United Plantation Bhd (XKLS:2089) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 6.49 (As of Jul. 27, 2026) — 166% Above Median

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XKLS:2089 United Plantation Bhd XKLS:2089
72 GF Score
Price RM33.42
GF Value RM25.72
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is United Plantation Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

United Plantation Bhd XKLS:2089 +0.97% 72 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.49 as of Jul. 27, 2026, which is 166% above its 10-year median of 2.44. GuruFocus rates XKLS:2089 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of RM25.72 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,440 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, United Plantation Bhd ranks worse than 92.64% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-27), United Plantation Bhd's current share price is RM33.42. United Plantation Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was RM5.15. United Plantation Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 6.49.

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

XKLS:2089' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.01   Med: 2.44   Max: 6.94
Current: 6.49

During the past years, United Plantation Bhd's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 6.94. The lowest was 2.01. And the median was 2.44.

XKLS:2089's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
92.64% of 1440 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.25 vs XKLS:2089: 6.49

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.

United Plantation Bhd's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was RM4.304. 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 RM5.15 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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United Plantation Bhd  (XKLS:2089) 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.


United Plantation Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


United Plantation Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for United Plantation 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.

United Plantation Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

United Plantation Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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United Plantation Bhd Quarterly Data
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XKLS:2089 vs ADM, BG, TSN: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Farm Products subindustry, United Plantation 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.


United Plantation Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, United Plantation Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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United Plantation 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.

United Plantation Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=33.42/5.15
=6.49

* 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.

United Plantation Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, United Plantation Bhd's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=4.304/333.9520*333.9520
=4.304

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

United Plantation Bhd Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 3.699 241.428 5.117
201612 3.823 241.432 5.288
201703 3.913 243.801 5.360
201706 3.801 244.955 5.182
201709 3.954 246.819 5.350
201712 4.049 246.524 5.485
201803 4.198 249.554 5.618
201806 3.937 251.989 5.218
201809 4.086 252.439 5.405
201812 4.140 251.233 5.503
201903 4.252 254.202 5.586
201906 4.021 256.143 5.242
201909 4.103 256.759 5.337
201912 4.090 256.974 5.315
202003 4.228 258.115 5.470
202006 4.119 257.797 5.336
202009 4.246 260.280 5.448
202012 4.211 260.474 5.399
202103 4.347 264.877 5.481
202106 4.118 271.696 5.062
202109 4.289 274.310 5.222
202112 4.299 278.802 5.149
202203 4.281 287.504 4.973
202206 4.147 296.311 4.674
202209 4.815 296.808 5.418
202212 4.646 296.797 5.228
202303 4.917 301.836 5.440
202306 4.429 305.109 4.848
202309 4.793 307.789 5.200
202312 4.581 306.746 4.987
202403 4.760 312.332 5.089
202406 4.315 314.175 4.587
202409 4.635 315.301 4.909
202412 4.500 315.605 4.762
202503 4.759 319.799 4.970
202506 4.411 322.561 4.567
202509 4.691 324.800 4.823
202512 4.617 324.054 4.758
202603 4.768 330.213 4.822
202606 4.304 333.952 4.304

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 6.49 mean?
United Plantation Bhd (XKLS:2089) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.49 as of Jul. 27, 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 United Plantation Bhd and its competitors. This is 166% above median its historical median of 2.44. Over the past decade, United Plantation Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.01 to 6.94. According to the industry distribution chart, United Plantation Bhd ranks #1334 out of 1440 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 92.6%.
Is United Plantation Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
United Plantation Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.49 is 166% above median its 10-year median of 2.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.01 to a high of 6.94. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25. United Plantation Bhd's value of 6.49 is 419.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, United Plantation Bhd ranks #1334 out of 1440 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, United Plantation Bhd has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Plantation Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, United Plantation Bhd ranks #1334 out of 1440 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places United Plantation Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25. United Plantation Bhd's value of 6.49 is 419.2% above this benchmark. Historically, United Plantation Bhd's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.01 to 6.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.44 vs. the industry median of 1.25, United Plantation 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 1.25, based on 1,440 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. United Plantation Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.49 is 419.2% 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 United Plantation Bhd and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. United Plantation Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.49, which is 166% above median its own 10-year median of 2.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is United Plantation Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Plantation Bhd (XKLS:2089) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM25.72, compared to a current price of RM33.42 — trading 29.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.49, which is 166% above median its 10-year median of 2.44 and 419.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.25. United Plantation Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 5 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 United Plantation Bhd (XKLS:2089), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.49 as of Jul. 27, 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 United Plantation Bhd (XKLS:2089) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Plantation Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM33.42 is trading 29.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM25.72. GuruFocus considers United Plantation Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:2089:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 6.49 (166% above median its 10-year median of 2.44)
  • GF Value™: RM25.72 vs. price of RM33.42 (29.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 419.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1334 of 1440)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:2089 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


United Plantation Bhd Business Description

Address Jendarata Estate, Teluk Intan, PRK, MYS, 36009
United Plantation Bhd cultivates and processes palm oil, coconuts, and other plantation crops. Its subsidiaries process and manufacture palm oil until it is ready to be packaged and distributed to customers. It owns a light railway to transport products from palm trees to a handful of mills located on its property. End products produced by the company include cooking oils, ready-to-eat oils, soaps, and specialty fats. The company operates in three segments, which include the Plantations, Palm oil refining, and Other segments. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Palm Oil Refining segment.
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