Engtex Group Bhd (XKLS:5056) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.39 (As of Jul. 30, 2026) — Near Median

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XKLS:5056 Engtex Group Bhd XKLS:5056
56 GF Score
Price RM0.44
GF Value RM0.54
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Engtex Group Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Engtex Group Bhd XKLS:5056 +1.15% 56 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.39 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 0.41. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5056 with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.54 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 126 Industrial Distribution companies, Engtex Group Bhd ranks better than 87.3% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-30), Engtex Group Bhd's current share price is RM0.44. Engtex Group Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM1.14. Engtex Group Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.39.

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

XKLS:5056' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.3   Med: 0.41   Max: 0.68
Current: 0.38

During the past years, Engtex Group Bhd's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 0.68. The lowest was 0.30. And the median was 0.41.

XKLS:5056's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
87.3% of 126 companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 1.32 vs XKLS:5056: 0.38

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.

Engtex Group Bhd's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM1.034. 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 RM1.14 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Engtex Group Bhd  (XKLS:5056) 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.


Engtex Group Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Engtex Group Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Engtex Group 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.

Engtex Group Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Engtex Group Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.35 0.37 0.40 0.56 0.51

Engtex Group 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 0.44 0.46 0.54 0.51 0.45

XKLS:5056 vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Engtex Group 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.


Engtex Group Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Industrial Distribution Industry

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

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


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Engtex Group 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=0.44/1.14
=0.39

* 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.

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

For example, Engtex Group 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)
=1.034/330.2130*330.2130
=1.034

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Engtex Group Bhd Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 0.926 241.018 1.269
201609 0.918 241.428 1.256
201612 0.947 241.432 1.295
201703 0.953 243.801 1.291
201706 0.948 244.955 1.278
201709 0.912 246.819 1.220
201712 0.861 246.524 1.153
201803 0.874 249.554 1.156
201806 0.878 251.989 1.151
201809 0.882 252.439 1.154
201812 0.873 251.233 1.147
201903 0.874 254.202 1.135
201906 0.871 256.143 1.123
201909 0.873 256.759 1.123
201912 0.869 256.974 1.117
202003 0.873 258.115 1.117
202006 0.860 257.797 1.102
202009 0.873 260.280 1.108
202012 0.888 260.474 1.126
202103 0.915 264.877 1.141
202106 0.927 271.696 1.127
202109 0.953 274.310 1.147
202112 0.990 278.802 1.173
202203 1.014 287.504 1.165
202206 1.028 296.311 1.146
202209 1.035 296.808 1.151
202212 1.030 296.797 1.146
202303 1.035 301.836 1.132
202306 1.058 305.109 1.145
202309 1.042 307.789 1.118
202312 1.043 306.746 1.123
202403 1.056 312.332 1.116
202406 1.050 314.175 1.104
202409 1.043 315.301 1.092
202412 1.036 315.605 1.084
202503 1.032 319.799 1.066
202506 1.035 322.561 1.060
202509 1.041 324.800 1.058
202512 1.034 324.054 1.054
202603 1.034 330.213 1.034

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 0.39 mean?
Engtex Group Bhd (XKLS:5056) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.39 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 Engtex Group Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.41. Over the past decade, Engtex Group Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.30 to 0.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Engtex Group Bhd ranks #16 out of 126 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 12.7%.
Is Engtex Group Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Engtex Group Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.39 is near median its 10-year median of 0.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.30 to a high of 0.68. The Industrial Distribution industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.32. Engtex Group Bhd's value of 0.39 is 70.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Engtex Group Bhd ranks #16 out of 126 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Engtex Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Engtex Group Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Engtex Group Bhd ranks #16 out of 126 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Engtex Group Bhd in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.32. Engtex Group Bhd's value of 0.39 is 70.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Engtex Group Bhd's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.30 to 0.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.41 vs. the industry median of 1.32, Engtex Group 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 1.32, based on 126 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. Engtex Group Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.39 is 70.5% 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 Engtex Group Bhd and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Engtex Group Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.39, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Engtex Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Engtex Group Bhd (XKLS:5056) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.54, compared to a current price of RM0.44 — trading 18.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.39, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.41 and 70.5% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 1.32. Engtex Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Engtex Group Bhd (XKLS:5056), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.39 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 Engtex Group Bhd (XKLS:5056) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Engtex Group Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.44 is trading 18.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.54. GuruFocus considers Engtex Group Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5056:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.39 (near median its 10-year median of 0.41)
  • GF Value™: RM0.54 vs. price of RM0.44 (18.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 70.5% below the Industrial Distribution median (#16 of 126)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5056 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Engtex Group Bhd Business Description

Address Lot 36, Jalan BRP 9/2B, Putra Industrial Park, Bukit Rahman Putra, Sungai Buloh, SGR, MYS, 47000
Engtex Group Bhd is an investment holding company operating in four business segments; The wholesale and distribution segment Includes wholesale and distribution of pipes, valves, fittings, plumbing materials, steel-related products, general hardware products, and construction materials, Manufacturing segment Includes manufacturing and sale of steel and ductile iron pipes and fittings, valves, manhole covers, hydrants, industrial casting products, welded wire mesh, hard-drawn wire, bitumen products, and other steel-related products, Property development segment includes property development and investment activities, and the Hospitality segment Includes the provision of rooms, food and beverage, meeting and function rooms, and other hospitality services.
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