Scientex Bhd (XKLS:4731) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.78 (As of Jul. 30, 2026) — 31% Below Median

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XKLS:4731 Scientex Bhd XKLS:4731
92 GF Score
Price RM3.75
GF Value RM4.34
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Scientex Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Scientex Bhd XKLS:4731 +0.81% 92 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.78 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 31% below its 10-year median of 2.58. GuruFocus rates XKLS:4731 with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of RM4.34 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 316 Packaging & Containers companies, Scientex Bhd ranks worse than 65.51% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-30), Scientex Bhd's current share price is RM3.75. Scientex Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was RM2.11. Scientex Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.78.

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

XKLS:4731' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.6   Med: 2.58   Max: 4.75
Current: 1.77

During the past years, Scientex Bhd's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 4.75. The lowest was 1.60. And the median was 2.58.

XKLS:4731's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
65.51% of 316 companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 1.115 vs XKLS:4731: 1.77

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.

Scientex Bhd's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was RM2.829. 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 RM2.11 for the trailing ten years ended in Apr. 2026.

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Scientex Bhd  (XKLS:4731) 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.


Scientex Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Scientex Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Scientex 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.

Scientex Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Scientex Bhd Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Scientex Bhd Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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 1.88 1.70 1.72 1.91 1.79

XKLS:4731 vs SW, PKG, IP: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Scientex 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.


Scientex Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Scientex Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Scientex 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=3.75/2.11
=1.78

* 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.

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

For example, Scientex Bhd's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Apr. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Apr. 2026)
=2.829/333.0200*333.0200
=2.829

Current CPI (Apr. 2026) = 333.0200.

Scientex Bhd Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201607 0.852 240.628 1.179
201610 0.889 241.729 1.225
201701 0.917 242.839 1.258
201704 0.963 244.524 1.312
201707 1.052 244.786 1.431
201710 1.106 246.663 1.493
201801 1.127 247.867 1.514
201804 1.171 250.546 1.556
201807 1.193 252.006 1.577
201810 1.242 252.885 1.636
201901 1.258 251.712 1.664
201904 1.389 255.548 1.810
201907 1.439 256.571 1.868
201910 1.493 257.346 1.932
202001 1.523 257.971 1.966
202004 1.574 256.389 2.044
202007 1.655 259.101 2.127
202010 1.716 260.388 2.195
202101 1.742 261.582 2.218
202104 1.812 267.054 2.260
202107 1.867 273.003 2.277
202110 1.892 276.589 2.278
202201 1.901 281.148 2.252
202204 1.962 289.109 2.260
202207 2.005 296.276 2.254
202210 2.079 298.012 2.323
202301 2.085 299.170 2.321
202304 2.162 303.363 2.373
202307 2.187 305.691 2.383
202310 2.282 307.671 2.470
202401 2.322 308.417 2.507
202404 2.407 313.548 2.556
202407 2.434 314.540 2.577
202410 2.503 315.664 2.641
202501 2.533 317.671 2.655
202504 2.610 320.795 2.709
202507 2.650 323.048 2.732
202510 2.736 0.000
202601 2.756 325.252 2.822
202604 2.829 333.020 2.829

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 1.78 mean?
Scientex Bhd (XKLS:4731) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.78 as of Jul. 30, 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 Scientex Bhd and its competitors. This is 31% below median its historical median of 2.58. Over the past decade, Scientex Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.60 to 4.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Scientex Bhd ranks #207 out of 316 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 65.5%.
Is Scientex Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Scientex Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.78 is 31% below median its 10-year median of 2.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.60 to a high of 4.75. The Packaging & Containers industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.12. Scientex Bhd's value of 1.78 is 59.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Scientex Bhd ranks #207 out of 316 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Scientex Bhd has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Scientex Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Scientex Bhd ranks #207 out of 316 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Scientex Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.12. Scientex Bhd's value of 1.78 is 59.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Scientex Bhd's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.60 to 4.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.58 vs. the industry median of 1.12, Scientex 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Packaging & Containers companies is 1.12, based on 316 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. Scientex Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.78 is 59.6% 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 Scientex Bhd and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Scientex Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.78, which is 31% below median its own 10-year median of 2.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Scientex Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scientex Bhd (XKLS:4731) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM4.34, compared to a current price of RM3.75 — trading 13.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.78, which is 31% below median its 10-year median of 2.58 and 59.6% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 1.12. Scientex Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 4 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 Scientex Bhd (XKLS:4731), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.78 as of Jul. 30, 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 Scientex Bhd (XKLS:4731) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scientex Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM3.75 is trading 13.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM4.34. GuruFocus considers Scientex Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:4731:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.78 (31% below median its 10-year median of 2.58)
  • GF Value™: RM4.34 vs. price of RM3.75 (13.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 92/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 59.6% above the Packaging & Containers median (#207 of 316)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:4731 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Scientex Bhd Business Description

Address No. 9, Persiaran Selangor, Seksyen 15, Shah Alam, SGR, MYS, 40200
Scientex Bhd manufactures and sells plastic products. The company also engages in property development. The firm's two segments are based on the product type. The packaging segment, which generates the majority of revenue, is mainly in the business of manufacturing, selling, and marketing various flexible plastic packaging products, which can be further categorized into industrial and consumer-based packaging products. The segment also sells plastic automotive interior components. The property development segment in the business of constructing and developing mainly affordable housing in Peninsular Malaysia. Geographically, the company operates in Malaysia, Japan, Korea, Indonesia, Australia, Singapore, Thailand, Europe, Philippines, Myanmar, USA, and Others.
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