Cahya Matarawak Bhd (XKLS:2852) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.33 (As of Jul. 25, 2026) — 25% Below Median

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XKLS:2852 Cahya Mata Sarawak Bhd XKLS:2852
83 GF Score
Price RM1.04
GF Value RM1.19
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Cahya Matarawak Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Cahya Matarawak Bhd XKLS:2852 -1.89% 83 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.33 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 0.44. GuruFocus rates XKLS:2852 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.19 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 324 Building Materials companies, Cahya Matarawak Bhd ranks better than 84.57% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-25), Cahya Matarawak Bhd's current share price is RM1.04. Cahya Matarawak Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM3.15. Cahya Matarawak Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.33.

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

XKLS:2852' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.29   Med: 0.44   Max: 1.17
Current: 0.34

During the past years, Cahya Matarawak Bhd's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.17. The lowest was 0.29. And the median was 0.44.

XKLS:2852's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
84.57% of 324 companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 1.02 vs XKLS:2852: 0.34

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.

Cahya Matarawak Bhd's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM3.188. 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 RM3.15 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Cahya Matarawak Bhd  (XKLS:2852) 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.


Cahya Matarawak Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Cahya Matarawak Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cahya Matarawak 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.

Cahya Matarawak Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Cahya Matarawak Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Cahya Matarawak 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 0.31 0.39 0.41 0.47 0.36

XKLS:2852 vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, Cahya Matarawak 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.


Cahya Matarawak Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Building Materials Industry

For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Cahya Matarawak Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Cahya Matarawak 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.

Cahya Matarawak Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=1.04/3.15
=0.33

* 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.

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

For example, Cahya Matarawak 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)
=3.188/330.2130*330.2130
=3.188

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Cahya Matarawak Bhd Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 1.892 241.018 2.592
201609 1.948 241.428 2.664
201612 2.065 241.432 2.824
201703 2.071 243.801 2.805
201706 2.068 244.955 2.788
201709 2.122 246.819 2.839
201712 2.188 246.524 2.931
201803 2.222 249.554 2.940
201806 2.232 251.989 2.925
201809 2.304 252.439 3.014
201812 2.382 251.233 3.131
201903 2.420 254.202 3.144
201906 2.389 256.143 3.080
201909 2.461 256.759 3.165
201912 2.460 256.974 3.161
202003 2.486 258.115 3.180
202006 2.503 257.797 3.206
202009 2.512 260.280 3.187
202012 2.621 260.474 3.323
202103 2.699 264.877 3.365
202106 2.724 271.696 3.311
202109 2.777 274.310 3.343
202112 2.805 278.802 3.322
202203 2.875 287.504 3.302
202206 2.883 296.311 3.213
202209 3.082 296.808 3.429
202212 3.004 296.797 3.342
202303 3.008 301.836 3.291
202306 2.981 305.109 3.226
202309 2.986 307.789 3.204
202312 3.073 306.746 3.308
202403 3.137 312.332 3.317
202406 3.154 314.175 3.315
202409 3.094 315.301 3.240
202412 3.164 315.605 3.310
202503 3.191 319.799 3.295
202506 3.136 322.561 3.210
202509 3.162 324.800 3.215
202512 3.163 324.054 3.223
202603 3.188 330.213 3.188

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 0.33 mean?
Cahya Matarawak Bhd (XKLS:2852) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.33 as of Jul. 25, 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 Cahya Matarawak Bhd and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 0.44. Over the past decade, Cahya Matarawak Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.29 to 1.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Cahya Matarawak Bhd ranks #50 out of 324 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 15.4%.
Is Cahya Matarawak Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Cahya Matarawak Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.33 is 25% below median its 10-year median of 0.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.29 to a high of 1.17. The Building Materials industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.02. Cahya Matarawak Bhd's value of 0.33 is 67.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cahya Matarawak Bhd ranks #50 out of 324 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cahya Matarawak Bhd has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cahya Matarawak Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Cahya Matarawak Bhd ranks #50 out of 324 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Cahya Matarawak Bhd in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.02. Cahya Matarawak Bhd's value of 0.33 is 67.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Cahya Matarawak Bhd's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.29 to 1.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.44 vs. the industry median of 1.02, Cahya Matarawak 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 a Building Materials company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Building Materials companies is 1.02, based on 324 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. Cahya Matarawak Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.33 is 67.6% 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 Cahya Matarawak Bhd and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cahya Matarawak Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.33, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 0.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cahya Matarawak Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cahya Matarawak Bhd (XKLS:2852) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.19, compared to a current price of RM1.04 — trading 12.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.33, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 0.44 and 67.6% below the Building Materials industry median of 1.02. Cahya Matarawak Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Cahya Matarawak Bhd (XKLS:2852), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.33 as of Jul. 25, 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 Cahya Matarawak Bhd (XKLS:2852) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cahya Matarawak Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM1.04 is trading 12.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.19. GuruFocus considers Cahya Matarawak Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:2852:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.33 (25% below median its 10-year median of 0.44)
  • GF Value™: RM1.19 vs. price of RM1.04 (12.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 67.6% below the Building Materials median (#50 of 324)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:2852 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Cahya Matarawak Bhd Business Description

Other Exchanges CHYMF:USA
Address Jalan Sungai Sarawak, Level 6, Wisma Mahmud, Kuching, SWK, MYS, 93100
Cahya Mata Sarawak Bhd is an investment holding company. It has seven reportable segments based on their activities, which include Cement, Construction materials and trading, Road maintenance, Construction, Property development and related services, Oiltools, Phosphate, Strategic investments, and Others. The majority of its revenue derives from the Cement segment, which engages in the manufacturing of cement, clinker, and concrete products.
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