Hong Leong Industries Bhd (XKLS:3301) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.64 (As of Jul. 22, 2026) — 41% Above Median

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XKLS:3301 Hong Leong Industries Bhd XKLS:3301
82 GF Score
Price RM18.00
GF Value RM13.88
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Hong Leong Industries Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Hong Leong Industries Bhd XKLS:3301 -2.39% 82 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.64 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 41% above its 10-year median of 1.87. GuruFocus rates XKLS:3301 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of RM13.88 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,032 Vehicles & Parts companies, Hong Leong Industries Bhd ranks worse than 72.19% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-22), Hong Leong Industries Bhd's current share price is RM18.00. Hong Leong Industries Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM6.82. Hong Leong Industries Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.64.

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

XKLS:3301' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.51   Med: 1.87   Max: 2.88
Current: 2.73

During the past years, Hong Leong Industries Bhd's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.88. The lowest was 1.51. And the median was 1.87.

XKLS:3301's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
72.19% of 1032 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 1.27 vs XKLS:3301: 2.73

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.

Hong Leong Industries Bhd's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM7.838. 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 RM6.82 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Hong Leong Industries Bhd  (XKLS:3301) 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.


Hong Leong Industries Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Hong Leong Industries Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hong Leong Industries 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.

Hong Leong Industries Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Hong Leong Industries Bhd Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Hong Leong Industries 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 2.18 2.05 2.12 2.53 2.45

XKLS:3301 vs TSLA, GM, F: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, Hong Leong Industries 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.


Hong Leong Industries Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hong Leong Industries Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hong Leong Industries Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Hong Leong Industries 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.

Hong Leong Industries Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=18.00/6.82
=2.64

* 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.

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

For example, Hong Leong Industries 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)
=7.838/330.2130*330.2130
=7.838

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Hong Leong Industries Bhd Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 4.078 241.018 5.587
201609 4.305 241.428 5.888
201612 4.390 241.432 6.004
201703 4.623 243.801 6.262
201706 3.980 244.955 5.365
201709 4.241 246.819 5.674
201712 4.311 246.524 5.774
201803 4.428 249.554 5.859
201806 4.571 251.989 5.990
201809 4.804 252.439 6.284
201812 4.899 251.233 6.439
201903 5.189 254.202 6.741
201906 5.094 256.143 6.567
201909 5.302 256.759 6.819
201912 5.386 256.974 6.921
202003 5.573 258.115 7.130
202006 5.253 257.797 6.729
202009 5.451 260.280 6.916
202012 5.639 260.474 7.149
202103 6.063 264.877 7.559
202106 5.842 271.696 7.100
202109 5.898 274.310 7.100
202112 6.013 278.802 7.122
202203 6.128 287.504 7.038
202206 5.965 296.311 6.647
202209 6.243 296.808 6.946
202212 6.252 296.797 6.956
202303 6.469 301.836 7.077
202306 6.348 305.109 6.870
202309 6.719 307.789 7.209
202312 6.843 306.746 7.367
202403 6.691 312.332 7.074
202406 6.693 314.175 7.035
202409 6.942 315.301 7.270
202412 7.194 315.605 7.527
202503 7.456 319.799 7.699
202506 7.248 322.561 7.420
202509 7.784 324.800 7.914
202512 7.914 324.054 8.064
202603 7.838 330.213 7.838

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 2.64 mean?
Hong Leong Industries Bhd (XKLS:3301) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.64 as of Jul. 22, 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 Hong Leong Industries Bhd and its competitors. This is 41% above median its historical median of 1.87. Over the past decade, Hong Leong Industries Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.51 to 2.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Hong Leong Industries Bhd ranks #745 out of 1032 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 72.2%.
Is Hong Leong Industries Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Hong Leong Industries Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.64 is 41% above median its 10-year median of 1.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.51 to a high of 2.88. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Hong Leong Industries Bhd's value of 2.64 is 107.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hong Leong Industries Bhd ranks #745 out of 1032 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hong Leong Industries Bhd has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hong Leong Industries Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to TSLA and GM?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Hong Leong Industries Bhd ranks #745 out of 1032 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Hong Leong Industries Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Hong Leong Industries Bhd's value of 2.64 is 107.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Hong Leong Industries Bhd's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.51 to 2.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.87 vs. the industry median of 1.27, Hong Leong Industries 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Vehicles & Parts companies is 1.27, based on 1,032 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. Hong Leong Industries Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.64 is 107.9% 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 Hong Leong Industries Bhd and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hong Leong Industries Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.64, which is 41% above median its own 10-year median of 1.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hong Leong Industries Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hong Leong Industries Bhd (XKLS:3301) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM13.88, compared to a current price of RM18.00 — trading 29.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.64, which is 41% above median its 10-year median of 1.87 and 107.9% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 1.27. Hong Leong Industries Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 7 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 Hong Leong Industries Bhd (XKLS:3301), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.64 as of Jul. 22, 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 Hong Leong Industries Bhd (XKLS:3301) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hong Leong Industries Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM18.00 is trading 29.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM13.88. GuruFocus considers Hong Leong Industries Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:3301:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.64 (41% above median its 10-year median of 1.87)
  • GF Value™: RM13.88 vs. price of RM18.00 (29.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 107.9% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#745 of 1032)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:3301 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hong Leong Industries Bhd Business Description

Address Number 6, Jalan Damanlela, Level 31, Menara Hong Leong, Bukit Damansara, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 50490
Hong Leong Industries Bhd is a Malaysia-based investment holding company. Its only operating segment is Consumer products. Consumer products segment manufacture and sale of consumer products comprises motorcycles, spare parts and ceramic tiles. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Malaysia.
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