Wasco Bhd (XKLS:5142) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.56 (As of Jul. 23, 2026) — 10% Below Median

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XKLS:5142 Wasco Bhd XKLS:5142
55 GF Score
Price RM0.72
GF Value RM0.91
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Wasco Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Wasco Bhd XKLS:5142 +0.70% 55 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.56 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 0.62. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5142 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.91 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 771 Oil & Gas companies, Wasco Bhd ranks better than 71.98% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-23), Wasco Bhd's current share price is RM0.715. Wasco Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM1.28. Wasco Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.56.

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

XKLS:5142' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.29   Med: 0.62   Max: 1.16
Current: 0.58

During the past years, Wasco Bhd's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.16. The lowest was 0.29. And the median was 0.62.

XKLS:5142's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
71.98% of 771 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.21 vs XKLS:5142: 0.58

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.

Wasco Bhd's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM1.307. 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 RM1.28 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Wasco Bhd  (XKLS:5142) 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.


Wasco Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Wasco Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Wasco 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.

Wasco Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Wasco 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 0.48 0.45 0.74 0.78 0.70

Wasco 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 0.77 0.78 0.78 0.70 0.86

XKLS:5142 vs SLB, BKR, HAL: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Wasco 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.


Wasco Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Wasco Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Wasco 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=0.715/1.28
=0.56

* 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.

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

For example, Wasco 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)
=1.307/330.2130*330.2130
=1.307

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Wasco Bhd Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 1.394 241.018 1.910
201609 1.364 241.428 1.866
201612 0.999 241.432 1.366
201703 1.007 243.801 1.364
201706 1.019 244.955 1.374
201709 1.053 246.819 1.409
201712 1.148 246.524 1.538
201803 1.180 249.554 1.561
201806 1.216 251.989 1.593
201809 1.254 252.439 1.640
201812 1.234 251.233 1.622
201903 1.264 254.202 1.642
201906 1.293 256.143 1.667
201909 1.308 256.759 1.682
201912 1.266 256.974 1.627
202003 1.219 258.115 1.559
202006 1.181 257.797 1.513
202009 0.847 260.280 1.075
202012 0.909 260.474 1.152
202103 0.917 264.877 1.143
202106 0.925 271.696 1.124
202109 0.910 274.310 1.095
202112 0.760 278.802 0.900
202203 0.765 287.504 0.879
202206 0.790 296.311 0.880
202209 0.824 296.808 0.917
202212 0.749 296.797 0.833
202303 0.769 301.836 0.841
202306 0.804 305.109 0.870
202309 0.833 307.789 0.894
202312 0.910 306.746 0.980
202403 0.980 312.332 1.036
202406 1.023 314.175 1.075
202409 1.049 315.301 1.099
202412 1.088 315.605 1.138
202503 1.116 319.799 1.152
202506 1.153 322.561 1.180
202509 1.168 324.800 1.187
202512 1.339 324.054 1.364
202603 1.307 330.213 1.307

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 0.56 mean?
Wasco Bhd (XKLS:5142) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.56 as of Jul. 23, 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 Wasco Bhd and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 0.62. Over the past decade, Wasco Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.29 to 1.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Wasco Bhd ranks #216 out of 771 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 28%.
Is Wasco Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Wasco Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.56 is 10% below median its 10-year median of 0.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.29 to a high of 1.16. The Oil & Gas industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.21. Wasco Bhd's value of 0.56 is 53.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wasco Bhd ranks #216 out of 771 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Wasco Bhd has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wasco Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to SLB and BKR?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Wasco Bhd ranks #216 out of 771 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Wasco Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.21. Wasco Bhd's value of 0.56 is 53.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Wasco Bhd's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.29 to 1.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.62 vs. the industry median of 1.21, Wasco 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 Oil & Gas company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Oil & Gas companies is 1.21, based on 771 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. Wasco Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.56 is 53.7% 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 Wasco Bhd and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wasco Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.56, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 0.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wasco Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wasco Bhd (XKLS:5142) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.91, compared to a current price of RM0.72 — trading 21.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.56, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 0.62 and 53.7% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.21. Wasco Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 3 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 Wasco Bhd (XKLS:5142), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.56 as of Jul. 23, 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 Wasco Bhd (XKLS:5142) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wasco Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.72 is trading 21.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.91. GuruFocus considers Wasco Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5142:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.56 (10% below median its 10-year median of 0.62)
  • GF Value™: RM0.91 vs. price of RM0.72 (21.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 53.7% below the Oil & Gas median (#216 of 771)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5142 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Wasco Bhd Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address The Gardens North Tower, Suite 19.01, Level 19, Mid Valley City, Lingkaran Syed Putra, Wilayah Persekutuan, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 59200
Wasco Bhd is engaged in the business of specialized pipe coating and corrosion protection services; Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) of gas compressors and process equipment, and provision of bioenergy services. Its segments include the Energy solutions services division; the Bioenergy services division; the Trading division; and Others. It derives the majority of its revenue from the Energy solutions services division that provides pipe coating, pipe manufacturing for the oil and gas industry, building and operating offshore/onshore field development facilities, and the provision of specialized equipment and services to the power generation, oleochemical, and petrochemical industries.
55GF Score

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