Keck Seng (Malaysia) Bhd (XKLS:3476) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.66 (As of Jul. 26, 2026) — Near Median

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XKLS:3476 Keck Seng (Malaysia) Bhd XKLS:3476
73 GF Score
Price RM5.24
GF Value RM5.17
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Keck Seng (Malaysia) Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Keck Seng (Malaysia) Bhd XKLS:3476 73 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.66 as of Jul. 26, 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 0.64. GuruFocus rates XKLS:3476 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of RM5.17 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,439 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Keck Seng (Malaysia) Bhd ranks better than 75.12% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-26), Keck Seng (Malaysia) Bhd's current share price is RM5.24. Keck Seng (Malaysia) Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM7.98. Keck Seng (Malaysia) Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.66.

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

XKLS:3476' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.47   Med: 0.64   Max: 0.87
Current: 0.66

During the past years, Keck Seng (Malaysia) Bhd's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 0.87. The lowest was 0.47. And the median was 0.64.

XKLS:3476's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
75.12% of 1439 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.27 vs XKLS:3476: 0.66

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.

Keck Seng (Malaysia) Bhd's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM8.022. 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 RM7.98 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Keck Seng (Malaysia) Bhd  (XKLS:3476) 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.


Keck Seng (Malaysia) Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Keck Seng (Malaysia) Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Keck Seng (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.

Keck Seng (Malaysia) Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Keck Seng (Malaysia) Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 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 0.52 0.50 0.65 0.73 0.70

Keck Seng (Malaysia) 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 0.73 0.68 0.73 0.70 0.66

XKLS:3476 vs ADM, BG, TSN: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Farm Products subindustry, Keck Seng (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.


Keck Seng (Malaysia) Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Keck Seng (Malaysia) Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Keck Seng (Malaysia) Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Keck Seng (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.

Keck Seng (Malaysia) Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=5.24/7.98
=0.66

* 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.

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

For example, Keck Seng (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)
=8.022/330.2130*330.2130
=8.022

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Keck Seng (Malaysia) Bhd Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 5.791 241.018 7.934
201609 5.941 241.428 8.126
201612 6.160 241.432 8.425
201703 6.372 243.801 8.630
201706 6.447 244.955 8.691
201709 6.492 246.819 8.685
201712 6.626 246.524 8.875
201803 6.376 249.554 8.437
201806 6.393 251.989 8.378
201809 6.242 252.439 8.165
201812 6.246 251.233 8.210
201903 6.253 254.202 8.123
201906 6.277 256.143 8.092
201909 6.152 256.759 7.912
201912 6.248 256.974 8.029
202003 6.102 258.115 7.806
202006 6.131 257.797 7.853
202009 6.060 260.280 7.688
202012 5.995 260.474 7.600
202103 6.160 264.877 7.679
202106 6.175 271.696 7.505
202109 6.139 274.310 7.390
202112 6.289 278.802 7.449
202203 6.381 287.504 7.329
202206 6.506 296.311 7.250
202209 6.646 296.808 7.394
202212 6.779 296.797 7.542
202303 6.953 301.836 7.607
202306 7.101 305.109 7.685
202309 7.100 307.789 7.617
202312 7.615 306.746 8.198
202403 7.772 312.332 8.217
202406 7.835 314.175 8.235
202409 7.535 315.301 7.891
202412 7.832 315.605 8.195
202503 7.924 319.799 8.182
202506 7.797 322.561 7.982
202509 7.995 324.800 8.128
202512 7.951 324.054 8.102
202603 8.022 330.213 8.022

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 0.66 mean?
Keck Seng (Malaysia) Bhd (XKLS:3476) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.66 as of Jul. 26, 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 Keck Seng (Malaysia) Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.64. Over the past decade, Keck Seng (Malaysia) Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.47 to 0.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Keck Seng (Malaysia) Bhd ranks #358 out of 1439 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 24.9%.
Is Keck Seng (Malaysia) Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Keck Seng (Malaysia) Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.66 is near median its 10-year median of 0.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.47 to a high of 0.87. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Keck Seng (Malaysia) Bhd's value of 0.66 is 48% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Keck Seng (Malaysia) Bhd ranks #358 out of 1439 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Keck Seng (Malaysia) Bhd has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Keck Seng (Malaysia) Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Keck Seng (Malaysia) Bhd ranks #358 out of 1439 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Keck Seng (Malaysia) Bhd in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Keck Seng (Malaysia) Bhd's value of 0.66 is 48% below this benchmark. Historically, Keck Seng (Malaysia) Bhd's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.47 to 0.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.64 vs. the industry median of 1.27, Keck Seng (Malaysia) 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 1.27, based on 1,439 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. Keck Seng (Malaysia) Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.66 is 48% 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 Keck Seng (Malaysia) Bhd and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods 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. Keck Seng (Malaysia) Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.66, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Keck Seng (Malaysia) Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Keck Seng (Malaysia) Bhd (XKLS:3476) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM5.17, compared to a current price of RM5.24 — trading 1.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.66, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.64 and 48% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.27. Keck Seng (Malaysia) Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Keck Seng (Malaysia) Bhd (XKLS:3476), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.66 as of Jul. 26, 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 Keck Seng (Malaysia) Bhd (XKLS:3476) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Keck Seng (Malaysia) Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM5.24 is trading 1.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM5.17. GuruFocus considers Keck Seng (Malaysia) Bhd to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:3476:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.66 (near median its 10-year median of 0.64)
  • GF Value™: RM5.17 vs. price of RM5.24 (1.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 48% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#358 of 1439)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:3476 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Keck Seng (Malaysia) Bhd Business Description

Address 8 1/2 miles off Kong Kong Road, Masai, JHR, MYS, 81757
Keck Seng (Malaysia) Bhd is engaged in cultivation of oil palm, processing and marketing of refined palm oil products, property development, property investment and share investment. The companies segments include Manufacturing segment engaged in processing and marketing of refined palm oil products; Hotels segment engaged in operations of hotels and golf resort; Property segment engaged in property development and investment; and Plantations segment engaged in cultivation of oil palm. Majority of the revenue is derived from the Plantations and Manufacturing segment. Geographically the company operates in Singapore, Hong Kong, Canada, and United States of America.
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