Knusford Bhd (XKLS:5035) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.14 (As of Jul. 18, 2026) — 36% Below Median

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XKLS:5035 Knusford Bhd XKLS:5035
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Price RM0.41
GF Value RM0.19
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What is Knusford Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Knusford Bhd XKLS:5035 +1.25% 20 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.14 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 36% below its 10-year median of 0.22. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5035 with a GF Score™ of 20/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.19 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 128 Industrial Distribution companies, Knusford Bhd ranks better than 96.87% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-18), Knusford Bhd's current share price is RM0.405. Knusford Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM2.81. Knusford Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.14.

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

XKLS:5035' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.13   Med: 0.22   Max: 0.35
Current: 0.15

During the past years, Knusford Bhd's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 0.35. The lowest was 0.13. And the median was 0.22.

XKLS:5035's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
96.87% of 128 companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 1.29 vs XKLS:5035: 0.15

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.

Knusford Bhd's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM2.283. 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 RM2.81 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Knusford Bhd  (XKLS:5035) 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.


Knusford Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Knusford Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Knusford 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.

Knusford Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Knusford Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Knusford 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 0.26 0.24 0.16 0.16 0.16

XKLS:5035 vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Knusford 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.


Knusford Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Industrial Distribution Industry

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

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


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Knusford 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=0.405/2.81
=0.14

* 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.

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

For example, Knusford 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)
=2.283/330.2130*330.2130
=2.283

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Knusford Bhd Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 2.865 241.018 3.925
201609 2.809 241.428 3.842
201612 2.499 241.432 3.418
201703 2.712 243.801 3.673
201706 2.685 244.955 3.620
201709 2.648 246.819 3.543
201712 2.431 246.524 3.256
201803 2.556 249.554 3.382
201806 2.392 251.989 3.135
201809 2.363 252.439 3.091
201812 2.105 251.233 2.767
201903 2.112 254.202 2.744
201906 2.143 256.143 2.763
201909 2.180 256.759 2.804
201912 2.273 256.974 2.921
202003 2.262 258.115 2.894
202006 2.231 257.797 2.858
202009 2.295 260.280 2.912
202012 2.276 260.474 2.885
202103 2.269 264.877 2.829
202106 2.264 271.696 2.752
202109 2.252 274.310 2.711
202112 2.245 278.802 2.659
202203 2.225 287.504 2.556
202206 2.201 296.311 2.453
202209 2.179 296.808 2.424
202212 2.182 296.797 2.428
202303 2.201 301.836 2.408
202306 2.166 305.109 2.344
202309 2.243 307.789 2.406
202312 2.278 306.746 2.452
202403 2.293 312.332 2.424
202406 2.285 314.175 2.402
202409 2.259 315.301 2.366
202412 2.361 315.605 2.470
202503 2.399 319.799 2.477
202506 2.370 322.561 2.426
202509 2.349 324.800 2.388
202512 2.232 324.054 2.274
202603 2.283 330.213 2.283

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 0.14 mean?
Knusford Bhd (XKLS:5035) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.14 as of Jul. 18, 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 Knusford Bhd and its competitors. This is 36% below median its historical median of 0.22. Over the past decade, Knusford Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.13 to 0.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Knusford Bhd ranks #4 out of 128 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 3.1%.
Is Knusford Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Knusford Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.14 is 36% below median its 10-year median of 0.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.13 to a high of 0.35. The Industrial Distribution industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.29. Knusford Bhd's value of 0.14 is 89.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Knusford Bhd ranks #4 out of 128 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Knusford Bhd has a GF Score™ of 20/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Knusford Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Knusford Bhd ranks #4 out of 128 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Knusford Bhd in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.29. Knusford Bhd's value of 0.14 is 89.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Knusford Bhd's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.13 to 0.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.22 vs. the industry median of 1.29, Knusford 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Industrial Distribution companies is 1.29, based on 128 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. Knusford Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.14 is 89.1% 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 Knusford Bhd and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Knusford Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.14, which is 36% below median its own 10-year median of 0.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Knusford Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Knusford Bhd (XKLS:5035) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.19, compared to a current price of RM0.41 — trading 113.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.14, which is 36% below median its 10-year median of 0.22 and 89.1% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 1.29. Knusford Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 20/100 with 5 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 Knusford Bhd (XKLS:5035), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.14 as of Jul. 18, 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 Knusford Bhd (XKLS:5035) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Knusford Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM0.41 is trading 113.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.19. GuruFocus considers Knusford Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5035:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.14 (36% below median its 10-year median of 0.22)
  • GF Value™: RM0.19 vs. price of RM0.41 (113.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 20/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 89.1% below the Industrial Distribution median (#4 of 128)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5035 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Knusford Bhd Business Description

Address Number C-G-03, Blok C, Tropez Residen, Persiaran Danga Perdana, Johor Bahru, JHR, MYS, 80200
Knusford Bhd is engaged in investment holding and property investment. The group has five reportable segments, namely Trading, Services, Property Development, Investment Property, Construction, and Services. The Trading segment of the company includes sales of light and heavy machinery and trading of building materials; Property development includes the development of residential and commercial properties; Investment property consists of the rental of investment properties; Construction includes civil works contracting and landscape construction; and the Services segment includes rental of machinery and equipment, provision of transportation services, project management services and landscape maintenance. The generates the majority of the revenue from the Construction segment.
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