Varia Bhd (XKLS:5006) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.85 (As of Aug. 03, 2026)

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XKLS:5006 Varia Bhd XKLS:5006
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What is Varia Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Varia Bhd XKLS:5006 4 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.85 as of Aug. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5006 with a GF Score™ of 4/100.

As of today (2026-08-03), Varia Bhd's current share price is RM0.88. Varia Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2024 was RM1.04. Varia Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.85.

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

XKLS:5006's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is not ranked *
in the Construction industry.
Industry Median: 1.14
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio only.

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.

Varia Bhd's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2024 was RM0.930. 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 RM1.04 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2024.

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Varia Bhd  (XKLS:5006) 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.


Varia Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Varia Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Varia 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.

Varia Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Varia Bhd Annual Data
Trend Jan12 Jan13 Jan14 Jan15 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 1.09 1.02 0.99

Varia Bhd Quarterly Data
Jun19 Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Jun24
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 0.93 0.84 0.97 0.98 0.85

XKLS:5006 vs PWR, EME: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Varia 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.


Varia Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Varia Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Varia 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=0.88/1.04
=0.85

* 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.

Varia Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2024 is calculated as:

For example, Varia Bhd's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2024 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2024 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2024)
=0.93/314.1750*314.1750
=0.930

Current CPI (Jun. 2024) = 314.1750.

Varia Bhd Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201401 0.833 233.916 1.119
201404 0.834 237.072 1.105
201407 0.837 238.250 1.104
201410 0.826 237.433 1.093
201501 0.865 233.707 1.163
201504 0.881 236.599 1.170
201507 0.895 238.654 1.178
201510 0.899 237.838 1.188
201606 0.887 241.018 1.156
201609 0.897 241.428 1.167
201612 0.895 241.432 1.165
201703 0.909 243.801 1.171
201706 0.888 244.955 1.139
201709 0.879 246.819 1.119
201712 0.853 246.524 1.087
201803 0.760 249.554 0.957
201806 0.753 251.989 0.939
201809 0.731 252.439 0.910
201812 0.724 251.233 0.905
201903 0.684 254.202 0.845
201906 0.663 256.143 0.813
201909 0.650 256.759 0.795
201912 0.665 256.974 0.813
202003 0.727 258.115 0.885
202006 0.712 257.797 0.868
202009 0.712 260.280 0.859
202012 0.702 260.474 0.847
202103 0.747 264.877 0.886
202106 0.745 271.696 0.861
202109 0.756 274.310 0.866
202112 0.725 278.802 0.817
202203 0.778 287.504 0.850
202206 0.754 296.311 0.799
202209 0.718 296.808 0.760
202212 0.539 296.797 0.571
202303 0.553 301.836 0.576
202306 0.555 305.109 0.571
202309 0.565 307.789 0.577
202312 4.776 306.746 4.892
202406 0.930 314.175 0.930

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 0.85 mean?
Varia Bhd (XKLS:5006) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.85 as of Aug. 03, 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 Varia Bhd and its competitors.
Is Varia Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Varia Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.85. The Construction industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.14. Varia Bhd's value of 0.85 is 25.4% below this industry median. Overall, Varia Bhd has a GF Score™ of 4/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Varia Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to PWR and EME?
Varia Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.85 can be compared against companies in the Construction industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.14. Varia Bhd's value of 0.85 is 25.4% below this benchmark. 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 Construction company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Construction companies is 1.14, based on 1,345 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. Varia Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.85 is 25.4% 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 Varia Bhd and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Varia Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Varia Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Varia Bhd (XKLS:5006) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.85. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.85 and 25.4% below the Construction industry median of 1.14. Varia Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 4/100. 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 Varia Bhd (XKLS:5006), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.85 as of Aug. 03, 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.

Varia Bhd Business Description

Address Pusat Dagangan Phileo Damansara 1, No. 9, Jalan 16/11, Off Jalan Damansara, 1105, Block E, Level 11, Petaling Jaya, SGR, MYS, 46350
Varia Bhd formerly Stella Holdings Bhd is an investment holding company. The company's segment includes Investment holding; Construction; Property investment; Property development; and others. It generates maximum revenue from the Construction segment. The Construction segment includes Construction of civil and structural, mechanical and electrical works and project management.
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