #562 out of 624 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Bursa Malaysia Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.30. Bursa Malaysia Bhd's value of 7.14 is 451.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Bursa Malaysia Bhd's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 4.46 to 9.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.53 vs. the industry median of 1.30, Bursa Malaysia 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 a Capital Markets company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Capital Markets companies is 1.30, based on 624 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. Bursa Malaysia Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 7.14 is 451.4% 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 Bursa Malaysia Bhd and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bursa Malaysia Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 7.14, which is near median its own 10-year median of 6.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bursa Malaysia Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bursa Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:1818) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM9.23, compared to a current price of RM8.57 — trading 7.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 7.14, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.53 and 451.4% above the Capital Markets industry median of 1.30. Bursa Malaysia Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 8 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 Bursa Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:1818), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 7.14 as of Jul. 29, 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 Bursa Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:1818) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bursa Malaysia Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM8.57 is trading 7.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM9.23. GuruFocus considers Bursa Malaysia Bhd to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:1818:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 7.14 (near median its 10-year median of 6.53)
  • GF Value™: RM9.23 vs. price of RM8.57 (7.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 451.4% above the Capital Markets median (#562 of 624)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:1818 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Bursa Malaysia Bhd Business Description

Other Exchanges BSMAF:USA
Address Exchange Square, 15th Floor, Bukit Kewangan, Kuala Lumpur, MYS, 50200
Bursa Malaysia Bhd operates as an exchange holding company, whose principal activities are treasury management and the provision of management and administrative services to its subsidiaries. Through its subsidiaries it operates the Malaysian securities, derivatives, multi-environment product market, debt fundraising and offshore financial exchanges and the Shariah-compliant commodity and precious metals trading platform, to operate the related clearing houses, depository function and regulatory function, and to disseminate information relating to instruments quoted on the exchanges. Its six segments include: Securities Market, Derivatives Market, Islamic Market, Data Business, Exchange, Holding Company, and Others, of which Securities Market segment derives maximum revenue.
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