AYER Holdings Bhd (XKLS:2305) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.85 (As of Aug. 01, 2026) — Near Median

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XKLS:2305 AYER Holdings Bhd XKLS:2305
80 GF Score
Price RM7.36
GF Value RM11.61
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is AYER Holdings Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

AYER Holdings Bhd XKLS:2305 80 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.85 as of Aug. 01, 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 0.82. GuruFocus rates XKLS:2305 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of RM11.61 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,416 Real Estate companies, AYER Holdings Bhd ranks worse than 57.42% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-01), AYER Holdings Bhd's current share price is RM7.36. AYER Holdings Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM8.66. AYER Holdings Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.85.

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

XKLS:2305' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.6   Med: 0.82   Max: 0.95
Current: 0.83

During the past years, AYER Holdings Bhd's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 0.95. The lowest was 0.60. And the median was 0.82.

XKLS:2305's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
57.42% of 1416 companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 0.69 vs XKLS:2305: 0.83

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.

AYER Holdings Bhd's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM8.589. 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 RM8.66 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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AYER Holdings Bhd  (XKLS:2305) 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.


AYER Holdings Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


AYER Holdings Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for AYER 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.

AYER Holdings Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

AYER Holdings Bhd Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.76 0.84 0.83 0.86 0.82

AYER Holdings 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 0.87 0.79 0.88 0.82 0.80

AYER Holdings Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, AYER 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.


AYER Holdings Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, AYER Holdings Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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AYER 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.

AYER Holdings Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=7.36/8.66
=0.85

* 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.

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

For example, AYER Holdings 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)
=8.589/330.2130*330.2130
=8.589

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

AYER Holdings Bhd Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 6.479 241.018 8.877
201609 6.419 241.428 8.780
201612 6.522 241.432 8.920
201703 6.624 243.801 8.972
201706 6.566 244.955 8.851
201709 6.590 246.819 8.817
201712 6.649 246.524 8.906
201803 6.681 249.554 8.840
201806 6.719 251.989 8.805
201809 6.756 252.439 8.837
201812 6.839 251.233 8.989
201903 6.895 254.202 8.957
201906 6.863 256.143 8.848
201909 6.912 256.759 8.889
201912 6.960 256.974 8.944
202003 6.993 258.115 8.946
202006 6.976 257.797 8.936
202009 7.003 260.280 8.885
202012 7.013 260.474 8.891
202103 7.018 264.877 8.749
202106 7.000 271.696 8.508
202109 7.078 274.310 8.520
202112 7.196 278.802 8.523
202203 7.275 287.504 8.356
202206 7.275 296.311 8.107
202209 7.379 296.808 8.209
202212 7.572 296.797 8.425
202303 7.706 301.836 8.430
202306 7.623 305.109 8.250
202309 7.781 307.789 8.348
202312 7.953 306.746 8.561
202403 8.037 312.332 8.497
202406 7.952 314.175 8.358
202409 8.080 315.301 8.462
202412 8.245 315.605 8.627
202503 8.297 319.799 8.567
202506 8.037 322.561 8.228
202509 8.305 324.800 8.443
202512 8.408 324.054 8.568
202603 8.589 330.213 8.589

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 0.85 mean?
AYER Holdings Bhd (XKLS:2305) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.85 as of Aug. 01, 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 AYER Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.82. Over the past decade, AYER Holdings Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.60 to 0.95. According to the industry distribution chart, AYER Holdings Bhd ranks #813 out of 1416 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 57.4%.
Is AYER Holdings Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
AYER Holdings Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.85 is near median its 10-year median of 0.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.60 to a high of 0.95. The Real Estate industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.69. AYER Holdings Bhd's value of 0.85 is 23.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AYER Holdings Bhd ranks #813 out of 1416 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, AYER Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AYER Holdings Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, AYER Holdings Bhd ranks #813 out of 1416 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places AYER Holdings Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.69. AYER Holdings Bhd's value of 0.85 is 23.2% above this benchmark. Historically, AYER Holdings Bhd's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.60 to 0.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.82 vs. the industry median of 0.69, AYER Holdings 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 Real Estate company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Real Estate companies is 0.69, based on 1,416 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. AYER Holdings Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.85 is 23.2% 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 AYER Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AYER Holdings Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.85, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AYER Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AYER Holdings Bhd (XKLS:2305) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM11.61, compared to a current price of RM7.36 — trading 36.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.85, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.82 and 23.2% above the Real Estate industry median of 0.69. AYER Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 1 warning sign 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 AYER Holdings Bhd (XKLS:2305), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.85 as of Aug. 01, 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 AYER Holdings Bhd (XKLS:2305) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AYER Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM7.36 is trading 36.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM11.61. GuruFocus considers AYER Holdings Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:2305:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.85 (near median its 10-year median of 0.82)
  • GF Value™: RM11.61 vs. price of RM7.36 (36.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 23.2% above the Real Estate median (#813 of 1416)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:2305 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


AYER Holdings Bhd Business Description

Address 15 Jalan Raja Chulan, 5th Floor, Bangunan Yee Seng, Kuala Lumpur, MYS, 50200
AYER Holdings Bhd is an investment holding company. The principal activities of the company and its subsidiaries are categorized into two segments, namely Property Development, Plantation, and Others. Its Property development segment is engaged in developing residential and commercial properties. Its Plantation segment is involved in cultivating oil palm and durian. Other segments include investments, management services and others. The majority of revenue is earned from the Property development segment.
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