Sime Darby Bhd (XKLS:4197) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.59 (As of Jul. 29, 2026) — 11% Above Median

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XKLS:4197 Sime Darby Bhd XKLS:4197
89 GF Score
Price RM2.11
GF Value RM2.48
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Sime Darby Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Sime Darby Bhd XKLS:4197 +0.48% 89 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.59 as of Jul. 29, 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 0.53. GuruFocus rates XKLS:4197 with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of RM2.48 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,026 Vehicles & Parts companies, Sime Darby Bhd ranks better than 76.41% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-29), Sime Darby Bhd's current share price is RM2.11. Sime Darby Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM3.56. Sime Darby Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.59.

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

XKLS:4197' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.38   Med: 0.53   Max: 0.72
Current: 0.58

During the past years, Sime Darby Bhd's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 0.72. The lowest was 0.38. And the median was 0.53.

XKLS:4197's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
76.41% of 1026 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 1.27 vs XKLS:4197: 0.58

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.

Sime Darby Bhd's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM3.030. 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 RM3.56 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Sime Darby Bhd  (XKLS:4197) 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.


Sime Darby Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Sime Darby Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sime Darby 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.

Sime Darby Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Sime Darby Bhd Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.50 0.48 0.49 0.65 0.44

Sime Darby 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 0.58 0.44 0.62 0.60 0.63

XKLS:4197 vs TSLA, GM, F: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, Sime Darby 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.


Sime Darby Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

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

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


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Sime Darby 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.

Sime Darby Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=2.11/3.56
=0.59

* 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.

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

For example, Sime Darby 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)
=3.03/330.2130*330.2130
=3.030

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Sime Darby Bhd Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 5.473 241.018 7.498
201609 5.238 241.428 7.164
201612 5.765 241.432 7.885
201703 5.803 243.801 7.860
201706 5.819 244.955 7.844
201709 5.990 246.819 8.014
201712 2.142 246.524 2.869
201803 2.077 249.554 2.748
201806 2.113 251.989 2.769
201809 2.089 252.439 2.733
201812 2.124 251.233 2.792
201903 2.125 254.202 2.760
201906 2.163 256.143 2.788
201909 2.088 256.759 2.685
201912 2.137 256.974 2.746
202003 2.103 258.115 2.690
202006 2.205 257.797 2.824
202009 2.163 260.280 2.744
202012 2.284 260.474 2.896
202103 2.301 264.877 2.869
202106 2.335 271.696 2.838
202109 2.258 274.310 2.718
202112 2.310 278.802 2.736
202203 2.344 287.504 2.692
202206 2.351 296.311 2.620
202209 2.306 296.808 2.566
202212 2.321 296.797 2.582
202303 2.328 301.836 2.547
202306 2.483 305.109 2.687
202309 2.438 307.789 2.616
202312 2.961 306.746 3.188
202403 2.974 312.332 3.144
202406 3.015 314.175 3.169
202409 2.847 315.301 2.982
202412 2.896 315.605 3.030
202503 2.893 319.799 2.987
202506 2.991 322.561 3.062
202509 2.939 324.800 2.988
202512 2.952 324.054 3.008
202603 3.030 330.213 3.030

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 0.59 mean?
Sime Darby Bhd (XKLS:4197) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.59 as of Jul. 29, 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 Sime Darby Bhd and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 0.53. Over the past decade, Sime Darby Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.38 to 0.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Sime Darby Bhd ranks #242 out of 1026 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 23.6%.
Is Sime Darby Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Sime Darby Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.59 is 11% above median its 10-year median of 0.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.38 to a high of 0.72. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Sime Darby Bhd's value of 0.59 is 53.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sime Darby Bhd ranks #242 out of 1026 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sime Darby Bhd has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sime Darby Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to TSLA and GM?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Sime Darby Bhd ranks #242 out of 1026 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Sime Darby Bhd in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Sime Darby Bhd's value of 0.59 is 53.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Sime Darby Bhd's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.38 to 0.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.53 vs. the industry median of 1.27, Sime Darby 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Vehicles & Parts companies is 1.27, based on 1,026 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. Sime Darby Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.59 is 53.5% 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 Sime Darby 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. Sime Darby Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.59, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 0.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sime Darby Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sime Darby Bhd (XKLS:4197) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM2.48, compared to a current price of RM2.11 — trading 14.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.59, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 0.53 and 53.5% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 1.27. Sime Darby Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 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 Sime Darby Bhd (XKLS:4197), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.59 as of Jul. 29, 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 Sime Darby Bhd (XKLS:4197) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sime Darby Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM2.11 is trading 14.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM2.48. GuruFocus considers Sime Darby Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:4197:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.59 (11% above median its 10-year median of 0.53)
  • GF Value™: RM2.48 vs. price of RM2.11 (14.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 53.5% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#242 of 1026)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:4197 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sime Darby Bhd Business Description

Address Jalan PJU 1A/2, Level 9, Menara Sime, Oasis Corporate Park, Ara Damansara, Darul Ehsan, Petaling Jaya, SGR, MYS, 47301
Sime Darby Bhd is a Malaysia-based investment holding company. It organizes itself into four segments, based on business type: motors, industrial, UMW, Corporate, and others. Its industrial segment, the majority revenue-generating segment, offers sales, rentals, and servicing of equipment, while the motors segment focuses on vehicle assembly, distribution, and related after-sales services. The company operates principally in the Asia-Pacific region, particularly Malaysia, with additional presence in markets in several countries through its subsidiaries and regional operations. Its business model emphasizes expanding its footprint in key sectors and leveraging established brands to capture growth across multiple geographic markets.
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