Unisem (M) Bhd (XKLS:5005) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.11 (As of Aug. 14, 2026) — 20% Above Median

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XKLS:5005 Unisem (M) Bhd XKLS:5005
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What is Unisem (M) Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Unisem (M) Bhd XKLS:5005 -0.89% 71 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.11 as of Aug. 14, 2026, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 2.59. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5005 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of RM4.03 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 727 Semiconductors companies, Unisem (M) Bhd ranks better than 51.86% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-14), Unisem (M) Bhd's current share price is RM4.45. Unisem (M) Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was RM1.43. Unisem (M) Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.11.

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

XKLS:5005' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.15   Med: 2.59   Max: 4.78
Current: 3.05

During the past years, Unisem (M) Bhd's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 4.78. The lowest was 1.15. And the median was 2.59.

XKLS:5005's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
51.86% of 727 companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 3.23 vs XKLS:5005: 3.05

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.

Unisem (M) Bhd's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was RM1.242. 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 RM1.43 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Unisem (M) Bhd  (XKLS:5005) 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.


Unisem (M) Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Unisem (M) Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Unisem (M) 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.

Unisem (M) Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Unisem (M) Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Unisem (M) Bhd Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 1.65 2.03 2.22 1.85 3.33

XKLS:5005 vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, Unisem (M) 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.


Unisem (M) Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Unisem (M) Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Unisem (M) Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Unisem (M) 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.

Unisem (M) Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=4.45/1.43
=3.11

* 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.

Unisem (M) Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Unisem (M) Bhd's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=1.242/333.9520*333.9520
=1.242

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Unisem (M) Bhd Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 0.925 241.428 1.279
201612 0.963 241.432 1.332
201703 0.991 243.801 1.357
201706 0.992 244.955 1.352
201709 1.003 246.819 1.357
201712 0.992 246.524 1.344
201803 0.990 249.554 1.325
201806 0.987 251.989 1.308
201809 0.993 252.439 1.314
201812 0.984 251.233 1.308
201903 0.994 254.202 1.306
201906 0.984 256.143 1.283
201909 0.958 256.759 1.246
201912 0.932 256.974 1.211
202003 0.944 258.115 1.221
202006 0.956 257.797 1.238
202009 0.988 260.280 1.268
202012 1.138 260.474 1.459
202103 1.233 264.877 1.555
202106 1.301 271.696 1.599
202109 1.321 274.310 1.608
202112 1.343 278.802 1.609
202203 1.361 287.504 1.581
202206 1.483 296.311 1.671
202209 1.494 296.808 1.681
202212 1.498 296.797 1.686
202303 1.492 301.836 1.651
202306 1.486 305.109 1.626
202309 1.480 307.789 1.606
202312 1.479 306.746 1.610
202403 1.473 312.332 1.575
202406 1.457 314.175 1.549
202409 1.377 315.301 1.458
202412 1.393 315.605 1.474
202503 1.375 319.799 1.436
202506 1.330 322.561 1.377
202509 1.327 324.800 1.364
202512 1.303 324.054 1.343
202603 1.294 330.213 1.309
202606 1.242 333.952 1.242

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 3.11 mean?
Unisem (M) Bhd (XKLS:5005) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.11 as of Aug. 14, 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 Unisem (M) Bhd and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 2.59. Over the past decade, Unisem (M) Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.15 to 4.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Unisem (M) Bhd ranks #350 out of 727 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 48.1%.
Is Unisem (M) Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Unisem (M) Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.11 is 20% above median its 10-year median of 2.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.15 to a high of 4.78. The Semiconductors industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.23. Unisem (M) Bhd's value of 3.11 is 3.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Unisem (M) Bhd ranks #350 out of 727 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Unisem (M) Bhd has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Unisem (M) Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Unisem (M) Bhd ranks #350 out of 727 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Unisem (M) Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.23. Unisem (M) Bhd's value of 3.11 is 3.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Unisem (M) Bhd's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.15 to 4.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.59 vs. the industry median of 3.23, Unisem (M) 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Semiconductors companies is 3.23, based on 727 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. Unisem (M) Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.11 is 3.7% 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 Unisem (M) Bhd and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Unisem (M) Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.11, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 2.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Unisem (M) Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Unisem (M) Bhd (XKLS:5005) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM4.03, compared to a current price of RM4.45 — trading 10.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.11, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 2.59 and 3.7% below the Semiconductors industry median of 3.23. Unisem (M) Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 8 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 Unisem (M) Bhd (XKLS:5005), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.11 as of Aug. 14, 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 Unisem (M) Bhd (XKLS:5005) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Unisem (M) Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM4.45 is trading 10.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM4.03. GuruFocus considers Unisem (M) Bhd to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5005:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.11 (20% above median its 10-year median of 2.59)
  • GF Value™: RM4.03 vs. price of RM4.45 (10.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 3.7% below the Semiconductors median (#350 of 727)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5005 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Unisem (M) Bhd Business Description

Address No. 1, Persiaran Pulai Jaya 9, Kawasan Perindustrian Pulai Jaya, Ipoh, PRK, MYS, 31300
Unisem (M) Bhd is principally engaged in the manufacturing services of semiconductor devices in Malaysia. provides semiconductor assembly and test services to electronics companies. Its services include wafer bumping, wafer probing, wafer grinding, and a range of leadframe and substrate integrated circuit packaging, as well as wafer-level chip-scale packaging. It also offers RF, analog, digital, and mixed-signal test services. In addition, the company provides assembly, testing, failure analysis, and electrical and thermal characterization services. Geographically, its operations are located in Malaysia and the People's Republic of China.
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