Protasco Bhd (XKLS:5070) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.25 (As of Jul. 28, 2026) — Near Median

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XKLS:5070 Protasco Bhd XKLS:5070
57 GF Score
Price RM0.21
GF Value RM0.29
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Protasco Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Protasco Bhd XKLS:5070 57 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.25 as of Jul. 28, 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 0.27. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5070 with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.29 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,359 Construction companies, Protasco Bhd ranks better than 91.1% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-28), Protasco Bhd's current share price is RM0.205. Protasco Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM0.83. Protasco Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.25.

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

XKLS:5070' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.16   Med: 0.27   Max: 0.47
Current: 0.25

During the past years, Protasco Bhd's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 0.47. The lowest was 0.16. And the median was 0.27.

XKLS:5070's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
91.1% of 1359 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 1.16 vs XKLS:5070: 0.25

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.

Protasco Bhd's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM0.810. 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 RM0.83 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Protasco Bhd  (XKLS:5070) 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.


Protasco Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Protasco Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Protasco 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.

Protasco Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Protasco 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 0.24 0.22 0.28 0.43 0.29

Protasco 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 0.36 0.28 0.32 0.29 0.22

Protasco Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Infrastructure Operations subindustry, Protasco 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.


Protasco Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Construction Industry

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

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


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Protasco 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=0.205/0.83
=0.25

* 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.

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

For example, Protasco 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)
=0.81/330.2130*330.2130
=0.810

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Protasco Bhd Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 0.792 241.018 1.085
201609 0.824 241.428 1.127
201612 0.793 241.432 1.085
201703 0.800 243.801 1.084
201706 0.812 244.955 1.095
201709 0.817 246.819 1.093
201712 0.800 246.524 1.072
201803 0.754 249.554 0.998
201806 0.751 251.989 0.984
201809 0.723 252.439 0.946
201812 0.674 251.233 0.886
201903 0.682 254.202 0.886
201906 0.683 256.143 0.881
201909 0.685 256.759 0.881
201912 0.682 256.974 0.876
202003 0.673 258.115 0.861
202006 0.674 257.797 0.863
202009 0.675 260.280 0.856
202012 0.631 260.474 0.800
202103 0.635 264.877 0.792
202106 0.646 271.696 0.785
202109 0.652 274.310 0.785
202112 0.656 278.802 0.777
202203 0.645 287.504 0.741
202206 0.637 296.311 0.710
202209 0.636 296.808 0.708
202212 0.596 296.797 0.663
202303 0.592 301.836 0.648
202306 0.579 305.109 0.627
202309 0.582 307.789 0.624
202312 0.610 306.746 0.657
202403 0.597 312.332 0.631
202406 0.599 314.175 0.630
202409 0.637 315.301 0.667
202412 0.664 315.605 0.695
202503 0.658 319.799 0.679
202506 0.714 322.561 0.731
202509 0.758 324.800 0.771
202512 0.812 324.054 0.827
202603 0.810 330.213 0.810

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 0.25 mean?
Protasco Bhd (XKLS:5070) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.25 as of Jul. 28, 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 Protasco Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.27. Over the past decade, Protasco Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.16 to 0.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Protasco Bhd ranks #121 out of 1359 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 8.9%.
Is Protasco Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Protasco Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.25 is near median its 10-year median of 0.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.16 to a high of 0.47. The Construction industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.16. Protasco Bhd's value of 0.25 is 78.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Protasco Bhd ranks #121 out of 1359 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Protasco Bhd has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Protasco Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Protasco Bhd ranks #121 out of 1359 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Protasco Bhd in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.16. Protasco Bhd's value of 0.25 is 78.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Protasco Bhd's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.16 to 0.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.27 vs. the industry median of 1.16, Protasco 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 Construction company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Construction companies is 1.16, based on 1,359 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. Protasco Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.25 is 78.4% 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 Protasco Bhd and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Protasco Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.25, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Protasco Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Protasco Bhd (XKLS:5070) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.29, compared to a current price of RM0.21 — trading 29.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.25, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.27 and 78.4% below the Construction industry median of 1.16. Protasco Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Protasco Bhd (XKLS:5070), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.25 as of Jul. 28, 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 Protasco Bhd (XKLS:5070) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Protasco Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.21 is trading 29.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.29. GuruFocus considers Protasco Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5070:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.25 (near median its 10-year median of 0.27)
  • GF Value™: RM0.29 vs. price of RM0.21 (29.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 78.4% below the Construction median (#121 of 1359)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5070 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Protasco Bhd Business Description

Address Jalan Ikram-Uniten, Corporate Block, Unipark Suria, Kajang, SGR, MYS, 43000
Protasco Bhd is engaged in the business of investment holding. The company's business segments include: Maintenance, Construction, Property development, Engineering & consultancy services, Trading & manufacturing, Education, Clean energy, Hotel & hospitality, Asset management, and Agriventure. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Maintenance segment, which is engaged in the maintenance of federal and state roads. The company operates predominantly in Malaysia.
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